Each and every nutrient plays a specific role in plant nutrition. The Micronutrients are catalysts for numerous reactions in plant metabolism.
El ironIt is involved in chlorophyll synthesis and in energy capture and transfer during photosynthesis and respiration. It also acts in oxidation-reduction reactions, such as nitrate reduction.
La iron deficiency They are characterized by interveinal chlorosis in young leaves, with the veins remaining green, which can also turn yellow if the chlorosis is not corrected, and very low yields. In extreme cases, the leaves can even turn white.
To prevent iron deficiency, at Cultifort we have an ecological iron corrector: FERROFORT.
El manganese, is linked to iron in the formation of chlorophyll. It also participates in carbohydrate metabolism.
La manganese deficiency It is similar to that of iron but less pronounced. CULTIFORT MANGANESE is the solution to this problem.
El zincIt is essential for the formation of auxins, which are growth hormones. It is involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids, proteins, and vitamin C. It has a positive effect on fruit set, ripening, and drying.
La zinc deficiency In avocados, the initial symptoms are small and/or mottled leaves, as well as small, round fruits. To address zinc deficiency, Cultifort offers MANZIFORT.
El boronIt is involved in sugar transport. It participates in the internal regulation of growth by plant hormones, in fertilization, in water absorption, in the synthesis of nucleic acids, and in maintaining the integrity of the cell membrane.
La boron deficiency It causes a variety of symptoms, including fewer leaves, perforations in young leaves, increased sensitivity to bacterial canker on trunks, with the possibility of branch drying, and deformed fruit. Cultifort offers a solution rich in boron., CULTIBORO PLUS.
El silicon It is one of those elements that are not vitally important for nutrition but offer very significant benefits to the plant when used properly. It is found in the cell membrane and epidermis, on the periphery of transpiration organs, and along vascular vessels. Its function is to give rigidity to these structures. It is not physiologically active, but it protects peripheral tissues from fungal attack, hindering the penetration and development of hyphae, as well as from various pests.
It is also important from a photosynthetic perspective, as it reduces the entry of direct light and transforms it into diffuse light, reducing the entry of heat into the cells. It also improves transpiration by regulating stomatal opening and increasing water potential, thereby increasing the photosynthetic capacity of the leaves. All of this together has the ultimate benefit for the plant: improving the durability of the fruit, preventing it from falling after setting. Cultifort offers CULTISiLK as a silicon-based solution.
In 1840, Von Liebig stated the following principle: "Crop yield is determined by the nutrient present in the least quantity." Furthermore, an excess of any other nutrient cannot compensate for a deficiency in the limiting nutrient.
This law highlights the relationship between nutrients and the need to achieve sufficient richness in each of them to achieve optimal performance.
Nutrient extraction varies in avocados and depends on the variety, availability, and productivity of the tree.
It is also advisable to apply magnesium and microelements such as iron, zinc, manganese and boron at times of highest demand for avocados, to avoid possible deficiency states.
From Cultifort, and with the help of its R&D Department and its technicians, who collaborate by advising farmers, have achieved the goal of excellence, so that producers can continue to offer consumers the best avocado in the world.
Therefore, we make the following recommendation based on our most suitable nutritional products for avocado cultivation, depending on the specific needs at each phenological stage.
