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New sustainable way to synthesize vital fertilizer UREA

QUT scientists have discovered how to produce the vital agricultural fertilizer urea at room temperature without the large energy input of the traditional production process of synthetic urea.Dr. Junxian Liu, first author on the study, worked with with co-researchers Professor Yuantong Gu and Associate Professor Liangzhi Kou from the School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering. Their stu...

10-08

Why is sulfur important?

As the fourth-most important nutrient, sulfur plays an important role in the formation of amino acids, proteins, and oils and is critical in chlorophyll formation. Nitrogen and sulfur are linked to a degree, because sulfur plays a role in the activation of the enzyme "nitrate reductase," which helps convert nitrates to amino acids. Therefore, nitrogen use efficiency may be reduced if sul...

10-08

Polyphosphate

Polyphosphate Phosphorus deficiency limits the growth and productivity of plants in many parts of the world. Since many soils are low in P, this nutrient is commonly added to improve crop yield and quality. Phosphorus is derived from geologic deposits distributed across the globe. Polyphosphate is an excellent liquid fertilizer that is widely used in agriculture.Production Phosphoric acid is ...

09-13

From sea to soil: Kenyan entrepreneur turns seaweed into fertiliser

Mohdhar Mohamed, founder of Morganics and Allied LtdMohdhar Mohamed founded Morganics and Allied Ltd, a company that transforms seaweed into organic fertiliser, offering an affordable alternative for farmers.Mohdhar Mohamed, born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya, saw potential in the ample seaweed found in the surrounding ocean waters. After carefully considering how to turn the abundant plant into be...

09-06

Role of Nutrients in Plant Disease & Pest Management

Plant disease & pest management using chemical pesticides raises serious concerns about food safety, environmental quality and pesticide resistance. These concerns have dictated the need for alternative plant disease & pest Management techniques. In particular, plant nutrients could affect the disease tolerance or resistance of plants to pests and diseases.This is evident in the increasing...

09-04

Issues, Advice for Fertilizer Registration in China

According to the Regulations on Fertilizer Registration Management issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (MARA), specialty fertilizers (new types of fertilizers) must be registered or have a filed record at MARA. Novel fertilizers mainly include water-soluble fertilizers with amino acids, water-soluble fertilizers with humic acid, organic water...

09-01

The difference between potassium fulvic humate and bio fulvic

The fulvic acid in the potassium fulvic humate is the most valuable component in humic acid for agricultural planting and soil improvement. It is an organic small molecule compound extracted from lignite, and lignite is produced by the residues of animals and plants,which is formed by the transformation of soil microorganisms for thousands of years. The bio fulvic acid is made from industrial and ...

08-30

The advantages and uses of calcium ammonium nitrate fertilizer

Advantages of calcium ammonium nitrate fertilizer:1.It is universal – can be applied in the case of all types of crops, regardless of the application period (before sowing, for top dressing).2.It contains calcium and magnesium which improve the efficiency of absorbing nitrogen by the plants’ roots and reduce nitrogen losses, thus making fertilization more profitable; it also protects subsoil w...

08-28

Using humic substances to improve plant growth

Soil organic matter (SOM) is carbon compounds from living organisms are decomposing or the dead bodies of microbes, small animals, and plants. A fertile soil has between 2% (sandy soil) to 8% (clay soil) SOM which contains essential minerals needed for plant growth. Humic (carbon) substances are vital to soil fertility and plant nutrition. Plants grown on soils with adequate humic substances have ...

08-23

Myanmar farmers benefit from Yunnan cultivation techniques

A seminar on rice planting cultivation techniques is held at a farm in Yangon, Myanmar, on Aug 8, 2023. [Photo by Duan Shaotong/For chinadaily.com.cn]Yuntianhua Group, a company based in Kunming, Yunnan province, is promoting fertilization and cultivation techniques in Myanmar to help farmers increase their yields and income."The 30-acre Yuntianhua rice demonstration field, which is a collabo...

08-21

New study shows benefits of fertilizers rich in calcium, magnesium and zinc

A new study has found that the application of fertilizers rich in calcium, magnesium and zinc can vastly improve the growth of potatoes as well as other tubers. Conducted by Egypt’s Mansoura University, the research was published this month in the Journal of Plant Production, an Egypt Scientific Magazine.“These findings provide valuable insights, especially for potato farmers looking to optimi...

08-15

Chemicals from maize roots influence wheat yield

Maize roots secrete certain chemicals that affect the quality of soil. In some fields, this effect increases yields of wheat planted subsequent to maize in the same soil by more than 4%. This was proven by researchers from the University of Bern. While the findings from several field experiments show that these effects are highly variable, in the long term they may yet help to make the cultivation...