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fo·li·ar

 (fō′lē-ər)
adj.
Of or relating to a leaf or leaves.

[New Latin foliāris, from Latin folium, leaf; see folium.]
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foliar

(ˈfəʊlɪə)
adj
(Botany) of or relating to a leaf or leaves
[C19: from French foliaire, from Latin folium leaf]
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fo•li•ar

(ˈfoʊ li ər)

adj.
of, pertaining to, or having the nature of a leaf or leaves.
[1870–75; < New Latin foliāris. See folium, -ar1]
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Summary: [170 Pages Report] Foliar Fertilizer Market research report categorizes the global market by Composition (Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous, others), By Nature (mineral, organic), By Crop type (cereals & grains, fruits & vegetables, oilseeds, others), & By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Japan, CIS & Russia, APEJ, MEA).
According to the report, demand for foliar fertilizer is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.0% with respect to volume during the period of forecast, 2018-2028.
Management with foliar fertilizers, biostimulants and growth regulators to improve red color is an alternative that arouses interest due to the ease of execution and satisfactory results.
Em maio de 2014, plantulas normais e uniformes com o primeiro lancamento foliar maduro foram transplantadas para sacos de polietileno, com dimensoes de 18 x 35 cm, volume de 3,60 L, preenchidos com o mesmo substrato.
However, on such soils the micronutrients application as foliar is a precious tool for fighting against the deficiency of the micronutrients.
Franklin Manu Amoah, prosecution witness in the trial of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Opuni, has told an Accra High Court that he recommended the use of Lithovit Foliar fertiliser, based on the accused's directives.
Present study evaluated the potential of foliar and soil applied Zn in improving the performance of paddy rice and Zn bioavailability.
On March 2, 2004, the accused were faulted for conspiring with Cel-Ann General Merchandise when they approved the procurement of 635 bottles of Fast Tracts Grow Foliar Fertilizer and 13 units of Quan MY Backpack Fertilizer Sprayer even without the conduct of public bidding.
Four concentrations of boron (0, 200, 400 and 600 ppm) were applied as foliar sprays to Olive cultivar Manzanillo at three different growth stages (Pre-bloom, full-bloom and fruit set).