Methods of Applying Micronutrient Fertilizers to Correct Deficiencies of Crops

In recent years intensive farming and the greater use of marginal lands have led to increasing incidence of deficiencies of micronutrients. This article reviews ways in which micronutrients can be made available to crops – either in the preparation of the soil or during growth – according to local circumstances. The form in which the micronutrients is applied is of critical importance for correcting the deficiency most effectively and economically.