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Zinc Levels in Relation to Zinc Content and Growth of Corn 1
Author(s) -
Hiatt A. J.,
Massey H. F.
Publication year - 1958
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1958.00021962005000010007x
Subject(s) - zinc , zinc deficiency (plant disorder) , agronomy , chemistry , zoology , biology , organic chemistry
Synopsis The zinc concentration in corn was related to its available supply. Plants showing severe deficiency symptoms were stunted and had a relatively high zinc concentration; lowest zinc concentration occurred when deficiency symptoms were mild and growth better. Two possible explanations for these anomalous results are discussed.