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A general interest brochure produced by the International Zinc Association which summarizes important information on therole of zincin soil and crop nutrition.

Zinc in Soils and Crop Nutrition

Prof. Brian Alloway, Emeritus Professor of Soil Science, University of Reading, U.K.
A comprehensive overview of zinc and crop nutrition.

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Prof. Brian Alloway, Emeritus Professor of Soil Science, University of Reading, U.K.
Zinc deficiency in crops of different types is a major problem in many parts of the world and leads to serious inefficiencies in crop production.Where zinc has been shown to be deficient by soil tests, plant analysis or diagnostic symptoms, the problem can easily be rectified. Relatively small amounts of zinc compounds such as zinc sulphate can cure the deficiency and last for several years before they need to be repeated. This treatment is highly cost effective when the costs of the zinc application and the value of the extra yield are considered.