Aminochelated and microparticulated zinc applied to citrus grown in calcareous soil
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https://doi.org/10.17268/agroind.sci.2025.01.10Palabras clave:
young trees, Citrus sinensis, chlorophyll, Zn concentration, growthResumen
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of foliar fertilization with alternative zinc (Zn) sources on the nutritional status and growth of young ´Valencia´ orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) trees grown in calcareous soil (pH = 8.1). Nine treatments were tested: the commercial amino chelates Aton Zn (0.3% and 0.5%) and Kelatex Zn Forte (0.5% and 1.0%); the commercial Zn microparticles Basfoliar Zn 75 Flo (0.1% and 0.2%); ZnSO4H2O (0.3% and 0.5%); and a control treatment with no Zn application. The Zn concentration in leaves increased with the application of Aton Zn (0.3%), Kelatex Zn Forte (0.5% and 1.0%), and ZnSO4H2O (0.3% and 0.5%). The Zn concentration in roots increased only in trees sprayed with Kelatex Zn Forte (1.0%). The chlorophyll index (SPAD readings) decreased in most treatments, except in leaves sprayed with ZnSO4H2O (0.3%) and Kelatex Zn Forte (1.0%). The N concentration in leaves increased with the application of ZnSO4H2O (0.5%), while P levels did not increase in any treatment. The foliar K concentration increased in trees sprayed with Aton Zn (0.3% and 0.5%), Basfoliar Zn 75 Flo (0.1%) and ZnSO4H2O (0.3%). The concentrations of Mn, Cu, and B in leaves remained unchanged across all treatments. Foliar Fe concentration increased in trees sprayed with Kelatex Zn Forte (0.5%) and ZnSO4H2O (0.3%). Zn application had no significant effect on tree growth. The amino chelate Kelatex Zn Forte at a 1.0% dose shows promising potential by increasing Zn concentrations in leaves and roots while maintaining the chlorophyll index.
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