Studies on the physiological significance of boron in rice (Oryza sativa L. var. IR-8) plants
Garg, O.K.; Tiwari, B., 1971: Studies on the physiological significance of boron in rice (Oryza sativa L. var. IR-8) plants. Labdev Journal of Science and Technology, B 9(1): 20-23
In sand-culture experiments, rice was given complete nutrient solution with or without B. In the absence of B, growth of shoots and roots, formation of leaves and tillering were reduced, the leaves developed brownish, scattered spots, and the apex of the roots were stubby, tough and brownish in colour.