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Microbes Help Unlock Phosphorus for Plant Growth

November 30, 2020 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Phosphorus can form complexes with iron, aluminum and calcium in the soil, which locks up the phosphorus and prevents plants from accessing this crucial nutrient. New research shows that certain microbes can make that trapped phosphorus more available to plants, according to the University of Washington and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Different fungal species isolated from native and disturbed soils within Florida International University’s Miami campus and Everglades National Park. Photo credit Mary Tiedeman.

Are No-Fun Fungi Keeping Fertilizer From Plants?

March 28, 2019 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Science Societies

Globally, millions of tons of phosphorus fertilizer are used every year. But only a fraction of the added phosphorus ends up being available to crops. New research explores soil, fungi and phosphorus dynamics.

Soil Phosphorus Availability and Lime: More Than Just pH?

August 1, 2018 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: ACSESS

If soils are too acidic, phosphorus reacts with iron and aluminum, making it unavailable to plants. But if soils are too alkaline, phosphorus reacts with calcium and also becomes inaccessible. However, liming can influence other ways by which phosphorus might become available to plants.

Liquid Formulation of Avail Registered in Canada

October 28, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has granted approval of AVAIL phosphorus fertilizer enhancer for use in liquid formulations of phosphorus fertilizer across all crops grown in Canada.

Fertilizer Approach May Need To Change

March 30, 2010 | Posted in Crop Protection

In many areas of Nebraska less fertilizer was applied last fall and winter than normal, and applicators have many unfilled orders. Nitrogen application for winter wheat is urgent. There's a lot to get done this spring that may cause you to change your approach to fertility.

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