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Plant Nutrient Deficiencies

Many plant nutrient deficiencies are caused by the lack of sufficient numbers of appropriate soil microbes. These microbes perform vital and irreplaceable functions in nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization and phosphorus assimilation, potassium solubilization, calcium transport, zinc transport, manganese transport, the sulfur cycle, and more.

This guide is intended to be a roadmap that connects specific plant nutrient deficiencies with soil microbe function deficiencies.

To begin the process of improving soil microbe function, soil microbial testing is recommended. Please contact Custom Biologicals for specific recommendation.

To use this guide simply click on the crop of interest.

Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Corn

There are 5 major nutrient Deficiencies in Corn that can be improved by the use of beneficial microbes.

Nitrogen. Nitrogen is a vital macronutrient for corn that helps plants reach their genetic yield potential:

What it does – N is a key component of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. It’s also essential for chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants that’s necessary for photosynthesis.

Key Process performed by microbes. Nitrogen fixation converts atmospheric Nitrogen (N2) into a more bioavailable form of nitrogen like ammonia. Microbes are integral to the nitrogen cycle.

2. Phosphorus. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for corn.

What it does. Phosphorus is needed for cell division, energy conversion (ADP to ATP), and DNA and RNA.

Key Process performed by microbes. Microbes solubilize phosphorus and can assimilate phosphorus making it available to the plant.

Potassium
Sulphur
Zinc