Overcoming the NPK Challenge: Transitioning from Chemical to Biological Nutrition Management
One of the biggest hurdles in transitioning from chemical farming to biological farming is ensuring plants receive adequate amounts of NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) and micronutrients. While chemical fertilizers provide readily available nutrients in water soluble form, they come with drawbacks for deterioration of soil health and long-term sustainability.
New generation of biofertilizers offers a path forward with the help of beneficial bacteria. Addressing soil physics, soil chemistry and soil biology simultaneously is the key for successful transition. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Azactobacter and Bacillus species play a crucial role. These bacteria capture atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into a usable form for plants, reducing reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers like nitrates and ammonium. Additionally, they supply nitrogen in form of amino acids, which are the building blocks of peptides and proteins. These amino acids are highly energy efficient to produce peptides, proteins etc.
Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria and potassium mobilizing bacteria work alongside mycorrhizal fungi to unlock the mining of existing phosphorus and potassium in the soil. These beneficial microbes produce organic acids that help dissolve previously applied insoluble phosphorus and potassium fertilizers (like DAP and potash), and making them available for plant uptake.
Decades of chemical fertilizer use have resulted in a significant portion (75-80%) of applied fertilizers becoming trapped as insoluble minerals in the soil. This itself will last through centuries to come when bio-farming technique is adopted and improved soil fertility.
Zytonic Technology: Instant Revival of Soil Fertility
Zydex’s innovative Zytonic technology tackles soil compaction, a major challenge in modern agriculture. It helps transform hard and compact soil into a soft and porous soils. This improved soil environment fosters better gas exchange, water retention, and root development. Plant roots expand with a larger and denser hyphae network, thanks to the presence of beneficial fungi, enabling them to absorb more nutrients and water from the surrounding rhizosphere.
Enhancing Bio-Nutrient Availability
With a healthy population of nitrogen-fixing, phosphorus-solubilizing, and potassium-mobilizing bacteria working efficiently, the bio-availability of NPK and micronutrients in the soil is significantly increased. This reduces dependence on external chemical fertilizers.
For an extra yield boost during the flowering and fruiting stages, farmers can utilize targeted solutions like Zytonic Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria and Zytonic Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria to address specific nutrient needs.
Zytonic Technology: A Bridge to Profitable Biofarming
By adopting biofertilizers and leveraging Zytonic technology for plant protection & to reduce heat stress, farmers can make a smooth and profitable transition from chemical to biological farming in a single crop cycle. This approach not only improves soil health and fertility but also ensures plants receive the essential nutrients they need for optimal growth and yield with good nutrition & safety for the consumers.
