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Process engineering for sustainable application of biostimulants with mycorrhiza in agriculture of soybean, corn and potatoes (AMF Agri)
Project
Project code: ML-Referat 304/EIP-Agri-Nr.23
Contract period: 18.05.2016
- 15.02.2019
Budget: 200,650 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: plant production and horticulture, soil
Scarce and expensive resources (especially phosphate) and the requirement of a sustainable economy require new concepts in plant nutrition. Mycorrhizal soil additives improve soil life, nutrient availability and drought tolerance significantly, they thus have a positive effect on plant development and health. Use of available machines (Microgranulator) and their adaptation to the application process will guarantee that an optimal mycorrhization of the crop is obtained under the lowest possible costs. Field trials in maize (corn, organic), soybean (organic, application in combination with rhizobia) and potatoe (conventional) will be establishes. Top priority is the practical approach: The technology for mycorrhiza application must be effectively and easily integrated into the agricultural operation. For the cooperation the participating farmers are an important prerequisite. Preliminary tests for two growing seasons have been able to bring promising initial results for: grain yield in maize (bio) and potato tuber yield (conventional) with reduced mineral P and N fertilization.
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Subjects
- Crop Production
- Plant Nutrition
- Process engineering
