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Magnesium

Deficiency Symptoms :

Broad light yellow band along the margin of older leaves. The centre of the leaf remaining green. In severe cases leaflet tips may become necrotic. Older leaves become bronzed and dry appearance. Leaflets show necrosis and turn to reddish brown with translucent spots yellowing starts at the tip and spreads to the base.

Corrective Measure :

Soil application of MgSO4 1-2 kg/tree/year.

 

 

 


Last Updated :March 2015
 

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