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ENGAGE YOUR AG PROFESSIONAL IN YOUR BIOLOGICAL DECISIONS
WHY NUTRITION SUPPORTS BIOLOGICALS
The use of biostimulants is a predominant factor contributing to overall increases in growth and plant biomass, which in turn leads to higher crop yields and quality. Biostimulants, by their very definition, stimulate the growth of crops. However, biostimulants alone cannot achieve high yields. Plant nutrients are the building blocks for increased biomass and for increased plant metabolism. To achieve high yields resulting when using biostimulants on crops, enhanced nutrition, as well as precursors to growth regulators, are required to achieve the desired potential growth and yields.
Feed for the "YIELD you Want" not the "YIELD you HAD"
Be sure to work with your agronomy professional to take advantage of the increased yield potential by intensifying your nutrient management strategies. We all want to be excited at harvest.
Micronutrient Discussion
How Nutrition Matters
Soil tests tell which nutrients are available in the soil. Tissue tests tell which nutrients are actually in the plant immediately available to promote growth and yield.
Both are needed to understand the nutrition status and needs of crops. Essential and beneficial micronutrients are needed in these tests.
While micronutrients are needed in very small amounts, they are just as important to crop performance and yield as are N-P-K. Micronutrients are the “keys” to biochemical pathways, similar to the keys to your automobile. Without them, these biochemical pathways do not produce the compounds required for growth and productivity of crops.
Here are some of the major functions of micronutrients in plants.
Boron (B) has a primary role in the formation of cell walls in new growth. Without adequate boron, leaves are small, there is poor apical (shoot tip) growth, weak or brittle stems and shoots, abortion of flowers, retarded growth of fruiting structures and seed. Many other problems are associated with B deficiency as a result of poor cell wall and membrane formation.
Copper (Cu) is involved in the formation of many enzymes in plants and also plays a role in cell wall formation. Cu has a role in photosynthesis and the formation of carbohydrates, which can influence flowering, pollination and fruit set. Cu deficiency fruit can be of poor quality. Cu deficiency can also reduce nodulation and N-fixation in legumes. Plants severely low in Cu can be deformed and have weak stems, as well as dying shoot tips. Some crops are particularly sensitive to Cu deficiency such as wheat and oats.
Iron (Fe) is also involved in many enzymatic reactions in plants, but is best known for its involvement in photosynthesis and protein formation. Fe is involved in chlorophyll formation, and its deficiency is often associated with yellowing leaves. Fe is also involved with nitrogen fixation (gives the red color to nodules) and ethylene production. Fe deficient plants often have reduced root growth as well. Water logged soils are conducive to Fe deficiency.
Manganese (Mn) is also involved in activating many enzymes. Deficiency symptoms begin with yellowing between veins (intervenal chlorsis) of young leaves. Symptoms are similar to both Fe and Zn. High levels of Fe in soils or foliar applied can induce Mn deficiency, and high levels of Mn can induce Fe deficiency. High pH soil can suppress uptake of Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn.
Molybdenum (Mo) is the most frequent micronutrient deficiency, partly because it is leachable like nitrate. It is required for nitrogen fixation, conversion of nitrate in plants to usable ammonium, and the formation of indoleacetic acid (IAA). Mo deficiency looks like N-deficiency, because of its role in nitrogen utilization. Mo is not toxic to plants, but high levels in forages can be harmful to ruminant animals. Mo is more available at high soil pH, and is virtually unavailable when soil pH is below 5.5.
Nickel (Ni) is the most recently recognized essential micronutrient. It is required by all plants for the conversion of urea into usable ammonium.
Zinc (Zn) is also required in many enzyme pathways. Including energy production, protein formation and growth regulation. Zn is required for the formation of indoleacetic acid, which controls the size of corn ears and wheat heads. Zn must be available prior to the formation of these structures. Zn deficiency often appears as intervenal chlorsis. High phosphorus soils or fertilization can induce Zn deficiency.
Cobalt (Co) is required by legumes that fix nitrogen. The form of nitrogen produced by nitrogen fixation are uriedes. Plants cannot directly use uriedes as a nitrogen source. It must be converted to ammonium first. The enzyme that converts uriedes to ammonium must have cobalt to function.
Soil Nutritional requirements can vary greatly
Minimum Soil Recommendations
Below are minimum ranges of base nutrient levels in soils recommended to use our products.
Consult with your agronomist regarding levels of N-P-K for your specific crop, as well as any crop specific nutritional needs.
Minimum Recommended Soil Test Values For Our Products
Basic Nutritional Requirements
Non-Crop Specific Recommendations
The primary function of our products is to facilitate transport and utilization of nutrients and metabolites throughout the plant.
Proper management of soil nutrition is critical to the success of any biological inoculation or biostimulant regimen. Water use efficiency and soil structural properties also play vital roles in this process, and are facilitated by good nutrition. Agrovive recommends a “full panel” soil test before each planting to determine if the basic building blocks for a successful growing season are available in adequate quantities.
Yields anticipated from investing in any biostimulant product will only be achieved with proper crop nutrition. AgroviveTM recommends that the following parameters be discussed with your agronomist and/or Ag Chemical suppliers prior to implementing a biostimulant program on your operation.
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Crop Based Nutritional Minimum Recomendations
SOYBEANS contain high protein and oil content. Soybeans require proper nutrition, and rhizobium for nitrogen fixation, to achieve high yields. The use of biological stimulants, such as Soyfx goes beyond good nutrition to greatly increase bean yields and quality. The targeted biologicals in SoyfxTM are formulated to enhance the biological mechanisms that increase overall plant health and yield per
CORN utilizes IONfx microbials to increase biomass production and support yields and help maximize test weights, carbohydrate and nutritional value of the grain and silage.
As with other AgroviveTM products, IONfxTM is formulated to enhance overall plant health and crop performance. IONfxTM also results in more grain at harvest through increased root mass, and leaf area and supporting homeostasis
SMALL GRAINS have high protein, increased test weight potential when properly managed.
Crownfx will supplement good nutrition to support improved yield and quality.
Crownfx stimulates rapid root development and establishment, early and extensive tillering, increased leaf surface area, faster canopy, and an increase in inches of head and kernels per acre.
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