Unikey Bormax

Root Development and Fruit Set

It is an effective formulation that is ethanolamine chelated and contains 11 % Boron. Boron enters the structure of the cell wall and increases its resistance. Since it is necessary for the development of meristematic tissue, it is also responsible for the germination of seeds and flowering stages of plants. It controls the carbohydrate transport mechanism in the plant. It plays an important role in protein synthesis.

Boron deficiency first manifests itself with a significant slowdown in growth points. The shape of young leaves is distorted, swellings and depressions appear on their surfaces, most of the time, the tip growth points die and plant growth stops. Flower and fruit formation declines. Fruits are small in size and of low quality. Root growth is significantly reduced. In sugar beet, the leaves curl, become stunted, and turn brown or black. The sugar content and product are low. Cracked and rough surfaces and a hollow or corky appearance in tomatoes, cauliflower, apples and citrus fruits are signs of insufficient boron. In vines, especially pollination is negatively affected. The grains remain small and sour.

Especially in sandy, acidic soils, it is necessary to fertilize these soils with boron-containing fertilizers due to the leaching of boron. Emphasis should be placed on liming acid soils as it reduces the availability of boron. As the amount of lime and pH increases, the availability of boron decreases.