[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Through a new research project, scientists are inducing zinc deficiencies in trees grown in sand tanks to learn more efficient ways of applying the micronutrients Zinc deficiency is a widespread problem in California peach, plum, and nectarine orchards, with corrective treatments often needed, said Dr. R. Scott Johnson, University of California Cooperative Extension pomologist. Zinc deficiency is particularly troublesome in sandy or alkaline soils. The role of zinc in stone fruit productivity can be puzzling to […]