COMMON MIREAL ANTAGONISES
Nitrogen = N
Potassium = K
Molybdenum = Mo
Boron = B
Zinc = Zn
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Magnesium = Mg
Phosphorus = P
Sodium = Na
Manganese = Mn
Selenium = Se
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Calcium = Ca
Sulfur = S
Iron = Fe
BCopper = Cu
Cobalt = Co
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What are mineral antagonisms
Mineral antagonisms occur when one [or more] elements "blocks" or reduces the availability of
another element to living organism. This is one reason way tests [blood, plant tissue & soil]
may indicate that an element is of adequate levels, but the symptoms of a deficiency remain.
Give me some simple examples
- High potassium levels in fodder will reduce the availability of Magnesium to cattle.
- The result is Grass Tetney. Is this Disease due to a deficiency of Mg or an excess of K?
- High Molybdenum levels in the soil will reduce the availability of Copper in the plant [& animal].
Animals can scour, but plant tissues tests will indicate adequate Copper levels
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not take into account all the factors which need to be considered before putting that information
into practice. Accordingly, no person should rely on anything contained herein as a substitute for
specific professional advice.
S.O.S. Rev 9.2 All rights reserved.
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