Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
B Boron

Sugarcane - Deformation

Symptoms
The youngest leaves do not develop properly: they show crinkling and necrotic leaf tips.

Reasons
Boron deficiency Boron deficiency symptoms are sometimes called "false pokkah boeng" disease.

Sugarcane - Deformation

Symptoms
The youngest leaves do not develop properly: they show crinkling and necrotic leaf tips.

Reasons
Boron deficiency Boron deficiency symptoms are sometimes called "false pokkah boeng" disease.

Boron deficiency made worse by

  • Sandy soils
  • Alkaline soils
  • Soils low in organic matter
  • High levels of nitrogen
  • High levels of calcium
  • Cold wet weather
  • Periods of drought

Boron is important for

  • Cell integrity
  • Efficient uptake of Ca, K and N
  • Development of young shoots and roots
  • Low requirement of monocotyledons, susceptible to B toxicity