Scientists from Kazan State Agricultural University (Kazan SAU) have developed an innovative organomineral fertilizer that increases potato yield by 3.2 tons per hectare, or 10.8%. KSAU reported this issue to socialbites.ca.
It was also found that when this fertilizer was used, the loss of tubers from various rots during storage of potatoes was reduced, and the starch content in the tubers increased by 0.6%.
Organomineral fertilizer, created on the basis of humic substances and food industry waste, represents a new generation of environmentally friendly and highly effective means for plant nutrition. By combining the benefits of both mineral and organic fertilizers, it provides fast and targeted nutrient supply and increases soil structure and fertility.
In the study, scientists applied the new fertilizer to Red Red potatoes grown in well-cultivated soil. For comparison, Biosok fertilizer was used as standard organomineral fertilizer. When used, the increase in potato yield was 1.6 t/ha (5.4% higher).
“Our organomineral fertilizer is an important step towards sustainable agriculture. It not only increases productivity, but also contributes to more rational use of resources and reduction of waste,” said Radik Safin, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan and professor of Kazan State Agricultural University.
Cheap natural materials, including food industry waste, are used to prepare the fertilizer. Production does not require significant costs or complex equipment. The cost of fertilizer developed in this context is at the level of 250-300 rubles. per liter
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Source: Gazeta
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