Molybdenum in soils and plants and its potential importance to livestock nutrition, with special reference to sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

Summarises the role of molybdenum in soils and plants and its potential importance in livestock nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. Discusses the functions of molybdenum in plants and animals, diagnosis including deficiency symptoms, soil testing & leaf analysis, molybdenum content of soils, factors affecting availability of molybdenum to plants, molybdenum responses, and molybdenum-copper-sulphur inter-relationships in livestock.

Authors

  • Haque, I.