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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Boron-zinc interaction in plant growth and reproduction: Advances and future directions
Authors
Amit Kumar Dixit, Rajneesh Kumar Prajapati, Harshita Gupta, Shyam Narayan Pandey, Dr. Girish Chandra Pathak
Abstract
Boron (B) and Zinc
(Zn) are two of eight essential micronutrients required for optimal plant
growth, development and reproduction. Boron is extremely important for proper
cell wall formation, maintaining membrane integrity, pollen development,
carbohydrate transport within the plant, and many processes related to plant
reproduction. Zinc is a vital part of many enzymes and proteins in a plant
which facilitate, amongst other things, as photosynthesis, auxin production,
protein metabolism, and antioxidative processes. When either of these two
micronutrients is deficient in a plant, physiological and biochemical processes
become severely disrupted, as evidenced by reduced crop productivity and
overall fruit quality. Numerous published studies have reported that when B and
Zn are applied in combination to a variety of crops, including: groundnuts,
hazelnuts, walnuts, apples, potatoes, strawberries, olives, and many other
types of field crops as well as many types of horticultural crops, plant growth
and nutrient uptake are greatly increased, yield and yield component parameters
and fruit quality parameters are likewise greatly increased. All of which are
the result of the synergistic action of B and Zn, through improved
photosynthetic efficiency and enzyme activity, improved pollen germination and
fruit set, seed development, and improved antioxidant defense mechanisms.
Collectively, the combined beneficial effects of the synergistic application of
boron and zinc will maximize reproductive success, increase biomass
accumulation, and enhance product quality to provide producers with a superior
final product. This review highlights recent advances in understanding the
interaction between boron and zinc, with a primary focus on the physiological,
biochemical, reproductive, and molecular interactions of these two nutrients in
plants. In particular, the authors discuss nutrient crosstalk, transport
mechanisms, gene regulation, and their combined effect on improving stress
resistance and efficiency of use of nutrients. The overall goal of the study is
to consolidate present knowledge about how boron and zinc act together and suggest
future research directions that could improve micronutrient management and
therefore crop productivity, nutritional; quality, and various types of
agricultural production practices.
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Pages:342-347
How to cite this article:
Amit Kumar Dixit, Rajneesh Kumar Prajapati, Harshita Gupta, Shyam Narayan Pandey, Dr. Girish Chandra Pathak "Boron-zinc interaction in plant growth and reproduction: Advances and future directions". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 342-347
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