The importance of molybdenum for plants and the symptoms of deficiency, treatment, sources and fertilizer

        It is absorbed by the plant in very small quantities and rarely shows its symptoms of deficiency. Its solubility in the soil is linked to acidity as it is found in the acidic soil and is more soluble in alkaline soil.

Molybdenum Molybdenum Compounds:

  • Necessary to reduce the nitrate in the plant amino and then the formation of proteins.
  • Essential for the formation of ascorbic acid.
  • Entering the process of stabilizing the azot.


Symptoms of molybdenum deficiency:

  • The yellowing of the modern leaves and the appearance of brown spots and the burning of the edges.
  • The death of the lateral bud.


Quantity and Sources of Molybdenum in Soil:

      The total content of soil mites from this component is estimated at between 0.6 - 3.5 ppm and the available part of the plant is estimated at 0.2 ppm. One of the most important primary metals containing molybdenum is sulphides and molybdates and is applied to secondary clay minerals.

Molybdenum fertilizers:


  • Molybdate sodium 39%.
  • Ammonium sulphate 54%.

Treatment of molybdenum deficiency:

It is treated with the addition of sodium or other soluble compounds in water.
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