Iron and zinc foliage sprays: Radioactive tracers being used in basic studies on factors influencing absorption and translocation of micronutrients

Wallace, A; Bedri, A

Iron and zinc foliage sprays: Radioactive tracers being used in basic studies on factors influencing absorption and translocation of micronutrients

Authors

A. Wallace
A. A. Bedri

Authors Affiliations

A. A. Bedri is Research Assistant in Subtropical Horticulture, University of California, Los Angeles; A. Wallace is Associate Professor of Subtropical Horticulture, University of California, Los Angeles.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 12(3):8-8. DOI:10.3733/ca.v012n03p8. March 1958.

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Abstract

Sprays have been the most effective method—to date—of supplying the micronutrients iron and zinc to many crops. Although considerable research has been done in recent years on the use of metal chelates for soil application of these two nutrients, the use of such materials is recommended only for high-value plantings. Spray application is still indicated for most crops. For this reason basic studies are being conducted on factors influencing the absorption and the subsequent translocation of these two elements.

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