Vol. 8, Issue 6 (2019)

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Boron nutrition of crops in relation to yield and quality: A review

Abstract:
Boron nutrition of soil and crops has assumed greater importance with the introduction of high yielding crop varieties under intensive cultivation with high use of chemical fertilizers. The availability and transformation of B in soil, yield and quality of crops have a significant bearing in relation to B nutrition. The literature pertaining to the effect of B on yield and quality of crops are reviewed and presented below.