Boron Deficiency

Boron deficiency Common name Boron deficiency Brown heart Beet black Causal agent It is caused by the deficiency of Boron in the soil or the inability of the plant to uptake Boron from the soil. Symptoms & Signs Boron deficiency affects the growing plant by inhibiting the growth of its roots and shoots along with the deformity of fruits, flowers, leaves, and buds. It forms a brown heart-shaped mushy center in the members of the Brassicaceae family, hence called brown heart. In extreme cases, boron deficiency causes necrosis of the tissues leading to plant death. It can damage the vascular tissues, leading to cellular hypertrophy. Time of concern Throughout the year Common hosts Sugarbeet Cauliflower Broccoli