AgriElite is a bio organic fertilizer product of Agrivari
Nutrient Efficiency
Fertilizer is NOT fertilizer.
Know the difference to master your SOIL
We distinguish between the following types of fertilizers
Mineral fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and microbiological fertilizers.
Unfortunately, organic and microbiological fertilizers are often grouped under the term "biofertilizers," which is not entirely accurate. Here, "bio" simply indicates that both types are derived from organic materials.
However, they differ significantly in their effects and production processes.
Let's talk about the nutrient efficiency or plant absorbation capacity
Nutrient efficiency, or the plant’s nutrient absorption capacity, is essential for optimizing growth and minimizing waste. When plants can effectively absorb nutrients, it leads to healthier growth, higher yields, and less environmental impact due to reduced nutrient runoff.
Mineral fertilizer
Plants absorb mineral fertilizers as dissolved ions through their roots. Nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are taken up from soil water, either passively or through active transport, which requires energy. The uptake efficiency depends on factors like soil pH and moisture.
Biofertilizers
Plants absorb nutrients from biofertilizers gradually as microorganisms break down organic matter in the soil, releasing nutrients in a plant-available form. This process supports steady nutrient availability, with efficiency depending on factors like soil temperature, microbial activity, and moisture levels.
When a plant is fertilized heavily with mineralized nitrogen (N), it can disrupt the ideal carbon-to-nitrogen (C) ratio, typically optimal at around 11:1 for nutrient uptake. Excessive nitrogen can lead to a lower C - ratio, which can hinder carbon absorption and affect the plant’s overall metabolic balance. This imbalance can reduce the plant's efficiency in assimilating carbon, potentially leading to weaker cell structures, increased susceptibility to pests, and even nutrient deficiencies. Additionally, excess nitrogen in the soil can cause nitrogen leaching, which harms soil health and the surrounding environment.
Plants can only partially regulate excessive nitrogen uptake from mineral fertilizers because nitrogen is present in the form of dissolved salts, which easily enter the roots through osmosis and active transport mechanisms. When mineral fertilizers are available in high quantities, the plant is effectively "forced" to absorb this nitrogen due to the osmotic pressure created by the high salt concentration in the soil water.
Since plants have limited control over how much nitrogen they take up, this can lead to an imbalance in nutrient levels, making the plant more susceptible to diseases and stress. Therefore, balanced fertilization management is crucial to avoid over-fertilization and negative effects on plant health and soil quality.
What is the best way how to fertilizer?
In optimal fertilization, it's essential to ensure that fertilizers are used as efficiently and effectively as possible to minimize losses and leaching. Supportive irrigation techniques can aid in this process.
Conducting a soil test is crucial for determining the existing nutrient levels and their soluble forms in the soil, enabling the calculation of nutrient needs for the crops to be grown. Often, monocultures without crop rotation lead to significant nutrient depletion due to their intensive nature.
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Soil quality is vital for successful harvests, so it is important to allow the soil to rest and recover after each growing season. This can be achieved through the addition of humus or organic matter, which is transformed into humus by the decomposition process of microorganisms. The humic acids contained within are essential for maintaining healthy soil.
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To address these needs, we have developed a highly efficient biofertilizer enriched with microorganisms that generate humus and essential humic substances during production. The organic nutrient sources are largely mineralized, making them readily available to plants while being protected from leaching due to their binding with fungal networks and fine particles. A diverse array of microorganisms, such as actinomycetes, help to prevent diseases proactively. Long-term tests have shown that it is possible to achieve high crop yields using only AgriElite, without relying on mineral fertilizers, while simultaneously increasing nutrient availability in the soil. Our microorganisms unlock new potentials in the soil, leading to a gradual decrease in the amount of AgriElite biofertilizer needed. This approach allows for natural soil renaturation and heavy metal reduction, enabling intensive agriculture to continue sustainably.