Author
Wood, Bruce | |
Reilly, Charles |
Submitted to: Pecan South
Publication Type: Trade Journal Publication Acceptance Date: 8/15/2007 Publication Date: 8/25/2007 Citation: Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2007. Nickel: Impact on leaf morphology and growth. Pecan South. 40(5):13-16. Interpretive Summary: The nutritional physiology of essential micronutrients in pecan, especially that of nickel, is a limiting factor in optimization of physiological efficiency of orchard enterprises. Knowledge by farmers and extension specialists about the role of nickel, a newly recognized micronutrient, is meager. This review summarizes situations where nickel influences mouse-ear and orchard replant maladies affecting many orchards. This information assists in recognition and correction of nickel deficiency in orchards, thus, helping to maximize profitability. Technical Abstract: The nutritional physiology of essential micronutrients in pecan, especially that of nickel, is a limiting factor in optimization of physiological efficiency of orchard enterprises. Knowledge by farmers and extension specialists about the role of nickel, a newly recognized micronutrient, is meager. This review summarizes situations where nickel influences mouse-ear and orchard replant maladies affecting many orchards. This information assists in recognition and correction of nickel deficiency in orchards, thus, helping to maximize profitability. |