Phosphorus
Phosphorus
Deficiency Symptoms

Interveinal Cholorsis Yellow – Pale green leaves, Interveinal necrosis stems:  Short & Thin Stems.  Bent petioles (resulting in leaves pointing downwards), Reproductive stage symptoms expressed:  Delayed matureity, Fewer of smaller mature heads which set few grains/seed.  Lower grain yield, Dark Brown necrotic lesions, Grey-dark brown necrotic lesions.

Correction Measure

Soil application of SPP or Foliar application of DAP 2%.