| Analysis | W/V |
| Nitrogen (N) | 15.0% |
| Phosphorus (P2O5) | 22.9% |
| Sulphur (S) | 2.0% |
| Manganese (Mn) | 4.0% |
Product Description: Highly stable solution of manganese in a
chelate form to enable its quick uptake by plants.
Density: 1.40 g/mL
Solubility: Complete
Manganese Deficiency
Manganese is one of several important trace elements involved in the
photosynthesis cycle, the process by which green plants use sunlight to
convert carbon dioxide from air, and water, to complex substances such
as sugars and starch, and ultimately, to protein. As magnesium is also
closely involved in chlorophyll, there is a close nutritional
relationship between manganese and magnesium.
Manganese deficiency affects the efficiency of chloroplasts involved in
photosynthesis, leading to plants with lowered yields (low sugar, starch
and protein). Visually, spots of necrotic tissue are seen scattered over
the leaf. Mature heads of wheat or barley assume a white appearance at
harvest.
Manganese deficiency is often seen in crops grown on high pH soils, or
in sandy soils receiving a high dose of lime. Cereal crops such as
wheat, barley and oats respond well to Soil and Foliar Manganese. The
levels of manganese in grains should be closely monitored to prevent
deficiency of manganese.
Application Rates: Apply Soil and Foliar Manganese early to soil
or foliar at a rate of 2 litres per hectare for mild deficiency, or for
severe deficiency at the rate of 3 litres per hectare.
Water (minimum): Broad-acre crops at 50 litres per
hectare, and horticultural crops at 400 litres per hectare.