Manganese deficiency
Crop: Onion Nutritional deficiency disorder
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS
CONTROL
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Deficiencies result in slow growth, delayed maturity and a high percentage of thick necked bulbs at harvest. The older leaves develop interveinal chlorosis, which progresses to a tip-burn, and they may curl and eventually become necrotic. Onions are very sensitive to manganese deficiencies. Bulbing delayed with thick necks. Leaves show tip burn, light coloured and curling. Growth restricted.