Nanomaterials as fertilizers for improving plant mineral nutrition and environmental outcomes Peter M. Kopittke, *a Enzo Lombi, b Peng Wang,c Jan K. Schjoerringd and Søren Hustedd Food production must increase markedly to feed the growing human population, but this needs to be achieved whilst simultaneously reducing adverse environmental impacts. In this regard, there is increasing […]
Read moreDeveloped by the University of Copenhagen the NN-Easy55 works on chlorophyll fluorescence. Numerous studies have shown that manganese deficiency has a unique effect on the emissions of chlorophyll fluorescence. Manganese deficiency is therefore detectable with chlorophyll fluorescence long before visual deficiency symptoms are present. This is due to the irreplaceable role of manganese in photosynthesis. […]
Read moreThe choice of liquid fertilisers you find at your local supplier is endless. How do you make a choice? Does it matter what form you apply; chelates, suspension concentrates, sulphates or other formulations? Which formulation will give you the most benefits? What type of formulation is the best to use in complicated tank mixes? The […]
Read moreWhat’s so Special about Nanotechnology? Not much!! The word “nano” refers to a length scale. A nanometer is one billionth of a meter – that’s about 10,000 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. Every solid and liquid has a nanostructure!!! “Nano” only matters when that length scale gives a material some particular […]
Read moreTo the Editor of the Australian Nutgrower, Over the past number of years, the number of advertisements for new, novel or alternative fertiliser products making astonishing and enticing claims has grown significantly. The claims made by the manufacturers about their products and what they can do for production, soil improvement, plant health and nutrition and […]
Read moreCrop Nutrition Essentials March 2017 Articles Leaf uptake of nutrients Post harvest nutrition of fruit trees Impact of N timing on corn production New packaging for IcON range
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