Zinc is an essential nutrient required for several biochemical processes in plants, including chlorophyll production, cell membrane integrity, leaf growth, fertilization, and pollination. Therefore, zinc deficiency affects the quality of the plant in addition to the quantity. The Zn element is slightly mobile in the plant, but it completely moves in the soil.

Zinc deficiency causes a decrease in plant growth, especially in the top branches. In such cases, zinc should be applied as a foliar spray. Also, zinc is maximally effective when other nutrients are used in a balanced manner.