Boron deficiency is widespread in the Highlands

Abstract

Boron (B) is a nutrient (plant food) that plants need to grow properly. Only a very small amount is needed. When a plant has too little of a certain plant food, we say it has a deficiency. Too much boron in the soil can easily harm plant growth. In plants, boron helps the growing point of the shoot and root to develop properly. Also it helps cell walls to form, flowers to be fertilised and fruit to develop.