Forage-Related Disorders in Cattle: Nitrate Poisoning
ID-217
Forage-Related Disorders in Cattle: Nitrate Poisoning
Forage-Related Disorders in Cattle: Nitrate Poisoning
Authored by: Michelle Arnold Jeff Lehmkuhler Megan Romano Ray Smith
Abstract
Nitrates are natural constituents of all plants. Under normal conditions, plants take up nitrate through their roots and transport it to the leaves for use in photosynthesis. However, photosynthesis decreases under adverse environmental conditions (e.g., drought; leaf damage due to disease, hail, frost, insects, or herbicides; cool and cloudy weather; and other plant stressors). When photosynthesis is reduced, nitrate transportation to the leaves slows also. Potentially toxic nitrate concentrations can remain in the lower stalks and stems.
Core Details
Publication ID
ID-217
Status
Minor Revision
Publication Date
October 24, 2022
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
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Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes