Farmers
have, for many decades, realized the benefits provided by
the use of fertilizers on their crops in terms of accelerating
plant growth, therefore increasing agricultural production
and resulting in better quality food.
Repeated
farming of arable land gradually reduces the organic content
of the soil and this leads to hard on soil (where soil particles
become very compact and are not able to retain nutrients and
moisture well). Mineral ions and macronutrients are more readily
lost by leaching and as a result, a greater amount of chemical
fertilizer will be required.
Chemical
fertilizers do not improve the condition of hard on soil and
may contain non-biodegradable components from the manufacturing
process. Run-off and leaching of chemical fertilizers are
a common problem, which result in the pollution of ground
water (high nitrate concentrations in water is toxic to humans)
and excessive algae blooms in aquatic environments such as
rivers and ponds.
There
is an increasing trend in the use of organic matter to contribute
to the improvement of plant nutrition, maintenance of soil
fertility resulting in more stable yield levels, as well as
a better resistance to some diseases and climatic stress.
Furthermore, the farmers’ economic returns have increased
due to effective production.
BIO
NATURE TECHNOLOGY, together with a USA agricultural research
institution, has developed a range of concentrated organic
agri-fertilizers that are non-toxic & environmentally
friendly. The ingredients are made from natural botanical
extracts that includes major key components to enhance a proper
balance for every crop cultivation:
Essential
nutrients and plant growth regulators to improve
plant fertilization and enhance growth.
Botanical
extracts to aid in soil amendment.
Bio
chemicals to repel insects / pests and control diseases.
BIO
NATURE™ organic fertilizer is a unique blend of synergistic
plant extracts (Azadirachta indica, Pinus resinosa, Ricinus
communis, etc.) well suited to all commercial crops to meet
their nutrition level for growth and at the same time provide
protection from harmful and damaging pest, insect, snail,
fungal and viral diseases. This results in unparallel vegetative
growth, healthier crops and better fruit yield.
Plants
require at least 16 essential nutrient elements. Although
macronutrients and micronutrients combined make up only 4%
of the total weight of a plant, they are essential to the
plant’s life and growth (Figure 1).
BIO
NATURE™ organic fertilizer enriches the plant with natural
organic matter composing of macronutrients, micronutrients,
secondary nutrients, trace elements and plant growth regulators.
Proper
soil structure and nutrients allow uninterrupted and healthy
plant growth. Soil with lots of organic matter remains loose,
enable roots to penetrate the soil easily to absorb these
nutrients and provide a steady stream of nutrients to the
stems and leaves. BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer products
add organic matter to soil and this helps with soil amendment
to reduce soil compaction, clodding and erosion.
BIO
NATURE™ organic fertilizer can enhance the efficiency of nitrogen
fertilizers by reducing the rate of nitrification and this
increases nitrogen availability to plants and reduces the
possibility of pollution of ground water and aquatic environments.
BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer does not promote the proliferation
of algae in aquatic environments.
BIO
NATURE™ organic fertilizer products are also fortified with
the right amounts of plant growth regulators such as auxins
and gibberellins, which operate at the cellular level, influence
plant growth and development. Effects include cell enlargement
or elongation, seed germination, root initiation, flower initiation
and development.
The
natural botanical extracts in BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer
products contain nutrients that require minimal processing
and are thus easily absorbed and assimilated by plants. In
this way, the growth rate of the plant is improved and also
develops a strong root system. This results in a healthier
plant with a boosted immune system that has enhanced resistance
against disease. Greater crop or fruit yield is expected,
as healthier plants produce larger or more fruits.
Unlike
some chemical fertilizers, BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer
does not burn leaves of plants, even if applied directly onto
foliage of trees, vegetables and other types of crops.
Through
evolution, many plants have gained natural resistance to insects
by producing substances that act as anti-feedants. Plants
may also produce natural oils or biochemicals that repel insects
and pests. This natural ability has been harnessed and encompassed
into BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer products that offer anti-feedant
properties, and insect repellant properties. In this way,
crop foliage and fruit damage is greatly reduced or controlled
when BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer is applied regularly.
