Micronutrient content and accumulation in leaves and bunches of black pepper during two crop cycles

ABSTRACT A comprehensive knowledge about micronutrient dynamics in leaves and bunches of black pepper is needed in order to proper diagnose nutrient needs, and thus facilitate fertilization management. This study aimed to evaluate micronutrient concentration and accumulation in leaves and bunches of black pepper bunches to understand the crop nutritional demand. The experiment was carried out on in a commercial field of Piper nigrum ‘Bragantina’ located in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Composite samples of leaves and bunches were taken periodically during two crop cycles and the co...

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