Soil Conditioner – Synthetic fertilizers are rampantly used in conventional farming. They initially resulted in high yields but over the last few decades, it has lead to a decline in soil health and stagnation in yield quantity & quality.

To counter this problem, a combination of both biofertilizers and soil conditioners is the optimum solution.  The soil conditioner component works as a soil amendment that improves soil porosity and water holding capacity, leading to a larger and active root zone and promotes the growth of beneficial biology.

The bio-fertilizer component adds mycorrhiza (beneficial fungus) as an inoculum to further boost its population leading to an extension of the existing root zone, which enables higher water and nutrient absorption. Mycorrhiza is a beneficial fungus that provides essential nutrients in exchange of sugar exudates from the plant. The glomalin secreted by it provides a better structure to soil & stimulates the growth of soil biology such as beneficial nematodes, protozoa and bacteria that help recycle nutrients between the crop and soil.

This combination of bio-fertilizer and soil conditioner along with the use of organic inputs such as FYM, Vermicompost, etc. allows a minimum 50% reduction of chemical fertilizers in the first use with subsequent reduction of up to 100% with continuous usage over 3-4 seasons. The idea is to revive the soil biology and bring its population & activity to an optimum level along with provision of bio-feed in the form of FYM, vermicompost etc., thus reducing the dependence on chemical fertilizers over time.

Zytonic-M: A sustainable product for a bountiful harvest

Zytonic-M is an excellent combination of a bio-fertilizer and soil conditioner that activates & enhances the population of the soil biology.It develops healthy soils, thereby reducing the need for harmful chemicals and water.

1. For high plant survival in drought conditions + water savings
   Zytonic-M makes soil soft & porous thus improving it’s water holding capacity. It also builds a substantially larger & denser root zone, which allows the crop to draw water from a much larger surface area. This leads to an extension of the watering cycle and higher plant survival during drought conditions.

2. For higher soil biomass and improving soil organic content (SOC)
   Zytonic-M promotes the growth of a larger root zone and exponential growth of the soil’s biological population, which contributes to higher biomass being recycled back in the soil. Moreover, the recommended use of FYM, vermicompost, etc. with Zytonic-M and incorporation of crop residues back into the soil further adds to the Soil Organic Content.
3. For improved yields and higher immunity to pests & diseases
   Zytonic-M builds a highly populated and active soil biology, which constantly provides a ready source of plant available nutrients throughout the growing season. This helps to improve yields from the first use itself, whilst reducing the dependence on chemical fertilizers over time. It also leads to the growth of strong and high quality crops that are more resilient to pest and disease attacks, thereby reducing the need for harmful pesticides.

End Benefits of Zytonic-M as a soil conditioner/ soil amendment and bio-fertilizer for crops 

1. Increased yield by 15% to 50%
2. High quality in terms of size, nutrional content & shelf life
3. Reduction in irrigation by 20% to 30%
4. Reduction in chemical fertilizers by 50% to 100%
5. Reduction in pesticide consumption by 20% to 40%

Zydex Agriculture Solutions enable crops to receive optimum quantities of nutrients by boosting the natural soil biology & allowing the soil ecosystem to proliferate. Zytonic-M improves drought resistance & nutritional uptake for a bountiful and high-quality harvest.

Mycorrhiza is a beneficial soil fungi. It symbiotically associates with the plant root zone (rhizosphere) with its large network of hyphae, thus effectively increasing the surface area for water & nutrient absorption by plants. The hyphae directly deliver water & plant-available nutrients to the plant roots in exchange for carbohydrates from the plants in the form of root exudates.

Mycorrhiza Benefits:

• Enhanced water uptake (larger surface area reach) à Drought resistance + water savings
• Enhanced nutrient uptake, especially P à Reduced need for chemical fertilizers by 50%
• Improved soil structure due to the secretion of “GLOMALIN” that aggregates the soil. This creates a micro-environment for the conversion of unavailable plant nutrients to an available form not just by the Mycorrhiza but also by other beneficial soil biology such as bacteria, nematodes, protozoa, etc.
• Improved plant health & immunity due to improved nutrient uptake and mycorrhizal plant protective secretions

How is Zytonic-M different than other Mycorrhiza biofertilizers?

Apart from the biofertilizer component (mycorrhiza), Zytonic-M also helps improve soil porosity, structure and water holding capacity. This creates an optimal environment for different types of beneficial soil biology (mycorrhiza, bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, etc.) to thrive. These then actively work towards converting the unavailable plant nutrients already present in the soil to an available form, thereby leading to the following benefits:

• Reduction in chemical fertilizer requirement (15-50%)
• Improved soil porosity & softness (improved soil structure). Softer soil leads to deeper penetrating roots and better soil structure improves soil water holding capacity leading to drought resistance & water savings.
• Higher soil organic content (due to recycled soil biology, plant exudates & crop residue incorporation)

Zytonic-M’s dual functionality as a bio-fertilizer and a soil porosity enhancer is what sets it apart from conventional products available in the market. Farmers world-over have been able to add value to their farm outputs in the form of:

• Higher Yields (15-50%)
• High produce quality & shelf-life
• Reduction in irrigation (20 – 30%)
• Reduction in chemical fertilizers (50 – 100%)
• Reduction in pesticide consumption (20 – 40%)
• Improved soil softness and health

With Zydex’s bio-fertilizer alternatives to sustainable farming, crops grow to their full natural potential with high quality & bountiful yields. The much-needed sustainable farming solution is now accessible due to our biology booster technology à Zytonic-M

Challenges in Agriculture:

1. Declining soil health (Hard soils, Low organic matter & soil biological activity)
2. Stagnating or declining yields
3. Increasing cost of cultivation
4. Air & water pollution (Chemical run off and volatilization of chemical inputs)
5. Affordable (Can be even considered for Low-cost Mass housing)

Solution: Biological Farming

The solution is to rebuild our soils and natural soil biology with biofertilizers! Laboratory soil analysis reports often talk about deficiency of nutrients in the soil. However, it is important to note that only the plant available nutrients are accounted for in these reports. The vast abundance of plant unavailable nutrients is not quantified in these reports! Soils contain all the required plant nutrients in adequate quantities but in an unavailable form. An active soil biology is the key to unleash these nutrients and supply it to plants in an available form. Unfortunately, excessive use of chemical inputs suppresses this process and is the culprit in most cases.

Zydex’s biology booster technology (Zytonic/ Zytonic-M) also works as a soil conditioner that improves soil porosity and water holding capacity leading to a healthy and active root zone full of beneficial biology. These bacteria, fungi, nematodes, protozoa and other beneficial organisms work throughout the crop cycle to convert unavailable plant nutrients to an available form for plant uptake. This allows a more sustainable form of farming with low chemical inputs and high quality & bountiful yields especially in drought-stricken conditions. Moreover, the active soil biology along with a larger root zone are continuously recycled back into the soil as organic matter to replenish the nutrients used up by the plants.

Farmer Benefits:

• Increased yield (15-50%)
• High produce quality: Size, Nutritional Content & Shelf Life
• Reduction in irrigation (20-30%) and drought resistance
• Reduction in chemical fertilizers (50-100%)
• Reduction in pesticide consumption (20-40%)

Biological Farming can provide safe and wholesome food for all and is the best way forward for the future of Agriculture globally!