BIO
NATURE™ organic fertilizer active compounds acts on insects
by repelling them, by inhibiting feeding and by disrupting
their growth, metamorphosis and reproduction. Many foliage
feeding species will avoid plants treated with BIO NATURE™
organic fertilizer compounds or will cease eating after ingesting
them. It is proven effective as an anti-feedant on about 100
insect species, mostly in the Orthoptera sp. (grasshoppers,
crickets, katydids, etc.); Homoptera sp. (aphids, leafhoppers,
scale insect, etc.); Dictyoptera sp. (cockroaches and mantids);
Lepidoptera sp. (larvae of moths and butterflies); Heteroptera
sp. (true bugs); Diptera sp. (flies); Coleoptera sp. (beetles
and weevils); Thysanoptera sp. (thrips), and Siphonaptera
sp. (flea). This compound works especially well to protect
plants from defoliation without affecting beneficial pollinating
insects like bees.
Root
knot nematodes are highly devastating agriculture pests and
also the most difficult to control. BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer
can bring down the root knot index in tomatoes and a number
of other crops like chickpea, tomatoes and groundnut.
Disease
fungi parasitize food crops and they exhibit distinctive symptoms
like downy mildew and powdery mildew that create pale patches
on the leaves of the plant. Rusts can be identified by their
rusty color on the leaves. Leaf spot causes round, yellow
spots on the leaves that darken over time.
Virus
are spread by insect carriers especially aphids, leafhoppers,
mealybugs, and whiteflies. Viral diseases damage the plant
by destroying the chlorophyll in cells, causing yellowing
of leaves. Symptoms of viral diseases include lower than normal
yields and poor fruit or vegetable quality.
BIO
NATURE™ organic fertilizer possesses anti-fungal activity.
BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer can protect chickpea
seeds against fungal diseases and prevent powdery mildew disease
when sprayed before the outbreak of the disease. Root drenched
with BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer helps to kill fungal and
viral growth within the plant tissues and have a curative
action.
Organic
growing practices utilize soil amendments, fertilizers and
growth promoters as supplements to the maintenance of heightened
biological activity and delivery of nutrients to plants. Naturally
occurring pesticides that are derived from plants are commonly
referred to as "botanicals".
Botanicals
are of interest to those concerned with pest management for
a variety of health and environmental reasons. Botanical fertilizers
like BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer are non-toxic and has
no adverse effect on the applicator unlike many synthetic
pesticides that are toxic to humans and other mammals. They
can be accepted in the organic market where synthetic pesticides
are not allowed. Because, in general, they break down quickly
(within 100 hours), they may be also used near harvest, when
control is needed but other materials may not be applied.
Rapid degradation also means they are less likely to cause
environmental problems.
BIO
NATURE™ organic fertilizer provides systemic, protective &
curative functions for a variety of crops including leafy
& fruiting vegetables, roots & bulbs, stable crops,
tea, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, fruit trees, ornamental plants
and turf.
Leafy
vegetables are especially susceptible to attack from predatory
insects, snails, leafminers, caterpillars, whiteflies, aphids
which damage crop and reduce yield. As a fertilizer with insect
repellent and anti-feedant properties, the use of BIO NATURE™
organic fertilizer on leafy vegetables have shown a great
reduction of insect attack on their leaves resulting in healthier
looking vegetables.
Stable
crops like rice has been the most important cultivated crop
in the majority of countries in Asia. Pests like golden snails,
stem borers and fungal diseases reduce the crop yield. BIO
NATURE™ organic fertilizer helps to prevent snails from feeding
and also adversely affects their ability for reproduction.
BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer also effectively repels insects
and has anti-fungal properties. Rice crops can be badly devastated
by strong winds, which topple juvenile fruiting rice stalks,
resulting in loss of harvest yield by up to 30%. Through the
systemic uptakes of BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer, the rice
stalks are fortified to better withstand sudden strong wind
gusts.
Fruit
trees are usually more susceptible to attack from insects
like leafhoppers, fruit flies, twig borers, scale insects
and mealy bugs during their flowering stage and fruit bearing
stage. Anthracnose (the most common disease caused by fungus)
attacks young shoots, leaves and flowers. Fungal disease anthracnose
and scab, which manifests on fruits can later cause cracking.
BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer provides protective and curative
functions to control these symptoms.
