Zinc is associated with iron and manganese in the formation of chlorophyll and is essential for protein synthesis.
It is part of an auxin, indole acetic acid (IAA), which in turn is associated with cell volume.
Deficiency – Characterized by the presence of small, recurved, thickened and inflexible leaves, which may exhibit greater or lesser chlorosis, giving a mottled appearance. In the case of severe deficiency, death of branches may occur, and panicle abnormalities may be evident.
