boron deficiency
"Boron deficiency" refers to the lack of sufficient boron, a vital micronutrient, affecting the growth and development of plants, and occasionally animals and humans.
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Definition
C1Agriculture
(technical)A condition in plants where insufficient boron leads to stunted growth, brittle foliage, and poor fruit or seed development.
Example
- The farmer noticed boron deficiency in his crops, which resulted in yellowing leaves and reduced yields.
C1Botany
(technical)A nutritional disorder in plants caused by a lack of boron, affecting cell wall formation and reproductive processes.
Example
- Boron deficiency in the soil was evident when the flowers failed to bloom properly.
C2Nutrition
(medical)A pathological condition in animals and humans due to insufficient dietary boron.
Example
- Researchers are studying the effects of boron deficiency on human bone health.