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Distribution and dynamics of boron in Tunisia

By Ahlem Tlili

Distribution and dynamics of boron in Tunisia Natural Sciences

Distribution and dynamics of boron in Tunisia

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Boron is a soil microelement with a narrow margin between deficiency and toxicity. The results show a decrease in available boron with depth for calcareous soils (Luvisol-1, Vertisol, Fluvisol and Cambisol), while they increase in non-calcareous soils (Luvisol-2 and Luvisol-3). Calcareous soils contain more total boron than non-calcareous ones. Chemical fractionation shows that readily soluble boron represents less than 1.7% of the total, while the residual fraction exceeds 97.5%. Granulometric fractionation reveals that the majority of available boron is associated with the silty fraction (51%), followed by the sandy (34%) and clayey (15%) fractions. In terms of humic substances, humic acids account for 70.69% of total boron, compared with 27.88% for fulvic acids and 1.43% for humin. Adsorption and desorption follow the Freundlich isotherm, with high boron retention during the desorption process. In hydroponics, the optimum boron dose for lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is 0.5-5 mg/kg to avoid toxicity. However, for soil-grown lettuce, this concentration may exceed 5 mg/kg.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
140
Release Date:
2025-12-26
Publication Date:
2025-12-26
Publisher:
Our Knowledge Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6209305903
ISBN13:
9786209305900
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
227 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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