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Magnesium Deficiency in Maize

Identify Magnesium (Mg) deficiency symptoms, understand causes and apply the correct treatment for Maize grown in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, MP.

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🔍 Symptoms

Interveinal chlorosis on OLDER leaves first (unlike iron which starts on young). Green veins with yellow to red-purple interveinal areas. Premature leaf drop. Reduced photosynthesis and yield.

🧩 Cause

Sandy soils, acidic soils, high potassium levels (K and Mg compete for uptake), heavy rainfall leaching, high ammonium fertilizer use. Common in grapes and pomegranate in Nashik region.

🌿 Crop Info

Region: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, MP
Soil: Loamy, pH 5.8–7
Season: Kharif + Rabi

Correction Methods for Maize

ProductMethodRateBest For
Magnesium Sulphate 9.9% MgSoil + Foliar + Drip5g/L foliar, 1kg/acre drip, 10kg/acre soilUniversal — fast correction
Magnesium EDTA chelatedFoliar + Drip3–5g/LQuick foliar absorption
Kieserite (16% Mg)Soil15–20 kg/acreSlow release, alkaline soils

Step-by-Step Treatment Plan

  1. Confirm deficiency — Take leaf and soil samples. Send to lab or use visual diagnosis. Soil pH test critical (check at root zone depth).
  2. Immediate foliar correction — Apply Magnesium Sulphate 9.9% Mg at 5g/L foliar as emergency foliar spray. Spray in morning or evening. Repeat after 7–10 days.
  3. Drip/soil correction — Apply via drip fertigation or soil for lasting correction. Single foliar application is temporary fix only.
  4. Soil amendment — If soil pH is the cause: apply gypsum to reduce pH in alkaline soils, or lime if acidic. Target pH 6–7.
  5. Prevent recurrence — Include micronutrient schedule in regular fertigation program. Soil test every season.

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