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Managing Manganese Deficiency in Nursery Production of Red Maple

Summary

Discusses the processes of manganese (Mn) reaction in the soil, Mn movement in plants, Mn function in plants, results of studies of Mn in Oregon nursery fields, and management practices to prevent Mn deficiency in field-grown red maple. Management practices covered include site selection, nutrient applications, adjusting soil pH, promoting healthy root growth, and soil and foliar applications of Mn.