Nitrogen (N) for Citrus Trees

Nitrogen is the key component in mineral fertilizers applied to citrus groves. N has more influence on tree growth, appearance, and fruit production/quality than any other mineral element. Nitrogen affects the absorption and distribution of practically all other elements, and it is particularly impo...

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Main Authors: Mongi Zekri, Tom Obreza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2013-07-01
Series:EDIS
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/121024
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Summary:Nitrogen is the key component in mineral fertilizers applied to citrus groves. N has more influence on tree growth, appearance, and fruit production/quality than any other mineral element. Nitrogen affects the absorption and distribution of practically all other elements, and it is particularly important to the tree during flowering and fruit set. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Mongi Zekri and Tom Obreza and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss580
ISSN:2576-0009