Micronutrient fertilizers are specialized formulations designed to address the specific nutritional needs of plants by providing essential micronutrients that are often deficient in soil or not readily available to plants. Unlike macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are required by plants in large quantities, micronutrients are needed in smaller amounts but are equally crucial for healthy growth, development, and productivity.
These fertilizers typically contain a combination of micronutrients such as iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), boron (B), molybdenum (Mo), and chlorine (Cl), among others. Each of these micronutrients plays a vital role in various physiological processes within plants, including enzyme activation, photosynthesis, nutrient uptake and transport, hormone regulation, and defense against diseases and pests.