Improved
seed germination for some species of plants are realized when
seeds are soaked in BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer at 1:50
ratio for 30 minutes to 3 hours. During seed germination period,
treated seeds and seedlings are less susceptible to bacterial
and fungal rot. The rate of seedling growth is also increased.
Before
every new crop cultivation, some soil preparation may be necessary.
Loose soil with good nutrient content enables roots to penetrate
the soil easily, and facilitates a steady stream of nutrient
flow into the stems and leaves. It May be necessary to do
some base preparation or soil conditioning in order to fully
optimize the effects of BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer when
applied to crops.
PH
BALANCE
Nutrient
availability for vegetable plants, soil microbial activity,
and soil structure are all affected by soil pH. Most crops
grow well at a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. When adequate organic
matter is present in soil, crops can tolerate a wider pH range.
The pH of acidic soils can be corrected by adding agriculture
limestone (CaCO3) or lime (CaO). The pH of alkaline
soils can be neutralized by adding sulfur, which bacteria
readily oxidize to sulfate that dissolves in water to form
acid, which decreases the pH of soil.
SOIL
NUTRIENT LEVEL
N
(Nitrogen), P (Phosphorus) and K (Potassium or potash) are
the three of the major nutrients that plants need. Prior to
the use of any fertilizer, the soil should be tested to determine
or estimate how much N, P and K should be added to meet the
nutrient requirements for the crop to be planted. For example,
if the soil is only lacking in nitrogen, then an appropriately
calculated weight of a nitrogen-rich fertilizer like urea
will be used. In the application of BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer,
there may be a need to supplement the soil with mineral fertilizers,
if additional N, P or K is required.
Plants
also need a good supply of organic matter in addition to nitrogen,
phosphorus, sulfur, copper, zinc, boron, and molybdenum and
eight other nutrients. Only under ideal conditions do native
soils provide these nutrients naturally. BIO NATURE™ organic
fertilizer is a complete fertilizer that provides all the
above essential nutrients that the plant needs.
BEST
TIME TO APPLY
Dilute
BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer and spray onto foliage and
root area. Effective spraying period is during the early morning
or late evening. It breaks down rapidly (within 100 hours)
in water, soil or when exposed to light, and therefore, does
not create concern regarding long-term effects. It is generally
non-phytotoxic on vegetation when used as directed.
BIO
NATURE™ L-Series liquid organic fertilizers are a unique blend
of synergistic plant extracts (Azadirachta indica, Pinus resinosa,
Ricinus communis, etc.) well suited to all commercial crops
to meet their nutrition level for growth and at the same time
provide protection from harmful and damaging pest, insect,
snail, fungal and viral diseases. This results in unparalleled
vegetative growth, healthier crop and better crop harvest
yield.
Formulated
from natural plant oils and botanical extracts such as Azarachta
indica, Pinus resinosa and Ricinus communis, BIO NATURE™ R2000
is non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally friendly and
has no harmful side effects.
Through
evolution, many plants have gained natural resistance to insects
by producing substances that act as anti-feedants or plants
may produce natural oils or biochemicals that repel insects
and pests. This natural ability has been harnessed and encompassed
into BIO NATURE™ R2000 to provide anti-feedant properties,
anti-fungal properties and insect pest control properties.
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Chemical
fertilizers do not improve the condition of hard on soil and
may contain non-biodegradable components from the manufacturing
process. Run-off and leaching of chemical fertilizers are
a common problem, which result in the pollution of ground
water (high nitrate concentrations in water is toxic to humans)
and excessive algae blooms in aquatic environments such as
rivers and ponds.
Proper
soil structure and nutrients allow uninterrupted and healthy
plant growth. Soil with lots of organic matter remains loose,
enable roots to penetrate the soil easily to absorb these
nutrients and provide a steady stream of nutrients to the
stems and leaves. BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer products
add organic matter to soil and this helps with soil amendment
to reduce soil compaction, clodding and erosion.
Before
every new crop cultivation, some soil preparation may be necessary.
Loose soil with good nutrient content enables roots to penetrate
the soil easily, and facilitates a steady stream of nutrient
flow into the stems and leaves. It May be necessary to do
some base preparation or soil conditioning in order to fully
optimize the effects of BIO NATURE™ organic fertilizer when
applied to crops.