The characteristics of foliar nutrition Advantage of foliar nutrition 1. Nutrients can be absorbed quickly 2. Foliar application is particularly useful under conditions where nutrients uptake from the soil is restricted 3. Avoids the problem of nutrient fixation in the soil. Such as iron. Mn Zn and Cu. which are frequently fixed by the soil particlesAdvantage of foliar nutrition 1. Nutrients can be absorbed quickly 2. Foliar application is particularly useful under conditions where nutrients uptake from the soil is restricted. 3. Avoids the problem of nutrient fixation in the soil . Such as iron, Mn, Zn and Cu, which are frequently fixed by the soil particles. The characteristics of foliar nutrition