Plantas decorativas de jardín y/o interior
How to recognize and correct calcium deficiency in crops and garden plants
Calcium Deficiency
Nutritional disorder
Type:
Risk to the plant:
CRÍTICO
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Pathogen:
Deficiencia de Calcio
WHO CAUSES IT?
Calcium is an essential nutrient for the stability of cell membranes, the growth of young tissues, and cell division. It also contributes to disease resistance and the proper development of roots and fruits. Its deficiency occurs primarily in acidic soils, with excess potassium, magnesium, or sodium that block absorption, and in situations of irregular irrigation that limit its transport within the plant. Because it is not very mobile in the phloem, symptoms manifest mainly in leaves and young shoots.
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SYMPTOMS
Calcium deficiency first affects actively growing parts. It is especially recognized in fruit quality problems such as blossom end rot in tomatoes and peppers, or bitter pit in apples.
Typical symptoms:
• Deformed, curled, or dry-tipped young leaves.
• Necrosis on the edges and tips of new leaves.
• Deterioration of fine root and shoot growth.
• Appearance of dark, sunken spots on fruit (e.g., blossom end rot in tomatoes).
• Soft or watery texture on fruit and leaves.
As a non-mobile nutrient, calcium deficiency develops in a localized manner, primarily affecting growing organs, with a strong impact on production quality.
Developmental stages:
• Initial: mild deformations in young leaves and shoot tips.
• Intermediate stage: necrosis at leaf tips and flower abortion.
• Advanced: sunken spots on fruit, blossom end rot.
• Final: loss of commercial value of the crop and reduction in yield.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
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Humidity:
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HOW IS IT SPREAD?
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HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.
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