Sugarcane
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Nutrients

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulfur
B Boron
Fe Iron

Sugarcane - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Young leaves show the symptoms first. They are pale with a yellow, later often reddish margin. New developing leaves remain small, stalks are thin and growth of the complete plant ist stunted. Yield is reduced.

Reasons
Sulfur deficiency Sulfur deficiency often occurs temporarily during periods of low temperature. Nitrogen deficiency also results in uniform chlorosis, but the symptoms start on the older leaves then. Leaves affected by S undersupply do not die back from the tip as often occurs with N deficiency.

Sugarcane - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Young leaves show the symptoms first. They are pale with a yellow, later often reddish margin. New developing leaves remain small, stalks are thin and growth of the complete plant ist stunted. Yield is reduced.

Reasons
Sulfur deficiency Sulfur deficiency often occurs temporarily during periods of low temperature. Nitrogen deficiency also results in uniform chlorosis, but the symptoms start on the older leaves then. Leaves affected by S undersupply do not die back from the tip as often occurs with N deficiency.

Sulfur deficiency made worse by

  • Acidic soils
  • Light, sandy soils (leaching)
  • Low organic matter
  • Poorly aerated soils (waterlogged soils
  • ) Areas with low industrial emissions

Sulfur is important for

  • Plant growth and yield
  • Component of some proteins, enzymes, vitamins