Magnesium deficiency made worse by
- Sandy soils
- Acidic soils
- Potassium rich soils
- Soils receiving high potash applications
- Cold wet periods
Magnesium is important for
- Combats chlorosis
- Prevents premature leaf fall
- Gives healthier greener trees
Symptoms
Older leaves become chlorotic with leaf veins remaining dark green (characteristic fishbone pattern)
Reasons
Magnesium Deficiency
Asia and Oceania
