Fibrophos Handbook 2015

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Trace Elements in Fibrophos 6
Boron up to 130ppm as B
Key points
The boron in Fibrophos:
• Is primarily related to cell wall formation
• Is necessary as deficiencies can lead to stunted growth
• Is related to sugar transportation, flower retention
and pollen formation
The specific benefits of Fibrophos
The Boron in Fibrophos helps correct deficiencies found mainly in acid,
sandy soils in regions of high rainfall, and those with low soil organic
matter. Deficiencies are worse during drought periods when root activity
is restricted.
Molybdenum up to 5ppm as Mo
Key points
The molybdenum in Fibrophos:
• Is involved in enzyme systems relating to nitrogen fixation
by bacteria growing symbiotically with legumes
• Is involved in nitrogen/sulphur metabolism and protein synthesis
• Has a significant effect on pollen formation, so fruit and grain
formation are affected in molybdenum-deficient plants
The specific benefits of Fibrophos
The molybdenum in Fibrophos helps correct deficiencies mainly on acid,
sandy soils. Uptake by plants increases with increased soil pH, which is
opposite that of the other micronutrients.