The problem of iron deficiency in mango trees and experiments to cure it in Israel.
Kadman A., Gazit S.
Author Affiliation: Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel.
Journal of Plant Nutrition 7 : 283-290
Abstract : Iron deficiency is common in mango trees in Israel, especially on calcareous soils; the pronounced symptoms are unique and differ from typical lime-induced iron-deficiency symptoms found in other fruit trees. At an early stage the entire young leaf blade has a yellowish green color; later, the new leaves cease to grow and a gradual die-back of the branches starts. If appropriate treatment is not given, the tree eventually dies.