Boron distribution and mobility in navel orange grafted on citrange and trifoliate orange

Background and Aims In China, boron (B) deficiency is frequently observed in citrus orchards, and is responsible for considerable loss of productivity and quality. A better understanding of B distribution and remobilization within orange plants is important for developing programs in rational fertilization and effective mitigation of B-deficiency. In the present study (i) the distribution of newly absorbed B and (ii) the translocation of foliar-applied B in ‘Newhall’ navel orange grafted on citrange and trifoliate orange was investigated.