As one of the chemical elements that make up our planet, boron is all around us—in soil and water, plants and animals—in trace amounts.
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Boron is essential for all plant growth, including wheat and soybeans.
Plant uptake of boron is a passive (non-metabolic) process and boron is transported in the xylem vessels (transpiration stream) of all plant species. Therefore, boron is mobile in the xylem system of all plants.
Boron Operations is the heart of a global business including specialty refineries, shipping facilities, and a global network of warehouses and stock points.
U.S. Borax operates California’s largest open pit mine in Boron, California. The mine contains one of the richest borate deposits on the planet and supplies nearly half of the world’s demand for refined borates.
Organic matter is the storehouse for most of the available boron in soils. Boron deficiencies in crops are found mainly in low organic matter soils and in acid, sandy soils in humid regions.
Agriculture needs to become increasingly efficient to feed a growing population. As an essential element for crop growth, boron has a vital role to play.
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A comparison between Granubor and South American ulexite
Minas Gerais, Brazil (2016-2017): Highest yield
Sao Paulo, Brazil (2013-2015): Consistent yield increase
Conversion factors for the determination of the principal constituents, or equivalents, of more common boron compounds.
Hebei, China (2011): Yield increase of 7.03% as compared with routine fertilization
An essential part of industry—and everyday life
As one of the 109 elements that make up the planet, it’s not surprising that boron is all around us—in soil and water, plants and animals.
Most borates produced by U.S. Borax are relatively stable materials which are normally supplied in 50 lb or 25 kg bags. All bagged borate products should be hadled with care.