Calcium-Boron fertilizer is a liquid foliar fertilizer that is rapidly absorbed by crops. Rich in calcium and boron, it has been specifically developed as a source of these elements. Its application enhances fruit quality and prevents nutritional imbalances caused by calcium deficiency. This fertilizer is designed to prevent or correct nutrient deficiencies that could otherwise limit crop growth and yield.
Calcium
Calcium (Ca) is an essential nutrient for plants. Once absorbed by the roots, it is transported through the xylem, following the transpiration stream, and distributed throughout the plant’s organs. This nutrient plays a role in numerous plant functions; it acts as a signaling agent and provides structural stability to cell walls and membranes.
In terms of the requirements of higher plants, calcium is classified as a secondary nutrient. Nevertheless, it is involved in a wide range of biochemical and morphological processes.
Calcium is implicated in over thirty economically significant physiological disorders in crops, primarily resulting from the improper distribution of the element within plant tissues. For instance, in tomatoes, a localized calcium deficiency leads to blossom-end rot and contributes to fruit cracking, while an excess of calcium can cause the appearance of “golden spots.” Furthermore, by protecting cell walls against degradative enzymes secreted by pathogens, calcium plays a crucial role in plant disease resistance.
In cultivated plants, symptoms of calcium deficiency are rarely observed. Nevertheless, significant losses occur every year due to physiological disorders resulting from insufficient concentrations of this nutrient in leaves, fruits, roots, or tubers.
In recent years, calcium has garnered attention—not only for its link to physiological disorders but also for its beneficial effects, particularly in fruits. This element can reduce respiration, delay ripening, and extend post-harvest life. Furthermore, an increased calcium content in the cell walls of plant tissues reduces the incidence or severity of diseases.
Boron
Boron (B) is a micronutrient required for the nutrition of all plants. Its primary functions relate to cell wall growth and structural integrity, cell division, fruit and seed development, sugar transport, and hormonal growth processes. The essential role of boron as a micronutrient for all vascular plants is well-established, particularly for achieving high-quality, high-yield agricultural production.
Calcium-Boron Fertilizer
Calcium and boron work together to strengthen plant cells and enhance resistance against diseases. They also minimize the hydrolysis of proteins into ammonia and significantly reduce the displacement of calcium by the enzyme polygalacturonase—a process that can trigger localized ethylene production, leading to the abortion (shedding) of buds, flowers, and fruits, while leaving plants highly vulnerable to disease. Calcium-boron fertilizer can prevent these issues during the reproductive stages of plant development.
The application of calcium-boron fertilizer reduces ethylene levels, significantly improves the setting of buds, flowers, and fruits, and boosts disease resistance.
Functions of Calcium-Boron Fertilizer:
• Strengthens plant cells and increases resistance to diseases.
• Reduces the shedding (abortion) of fruits and blossoms.
• Improves the setting of buds, flowers, and fruits.
• Alleviates plant stress.
• Prevents fruit rot and cracking.
Purchasing Hydro-Robust Calcium Fertilizer
Containing 8% boron and 21% calcium, Hydro-Robust stands out as one of the best calcium-boron fertilizers available in Iran, rivaling high-quality imported products. The inclusion of 8% boron—alongside calcium—sets this product apart from fertilizers containing less than 1% boron.
You can purchase Hydro-Robust calcium fertilizer online from the Hydrokimia store to support the optimal growth of your plants. It is recommended to consult with sales experts regarding the proper application of this fertilizer.
