Boron fertilization and crop production in India: A review

PRATIBHA SINGH; MANEESH DWIVEDI; P C SRIVASTAVA; S P PACHAURI; A K SHUKLA; A P SINGH

doi:10.56093/ijas.v90i1.98519

Authors

PRATIBHA SINGH Assistant Professor, Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302 018, India
MANEESH DWIVEDI Officer Agricultural Development, International Rice Research Institute, Bhubaneswar
P C SRIVASTAVA Professor & Head, Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302 018, India
S P PACHAURI Assistant Professor, Soil Science, GBPUAT, Pantnagar
A K SHUKLA Project Coordinator-Micronutrient, ICAR-IISS, Bhopal
A P SINGH Manager- Agricultural Services, IFFCO, Jaipur

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v90i1.98519

Keywords:

Boron deficiency, Boron fertilization, Boron sources, Boron toxicity, Boron uptake

Abstract

Boron (B) is an essential nutrient for normal growth of higher plants, and B availability in soil and irrigation water is an important factor of agricultural production. Boron deficiency is now becoming very common in many states of India. In the previous years, various studies have been conducted on boron, viz. factors affecting B availability to plants, its function in plant, B response in various crops, etc. The aim of the present review is to provide an update on recent findings related to these topics, which can contribute to a better understanding of B fertilization and the role of B in plants.

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