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The Growth of Micronutrient Fertilizer in Indian Agriculture

:: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 :: Posted By Punit Antal
The Growth of Micronutrient Fertilizer in Indian Agriculture
In a significant mindset shift, the government of India’s focus is moving from increasing farm output to improving farmer incomes. What does this mean for Indian agriculture?

Partnering for Sustainable Soil

:: Friday, December 3, 2021
Partnering for Sustainable Soil
The United Nations created World Soil Day to raise awareness about the growing challenges in soil management and to encourage improved soil health.

The major challenges and opportunities to increase micronutrient use in agriculture

:: Monday, March 15, 2021
The major challenges and opportunities to increase micronutrient use in agriculture
The impact of micronutrients on crop production is growing in importance. Learn more in this article from Fertilizer Focus magazine.

Fertilizer Solutions for Boron Deficiency in India

:: Monday, February 22, 2021 :: Posted By Punit Antal
Fertilizer Solutions for Boron Deficiency in India
Currently, around 45% of arable Indian soil is boron deficient including latent deficient. Many of India’s states have soil that is more than 80% zinc deficient.

Boron and Nutrient Cycling

:: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Boron and Nutrient Cycling
This month, the last installment in our series on Dr. James White’s work focuses on boron and nutrient cycling.

The Rhizophagy Cycle

:: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The Rhizophagy Cycle
This month, our series continues with the third installment, as we focus on the core component of Dr. James White’s work: The Rhizophagy Cycle

Microbes Carried on Seed Coats Stimulate Performance

:: Friday, July 17, 2020
Microbes Carried on Seed Coats Stimulate Performance
In part two of our series with Dr. James White, we look at the role of seeds and their central association with root hairs.

Revisiting the Role of Plant Root Hairs

:: Friday, June 19, 2020
Revisiting the Role of Plant Root Hairs
For Dr. James White and his team of researchers at Rutgers University, giving credence to the rhizophagy cycle and the microbes that fuel it has proven to yield a new understanding the symbiotic relationship between the soil biome and plant root hairs.

Spring Application Tips for Boron Fertilization

:: Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Spring Application Tips for Boron Fertilization
Looking forward, 2019 will have carryover effects on the 2020 cropping season. How producers align their management practices heading into the growing season can make the difference between a successful crop and lagging yields.

Not All Boron Fertilizers Are Created Equal

:: Friday, July 19, 2019
Not All Boron Fertilizers Are Created Equal
When choosing a boron supplement for your crops, you really do get what you pay for. Not all borate products produce the same quality or level of useable boron, so price is not necessarily the best measure of true return on investment (ROI).
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