Affected plants are paler in colour than normal and the leaves have a purplish tint. Necrotic spots (often light brown with dark margin) occur on the older leaves. Growth is also reduced due the affect of zinc on chlorophyll function. Internodes are shortened.
Organic soils. High pH soils. Soils rich in phosphorus. Soils receiving high phosphorus application. Cold wet conditions.
Increased fertility (number of grains per ear). Better grain quality.
Zinc deficiency
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Cereals: 1 l/ha at 2 leaf stage to second node detectable (Zadok's G.S. 12 to 32). Water rate: 200 l/ha. For severe deficiency, increase to 2 l/ha or repeat at the above rate. For autumn-sown crops, an application prior to winter dormancy is strongly recommended.
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Cereals: 1 l/ha from 2 leaf stage to second node detectable (Zadok's G.S. 12 to 32). Also, 0.5 l/ha from ear fully emerged to the end of flowering (Zadok's G.S. 59 to 69). Water rate: 50 to 200 l/ha. Seed Dressing: Typical rate: 3 litres per tonne. Increase up to 8 litres per tonne if necessary.
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Cereals: 5 l/ha at tillering. Repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals if necessary. Water rate: 200 l/ha.
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Cereals: 1 to 3 l/ha from the 2 leaf stage to second node detectable (Zadok's G.S. 12 to 32). Repeat applications at 10 to 14 day intervals, within this timing, if necessary. For autumn sown crops, an application prior to winter dormancy may also be beneficial. In addition, 1 l/ha from second node detectable to flag leaf fully emerged (Zadoks G.S. 32 to 39). Water rate: 50 to 200 l/ha.
