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Magnesium Deficiency in Crops

Magnesium deficiency yellows older leaves between the veins, cutting photosynthesis since magnesium is the core of chlorophyll.

Why it matters

It reduces photosynthesis, vigour, and yield, and high potassium or acidic soils can induce it; correction restores green and productivity.

When it appears

On sandy/acidic/high-K soils, increasing with demand.

How to identify it

  • Interveinal yellowing on older leaves, veins staying green
  • Yellowed areas turning brown or reddish
  • Common on sandy, acidic, or high-potassium soils

How to manage it

  1. Address pH and excess potassium.
  2. Correct quickly with Magnesium Boost (foliar or soil).

Recommended Vegalab program

RoleProductUse
CorrectionMagnesium BoostSoluble magnesium for fast greening
MicronutrientsMicro BoostTrace-element support

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