MANGANESE
Benefits of Use:
- An enzyme activator that aids in chlorophyll synthesis
- Closely associated with the micronutrients copper and zinc
- Activates the lipid enzymes
- Essential for assimilation of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis
- Functions in the formation of riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and carotene
- Improves formation of lateral roots
Deficiency Symptoms—When to Apply:
- Chlorosis and/or mottling due to manganese deficiency
- Plants may be pale green to yellow-red in color between green veins on soybeans, tomatoes, and beets
- Tips of small grains turn gray to white (gray speck in oats)
- In neutral to alkaline soils high in calcium and in organic soils where manganese is less available
FAQs
Related Videos
Nutrient Requirements for Pecan Trees
Pecan grower Josh Bowman of First Fruit Orchards discusses macronutrient and micronutrient recommendations and timing for pecan trees.
Learn More
Huma® Micronutrients and Secondary Macronutrients
Huma liquid micronutrient and secondary macronutrient fertilizers with Micro Carbon Technology (MCT) are extremely efficient. MCT improves nutrient uptake so you can get the most out of your crops. Deliver micronutrients and secondary macronutrients exactly
Learn More
Related Products
LUCKY 7
LUCKY 7® is a broad-spectrum liquid nutrient formulation carbon-complexed with Micro Carbon Technology®. It's a complete nutrient package containing most macro-...
KLEENUP
KLEENUP™ is a nutrient and soil surfactant formulation with Micro Carbon Technology® that creates a favorable soil environment, improves aeration,...
CROP-GARD
CROP-GARD®, carbon-complexed with Micro Carbon Technology®, provides nutrients and refined plant oils for natural plant vigor. CROP-GARD also achieves balanced...
Related Case Studies
Huma® Improves Alfalfa Quality In the Southwest
Background All Huma® Inc. products are based on extractions of humic substances and other materials that can stimulate plant growth and improve crop quality. Objective The objective of this field trial was to evaluate the efficacy of applying Huma® products, specifically Encapsalt®, Super Phos®, Max Pak®, 44 Mag,® Vitol®, Super Nitro®, Breakout®, Fertil Soil®, Iro-Max®,
Huma® Improves Alfalfa Soil Biology In the Southwest
Background Industrial agriculture can degrade soil quality for crops by altering the total living microbial biomass of soil. Many practices and beneficial ag products have been introduced to the market to improve soil quality. Some of these products are humic substance-based products. Objective The objective of this trial was to evaluate the efficacy of applying
Related Blog Posts
This Week in Ag #41
This is American agriculture’s big week – Thanksgiving! Our celebration of food takes center stage on family dining tables from sea to shining sea. Not only do we honor the 1% who currently feed us, we also reflect upon the many contributions of the original American agriculturalists, our Native Americans. For starters, they saved the Pilgrims from starvation during their first years in the New World. The Wamponoag tribe utilized their famous “Three Sisters” cropping practice: corn, beans and squash.
This Week in Ag #21
You’ve all heard the saying “knee-high by the fourth of July” to describe the progress of a corn crop. It’s a phrase many folks still refer to today. But as the photo below shows, that saying is now laughable. In fact, if you’re a Midwest farmer and your corn is now knee high, it’s probably in big
Univ. of Calif.: Huma Gro® Increases Strawberry Yields 30%
Huma Gro® Ultra-Precision™ Blend Plus Root Dip Increases Strawberry Yields 30%, Univ. of Calif. Conducted by: Surendra K. Dara, PhD, University of California Huma Gro® Products: Ultra-Precision™ Blend; plus root dip of Breakout®, Promax®, Vitol®, and Zap® OBJECTIVE The purpose of this research project was to evaluate how a special blend of fertilizer solution and
