Oilseed Rape - Deformation
Symptoms
Lamina of leaves is restricted; in severe cases till to the midrib ("whiptail"). Perforations in the intercostal areas occur.
Reasons
Molybdenum deficiency
Oilseed rape is rather sensitive to molybdenum deficiency.
Oilseed Rape - Paling
Symptoms
Pale grey-green discoloration of the foliage
Reasons
Molybdenum deficiency
Oilseed rape is rather sensitive to molybdenum deficiency.
Molybdenum deficiency made worse by
- Acid soils
- Low pH
- Low levels of soil organic matter
Molybdenum is important for
- Better crop establishment and reduced plant losses over winter
- Increases nutrient levels in the crop for better spring regrowth
- Improved flowering and more even maturity
- Boosts grain yield and oil content of seed
