1、Accumulation, migration and health risk of trace metals in a soil
Increased soil OM reduced Zn uptake and its bioaccessible content in strawberries. Bioaccessible metals in strawberries induced limited non-cancer and cancer risk. Growing concern has been paid to metals in soil-strawberry system.
2、Trace elements: too little or too much and how plants cope
Plants acquire essential trace elements from the rhizosphere and must adapt to conditions that can range from deficiency to excess. Knowledge of how trace elements move from root to shoot to seed is critical for agriculture and human nutrition.
3、The beneficial roles of trace and ultratrace elements in plants
The present review presents diverse roles of various essential and beneficial trace and ultratrace elements in planta and discusses future directions of research on these elements in plants.
4、Nutrient management in strawberry. Effects on yield, quality and plant
Strawberry is one of the most sensitive plants in horticultural production and nutrient management is a key factor to ensure high yields and fruit quality. Furthermore, an adequate management of...
5、Crop Guide: Strawberry
Maintaining ideal boron availability for the full crop cycle can prove problematic because boron is the most soluble and leachable of trace elements, and maintaining good levels in wet conditions is a major challenge, especially in light soils.
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Trace elements in excess are, in fact, poisons, and toxic symptoms characteristic of one or other of the trace elements in their action on particular species have been recorded in a number of instances.
Strawberry nutrient management
Too much nitrogen not only risks reducing fruit yield but can cause excessive late-season plant growth so that the plants don’t have adequate time to harden off for winter.
Organic and inorganic fertilizers influence the productivity, fruit
For sustainable crop yields, organic and inorganic balanced fertilization with all the nutrients (major and trace) that are deficient in soils needs to be considered justifiable. Balancing...
Suggested Fertilizer Practices for Strawberries
Do not overapply as excess boron can cause plant injury. Soils regularly amended with compost or natural organic fertilizers generally contain suficient boron for strawberries. Without a soil test, about two weeks before planting, incorporate 20 lbs. of 5-10-10 (or the equivalent from other sources) for each 1000 sq. ft. of planting bed.
Accumulation, migration and health risk of trace metals in a soil
Growing concern has been paid to metals in soil-strawberry system. In contrast, few attempts have been made to investigate bioaccessible metals in strawberries and further assess health risk based on bioaccessible metals.
An excessive amount of trace elements in strawberry fertilization, namely overly high levels of micronutrients in the soil, can negatively impact strawberry growth. Below is a detailed analysis:
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Nitrogen Excess: Nitrogen is essential for strawberry growth. excessive nitrogen in the soil leads to overly vigorous plant growth, dark green leaves, shortened petioles, and thick stems. This results in smaller fruits with dull surfaces and reduced quality. Additionally, high nitrogen levels weaken the plant’s disease resistance, making it more susceptible to infections.
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Phosphorus Excess: Phosphorus is critical for strawberry development. excessive phosphorus causes slow plant growth, small, misshapen fruits with poor color, and even empty fruit. It also disrupts photosynthesis and respiration, reducing the plant’s stress resistance and increasing vulnerability to pests and diseases.
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Potassium Excess: Potassium plays a vital role in strawberry growth. excessive potassium leads to slow growth, small, malformed fruits with poor color, and empty fruit. It also hampers photosynthesis and respiration, lowering stress resistance and susceptibility to pests and diseases.
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Calcium Excess: Calcium is significant for strawberry development. excessive calcium causes slow growth, small, misshapen fruits with poor color, and empty fruit. It also interferes with photosynthesis and respiration, reducing stress resistance and increasing pest/disease risks.
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Magnesium Excess: Magnesium is crucial for strawberry growth. excessive magnesium results in slow growth, small, malformed fruits with poor color, and empty fruit. It disrupts photosynthesis and respiration, weakening stress resistance and raising susceptibility to pests and diseases.
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Zinc Excess: Zinc is important for strawberry development. excessive zinc causes slow growth, small, malformed fruits with poor color, and empty fruit. It also impairs photosynthesis and respiration, reducing stress resistance and increasing vulnerability to pests and diseases.
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Manganese Excess: Manganese is vital for strawberry growth. excessive manganese leads to slow growth, small, misshapen fruits with poor color, and empty fruit. It disrupts photosynthesis and respiration, lowering stress resistance and raising risks of pest/disease damage.
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Iron Excess: Iron is essential for strawberry development. excessive iron causes slow growth, small, malformed fruits with poor color, and empty fruit. It also interferes with photosynthesis and respiration, reducing stress resistance and increasing susceptibility to pests and diseases.
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Copper Excess: Copper is important for strawberry growth. excessive copper results in slow growth, small, malformed fruits with poor color, and empty fruit. It disrupts photosynthesis and respiration, weakening stress resistance and raising vulnerability to pests and diseases.
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Boron Excess: Boron is critical for strawberry development. excessive boron causes slow growth, small, malformed fruits with poor color, and empty fruit. It also impairs photosynthesis and respiration, reducing stress resistance and increasing risks of pest/disease damage.
Excessive trace elements in the soil harm strawberry growth and quality. in agricultural practice, rational fertilization is essential to avoid overapplication of micronutrient fertilizers. Soil amendments and organic fertilizers can help regulate trace element levels, promoting healthy strawberry growth.

