Copper deficiency-Soybean | Yara United States

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Soybean - Deformation

Symptoms
Some leaf blades in the upper and medium height show irregular yellow discolorations, starting from the leaf veins. In the displayed photo, the interveinal fields remain green.

Reasons
Copper deficiency. Reports of copper deficiencies are rare in greenhouses. In field cultivation, they are most likely on sandy or organic soils.

Soybean - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Several leaf blades in the upper and medium height show yellow discolorations, starting from the leaf margins and proceeding towards the leaf base.

Reasons
Copper deficiency. Reports of copper deficiencies are rare in greenhouses. In field cultivation, they are most likely on sandy or organic soils.

Soybean - Deformation

Symptoms
Some leaf blades in the upper and medium height show irregular yellow discolorations. In the present case, an interveinal chlorosis produces a mottled appearance.

Reasons
Copper deficiency. Reports of copper deficiencies are rare in greenhouses. In field cultivation, they are most likely on sandy or organic soils.

Copper deficiency made worse by

Organic soils
Calcareous soils
Sandy soils
Reclaimed heathland
High nitrogen applications

Copper is important for

Component of enzymes
Important role in photosythesis and phenol metabolism of plants
Regulation of destructive superoxide radicals inside cells
Prevention of fungal diseases

Yara recommended fertilizers for Copper

YaraVita® MANCOZIN™

Soya Bean: 1 pint/acre when crop is 2 to 6 inches tall. Repeat if necessary 10 to 14 days later. Water rate: 3 to 20 gallons/acre.