Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discoloration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Reasons
Zinc deficiency.
Generally the leaves are smaller with Zn deficiency, and the plants are stunted in growth.
Maize - Growth retardation
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discoloration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Reasons
Zinc deficiency.
Generally the leaves are smaller with Zn deficiency, and the plants are stunted in growth.
Maize - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discolouration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Reasons
Zinc deficiency.
Generally the leaves are smaller with Zn deficiency, and the plants are stunted in growth.
Maize - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discoloration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Reasons
Severe zinc deficiency.
Sufficient zinc supply is very important for maize flowering and corn development.
Deficiency symptoms can often be observed at wet and cold weather.
Maize - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discolouration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Reasons
Severe zinc deficiency.
Sufficient zinc supply is very important for maize flowering and corn development.
Deficiency symptoms can often be observed at wet and cold weather.
Maize - Chlorosis
Symptoms
Pale yellow chlorotic zones running parallel to the midrib starting at base of leaves. Leaf margin, tip and midrib remain green. The youngest developing leaves may be totally clorotic yellow or white ('white bud'). A reddish to necrotic brown discoloration at the leaf margins and the stems may develop on basal plant parts, when deficiency is severe.
Internode growth is reduced and leads to a stunted appearance.
Reasons
Severe zinc deficiency.
Sufficient zinc supply is very important for maize flowering and corn development.
Deficiency symptoms can often be observed at wet and cold weather.
Zinc deficiency made worse by
Organic soils
High pH soils
Soils rich in phosphorus
Soils receiving high phosphorus application
Cold wet conditions
Zinc is important for
Good plant development early in the season
Improves yield
Brings harvest date forward
Yara recommended fertilizers for Zinc
YaraVita TRACEL BZ
Maize: 1 to 2 kg/ha. Repeat up to 3 times at 10 to 14 day intervals as necessary. Avoid applications during flowering. Also, apply as necessary to perennial fruit crops post-harvest. Water rate: 200 l/ha minimum.