Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulphur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Mo Molybdenum
Zn Zinc

Cereals - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Iron deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis with distinctive yellow-green stripes on younger leaves. With ongoing deficiency the complete leaf blade turns yellow and chlorosis spreads to older leaves too.

Reasons
Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency made worse by

  • High pH
  • Water logged soils
  • Calcareous soils
  • High copper, manganese or zinc soils

Iron is important for

  • Healthy green foliage
  • Increased yield