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Iron (Fe) and Copper (Cu) for Citrus Trees

Mongi Zekri and
Other Contacts: Davie Kadyampakeni

Release Date: 9/18/2019

Reviewed At: 8/12/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ss617-2014

Agriculture

Abstract

Since mineral nutrition is a major factor in maximizing yield of high-quality fruit, understanding the functions of mineral elements, diagnosing nutrient deficiencies, and providing needed fertilizers are essential. This publication describes and discusses iron (Fe) and copper (Cu) deficiencies, functions, and recommended practices to alleviate nutritional problems.

About this Publication

This document is SL404, one of a series of the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2014. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Zekri, M., & Obreza, T. (2014). Iron (Fe) and Copper (Cu) for Citrus Trees. EDIS, 2014(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss617-2014

Authors

Mongi Zekri
Mongi Zekri
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County agent
University of Florida

multi-county citrus UF/IFAS Extension agent for Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties

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Thomas Obreza
Thomas Obreza
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former senior associate dean for Extension, director of IFAS Nutrient Management Program, and associate director of UF/IFAS Office of Dean for Extension and Florida Cooperative Extension Office, and professor emeritus, UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Contacts

Davie Kadyampakeni
Davie Kadyampakeni
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Specialist
University of Florida

associate professor, Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center

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