Developed 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 moreWe all know that good nutrition is required to achieve maximum yield potential, but the most essential element is H20. When receiving below average rainfall events in the growing season it is paramount to make the most of every drop. Water use efficiency (WUE) is essential to get maximum efficiency. Getting the crop out the […]
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 moreMicro Nutrients, although only needed in small amounts are critical to the development of plants. Needed for: germination and emergence; Photosynthesis; production of the root and shoot partitioning; reproductive development; flowering; pollination; grain set, grain fill; protein as well as assisting in tolerance to stress from drought, heat, frost and disease. Copper is one element […]
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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