Lets Talk about Khloros!

The newest kid on the TSS block, Khloros! A Water soluble Zinc and Manganese product.   

Derived from: Soy Protein (7%), Zinc Sulfate (12%) and Manganese Sulfate (5%)

Why is Zinc important?

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Zinc is an essential component of over 300 enzymes. It can improve the plants ability to withstand various stresses including disease and pest pressures. Zinc also is involved in the production of chlorophyll. When the plant is deficient in zinc, there will be a loss of sugars or carbohydrates as an energy source. There will also be a loss in amino acid production which is essential for all living requirements.

Does Size Matter? Well in this instance it does! With Zinc and Manganese being all closely related in size to iron, both can be uptaken in the same processes. This means we can achieve the visual benefits of iron without the baggage (hindering uptake of potassium).

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What happens with Manganese deficiencies?

Well Mn is vital for cell wall formation. Without manganese, plant cell walls become weak, thin, and structurally compromised due to impaired lignin synthesis. Manganese is essential for lignin production, which strengthens cell walls and provides physical barriers; its absence makes plants susceptible to pathogens, physical damage, and environmental stress.

Mn also plays a role in the photosynthesis cycle and is critical for energy production in all plants.

Remember Manganese based fungicides? That isn’t random! Mn acts as a prevention tool for reducing Disease severity!