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The effects of deficient and toxic levels of boron on various aspects of nitrogen metabolism in sugar beet are studied. Plant analysis shows a nitrate ion accumulation, a decrease in the activity of the nitrate reductase enzyme and a lower molybdenum absorption.
The effect of boron levels on the plant and root sugar concentration has also been studied.
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Bonilla, I., Cadahía, C., Carpena, O. et al. Effects of boron on nitrogen metabolism and sugar levels of sugar beet. Plant Soil 57, 3–9 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02139636
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