Zinc Deficiency in Bamboo India — Symptoms, Causes & Correction

Interveinal chlorosis on young leaves, stunted growth, small leaves, shortened internodes. "Little leaf" in fruit trees.

Alkaline soils (pH>7.5), waterlogged conditions, sandy soils low in organic matter, over-liming.

Northeast India, Kerala, Karnataka
Loamy, pH 5.5–7

Correction Products & Doses

Product	Method	Rate	Best For
Zinc EDTA 12%	Drip + Foliar	0.5g/L foliar / 250g/acre drip	pH 6–7.5
Zinc DTPA 7%	Drip + Foliar	0.5–1g/L foliar / 500g/acre	pH 7–8, alkaline soils
Zinc Sulphate 33%	Soil	10–15 kg/acre	Basal application

Confirm deficiency — Soil test + leaf analysis. Check soil pH (most deficiencies are pH-related).
Immediate foliar spray — Apply Zinc EDTA 12% at 0.5g for fast correction. Repeat after 7–10 days.
Drip correction — Apply via fertigation for lasting effect.
Prevent recurrence — Include in regular nutrition program. Test soil pH and adjust if needed.

Direct from CIB-registered manufacturer. Share your soil test and we recommend exact dose for your farm.