#$%^&*AU2010212292B220150611.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method of treating a condition in a plant by applying a composition comprising nickel in a form capable of being taken up by the plant, gibberellic acid and at least one nitrogen-based nutrient acceptable to the plant, wherein the condition is selected from growth rate, nutrient uptake, plant health, rots, fungal diseases, necrotic spotting, fruit splitting and chlorophyll level; and the plant is selected from grasses and other pasture plants, pip fruits, stone fruits and grapes.