Agricultural and Biological Sciences
2 years ago

Boron levels in soil impact growth of phytostabilizing legume species

International Journal of Environmental Studies
How does boron modify the growth of <i>Crotalaria juncea</i> ? A legume with phytostabilizing potential
Gabriel Wanderley de Mendonça, Jailson Vieira Aguilar, Allan de Marcos Lapaz, Wesller da Silva de Paiva, Tassia Caroline Ferreira, Lucas Anjos Souza, Gilberto Costa Justino, Liliane Santos de Camargos

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Boron in soil can come from fertilizers and water, affecting plant growth. Crotalaria juncea, a plant used for soil improvement, can handle up to 60 mg dm−3 of boron and help clean it up. At 120 mg dm−3, boron harms the plant's growth.