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Journal Article 
Mineral Composition and Soil-Plant Relationships for Common Guava (Psidium guajava L.) and Yellow Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum var. lucidum) Tree Parts and Fruits 
Adrian, JAnnL; Arancon, NQ; Mathews, BW; Carpenter, JR 
2015 
Yes 
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis
ISSN: 0010-3624
EISSN: 1532-2416 
Taylor & Francis Group Ltd., 2 Park Square Oxford OX14 4RN United Kingdom 
46 
15 
1960-1979 
WOS:000360310700010 
The mineral compositions of the fruit and tree parts of common guava, Psidium guajava L., and strawberry guava, Psidium cattleianum var. lucidum, were determined. The study occurred during three seasons at six locations in Hawaii to assess guava as feed for livestock. Guava bark contained the greatest concentrations of calcium (Ca) and ash; leaves the greatest concentrations of magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), sodium (Na), boron (B), and manganese (Mn); and the shoots had the greatest concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). The leaves and the shoots had the greatest concentrations of copper (Cu) and iron (Fe). Between guava and waiwi, guava had greater concentrations of most minerals except for Na in all plant parts, and Mg and ash in the leaves. Guava leaves and shoots meet the macromineral requirements for various phases of sheep, goat, and beef cattle life cycles with the exception of P and Na. Guava shoots do not meet Mn requirements for lactating cows. 
yellow strawberry guava; mineral composition; leaf N-15; Common guava; Psidium cattleianum var. lucidum; Psidium guajava L.; soil properties