Composition:
 
  • It is a solution mainly comprising humic and fluvic acids dissolved in water, extracted from pure vermicompost, allowing the soil to be provided with organic matter by means of an irrigation system (sprinkler, drip, oozing, blanket, etc.).
  • Facilitates the absorption of nutrients needed by the plant.
  • It is an important fertilization complement that stimulates the development of roots and stems. It increases the effectiveness of the use of fertilizers which allows us to reduce the dosage of fertilizer.
  • Improves soil structure by promoting aeration, regulating water infiltration speed and improving the soil's buffer capacity.
  • Increases the chlorophyll content of plants enhancing the colour of flowers and fruit.

Being a liquid it

  • Is faster acting and has an immediate advantage over other solid amendments.
  • Is more comfortable, easy to use, versatile and time saving. All of which translates to profitability.

 

Humic and fluvic acids

  • Are the active part of organic matter.
  • They react with clay forming a clay-humic complex with a sponge like appearance which allows them to release the locked-in mineral fertilizers.
  • The humic acids stimulate root development and thereby more effective nutrient assimilation.
  • They have a direct and selective effect on plant metabolism resulting in growth.

 

Beneficial microorganisms

Heterotrophic Bacteria:

Heterotrophic: is the name we give to microorganisms that synthesize all cellular material based on organic components which means that there is an appreciable amount of organic material in our compost because without it heterotrophic microorganisms could not develop. They are responsible for the decomposition of organic matter in soil. In an organic type compost, the greater the total no. the better with no existing advisable figures.

Nitrifying Bacteria

    • Nitrosomonas: that transform ammonium to nitrites.
    • Nitrobacter: that transform nitrites to nitrates.

In the biological nitrification process, ammonium oxidises in a 2 step processes: firstly to nitrites and then to nitrates. During the conversion of ammonium to nitrites represented by the Nitrosomonas, the greatest consumption of oxygen occurs, as well as the creation of hydrogen ions, providing the media with a decrease in pH.

The conversion of nitrites to nitrates is represented by the Nitrobacter by the action of the nitrite oxidoreductase enzyme (NOR).

The nitrifying bacteria are chemolithotrophs and use nitrification energy to fix CO2, are sensitive microorganisms and extremely susceptible to a wide range of inhibiting substances.

Based on research it was found that the following factors affect the nitrification process:

  • Ammonium and nitrite concentration.
  • List of BOD5 / TKN (Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen).
  • Dissolved oxygen concentration.
  • Temperature.
  • pH

It is necessary that in the soil where compost is applied, dissolved oxygen concentrations are above 1 mg / L which is essential for the nitrification process to occur. It should be a very aerated soil. The optimum range for soil application should be between pH 7.5 to 8.6, although lower pH values also can successfully support nitrification.

If dissolved oxygen levels drop below this value, the oxygen becomes the limiting nutrient and the nitrification rate slows or the process stops.

These nitrifying bacteria are responsible for the transformation of N into forms assimilable by plants. The proportion of these bacteria is highly dependent on soil conditions for them to be beneficial and as noted above, there are many factors that contribute to whether these bacteria continue to grow or die.

 

Amino acids

Amino acids are the fundamental basis of any biological molecule and are organic compounds. No biological process can be carried our without the involvement of amino acids in some phase.

Proteins are nitrogenous organic substances of high molecular weight and all are constituted by defined series of amino acids.

Amino acids are the basic units of proteins. Most proteins contain twenty amino acids.
Plants synthesize amino acids via enzymatic reactions by transamination and amination processes, which involve high energy expenditure for the plant.

Based on the nitrogen cycle, there is the possibility of providing the plant with amino acids so that it would save the work of synthesizing them and hence, we would obtain a better and quicker response from the plant. In this form the amino acids are quickly utilized by plants and once they are applied transport occurs, addressing all parts of the plant especially growing organs.
Amino acids, as well as having a nutritional function, can act as regulators of microelement transport because they can form complexes with metals in the form of chelates.

Having a solution containing a high content of free amino acids, allows us to provide the plant with a direct source for it to synthesize proteins.

Amino acids in foliar fertilization

The main advantage of the use of free amino acids in foliar fertilization is that they are rapidly absorbed by the plant and are used immediately, without requiring further transformation.

Free amino acids
Analyte
g/100 ml
Analyte
g/100 ml

Aspartic acid

0.07
Valine
0.16

Serine

0.13
Methionine
0.10

Glutamic acid

0.42
Lysine
0.04

Glycine

0.58
Isolucene
0.07

Histidine

0.05
Leucine
0.06

Arginine

0.65
Phenylalanine
0.18

Threonine

0.03
Glutamine
1.04

Alanine

0.06
Asparagine
<0.01
Proline
0.45
Tryptophan
<0.01

Tyrosine

0.06
Hydroxyproline
<0.01
Aminogram
Analyte
g/100g protein
Analyte
g/100g protein

Aspartic acid

0.04
Valine
0.08

Serine

0.09
Methionine
0.05

Glutamic acid

0.16
Lysine
0.02

Glycine

0.34

Isolucene
0.05

Histidine

0.02
Leucine
0.02

Arginine

0.38

Phenylalanine
0.09

Threonine

0.02

Glutamine
0.69

Alanine

0.03
Asparagine
<0.01
Proline
0.30
Tryptophan
<0.01
Tyrosine
0.04
Hydroxyproline
<0.01
  • Aspartic Acid: Involved in numerous metabolic processes of the plant and provides it with a source of nitrogen.
  • Glutamic Acid: is a precursor to other amino acids. Stimulates plant growth in the early stages of its development. Promotes the plant's nitrogen assimilation.
  • Glycine: It has a chelating effect, favouring the development of shoots and leaves. Participates in the root system of the plant in downturns.
  • Arginine: Stimulates the development of the roots and plays a role in the synthesis of chlorophyll.
  • Alanine: Promotes the synthesis of chlorophyll, which means a quantitative and qualitative improvement in the plant's production.
  • Proline: Plays an important role in the plant's water balance.
  • Valine: Involved in plant resistance systems against unfavourable situations.
  • Methionine: Involved in the production of ethylene, a substance that promotes maturation of fruit. Promotes root growth.
  • Lysine: Promotes the synthesis of chlorophyll.
  • Leucine: Improves the quality of fruit.
  • Phenylalanine: Involved in the process of humification.
 
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