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Marsh spot of peas: A review of present knowledge
Author(s) -
Reynolds J. D.
Publication year - 1955
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.2740061201
Subject(s) - salt marsh , marsh , manganese , unavailability , crop , agronomy , leaf spot , environmental science , biology , ecology , chemistry , mathematics , wetland , statistics , organic chemistry
The history of the disorder of peas known as Marsh Spot is reviewed and its relation to manganese deficiency in the plant caused by deficiency or unavailability in the soil is discussed. The effect on the seed may be prevented by spraying a solution of a manganese salt on the crop at flowering time, but several applications at intervals during growth are probably necessary to ensure a healthy crop. Other advantages of the use of manganese are also mentioned and reference is made to the effect of Marsh Spot on consumer quality.