Oilseed Rape - Paling
Symptoms
Pale grey-green discoloration of the foliage
Causes
Molybdenum deficiency
Oilseed rape is rather sensitive to molybdenum deficiency.
Oilseed Rape - Deformation
Symptoms
Lamina of leaves is restricted; in severe cases till to the midrib ("whiptail"). Perforations in the intercostal areas occur.
Causes
Molybdenum deficiency
Oilseed rape is rather sensitive to molybdenum deficiency.
Molybdenum deficiency vs. healthy plant 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
