{"id":53474,"date":"2023-05-24T17:04:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T17:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/blog\/plant-nutrition-maximize-crop-production-with-fertigation\/"},"modified":"2023-05-24T17:04:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T17:04:19","slug":"plant-nutrition-maximize-crop-production-with-fertigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/blog\/plant-nutrition-maximize-crop-production-with-fertigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant nutrition: maximize crop production with Fertigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>what is Plant Nutrition?<\/h2>\n<p> Plant nutrition comprises the processes whereby<strong>plants obtain and utilize the necessary nutrients<\/strong> for a successful crop, it is essential that the plants receive an adequate supply of nutrients for their growth, development and reproduction<strong>complete and balanced nutrition<\/strong>. Essential nutrients include carbon (C), oxygen (O), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), boron (B), molybdenum (Mo) and chlorine (Chlorine)<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11140\" src=\"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nutrientes-esenciales-suelo-1-1.png\" alt=\"Essential soil nutrients for proper crop growth\" width=\"1155\" height=\"1336\" \/><\/p>\n<p> The<strong>liebig&#8217;s law of minimum<\/strong> states that crop yield is limited by the nutrient element that is found in the least amount, and an excess of any other nutrient cannot compensate for that deficiency. In addition, an excess of certain nutrients can have negative effects on plant development and crop yields<\/p>\n<h2>Factors to take into account for proper plant nutrition<\/h2>\n<p> In order to achieve adequate Plant nutrition, it is essential to consider several factors. Among them are soil pH, electrical conductivity, Irrigation water and crop characteristics.The<strong>soil pH<\/strong> influences the availability of nutrients to plants by affecting the solubility of salts and, therefore, the availability of nutrients. The<strong>electrical conductivity<\/strong> of soil and Irrigation water is an indicator of Salinity, and an increase in Salinity can hinder the absorption of water and nutrients by the roots. In addition, it is necessary to<strong>soil and water analysis<\/strong> to know the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics, in order to determine the fertilization needs of the crops<\/p>\n<h3>Importance of soil pH in plant nutrition<\/h3>\n<p> Soil pH has a significant impact on the availability of nutrients to plants. The<strong>acidity<\/strong> or alkalinity of the soil influences the solubility of salts and thus the availability of nutrients. The maximum solubility of fertilizers is found in a soil pH range between 6 and 7, which corresponds to slightly acidic soils<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11143\" src=\"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Disponibilidad-nutrientes-ph-1-1.png\" alt=\"Soil nutrient availability according to pH\" width=\"1000\" height=\"880\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Importance of electrical conductivity in plant nutrition<\/h3>\n<p> The electrical conductivity of soil and Irrigation water is a key factor in Plant nutrition. An increase in soil Salinity, indicated by an increase in electrical conductivity, hinders water and nutrient uptake by roots. It is important to control electrical conductivity to avoid Salinity problems, especially those caused by ions such as sodium, Chlorine and sulfur<\/p>\n<h3>Importance of water, soil and plant variables for proper plant nutrition<\/h3>\n<p> Plant nutrition requires a<strong>integrated approach<\/strong> that considers not only nutrients, but also soil, water and crop characteristics. Soil and water analysis is essential to understand the fundamental physical and chemical characteristics. In addition, soil solution and leaf analysis allows assessing whether nutrients are adequately reaching the parts of the plant where they are required. In the case of organic fertilization, it is also important to consider the microbiological part of the soil<\/p>\n<h2>Fertilizers groups for plant nutrition<\/h2>\n<p> There are three main groups of fertilizers according to their state and form of presentation: solid fertilizers (water-soluble), liquid fertilizers (solutions) and organic fertilizers<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The<strong>solid Fertilizers<\/strong> they can be granulated, pelletized, simple crystallized or compounded, and are usually salts.<\/li>\n<li>The f<strong>liquid ertilizers<\/strong> are preparations resulting from the dissolution of solid fertilizers in water, they are also salts.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong>organic fertilizers<\/strong> are based on organic matter of animal or vegetable origin, and can be in solid or liquid form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Plant nutrition techniques<\/h2>\n<p> In modern agriculture, nutrients are mainly applied through fertilizers, and there are several application techniques on a farm. These techniques include<strong>scattered<\/strong>the<strong>localized application<\/strong>the<strong>foliar application<\/strong> and the<strong>fertigation<\/strong>. These techniques are complementary and can be used simultaneously on the same farm<\/p>\n<h2>Fertigation: the best technique for plant nutrition<\/h2>\n<p> Fertigation stands out as one of the best plant nutrition techniques. This technique offers several significant advantages<strong>efficient absorption of nutrients<\/strong> by plant roots. By locating nutrients close to the roots, a higher absorption efficiency and an even distribution of nutrients throughout the plants is achieved.In addition, Fertigation<strong>high Frequency Nutrition<\/strong> during periods of plant activity, which is especially beneficial. The technique also<strong> reduces soil fertility-related constraints<\/strong>fertigation also provides the following benefits: fertilizer and nutrient concentrations can be adjusted, an optimum pH and electrical conductivity range can be maintained in the soil, and continuous fertilizer application during irrigation. Fertigation also provides the following benefits<strong> cost savings associated with application machinery<\/strong> and is considered a<strong>sustainable technique<\/strong> that avoids environmental contamination<\/p>\n<h3>Multi-channel or Multi-injection Fertigation<\/h3>\n<p> Multi-channel fertigation is a highly beneficial practice in which the following are used<strong>simultaneously supply various fertilizers, acids, bases, biostimulants, etc<\/strong>among others,<strong>during Irrigation<\/strong>. This ensures a balanced nutrient solution and optimizes the pH and Salinity conditions to stimulate beneficial soil microorganisms. To achieve multi-injection, it is necessary to select a technology that avoids incompatibilities between fertilizers and allows rapid dissolution in the irrigation water. In addition, it is important to consider the maintenance and care of the irrigation emitters, which can be done through the technique of<strong> chemigation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11137\" src=\"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fertirrigacion-azud-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Plant nutrition by means of fertigation technology\" width=\"1200\" height=\"581\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Metering technologies in multichannel fertigation<\/h3>\n<p> There are two types of dosage used in multichannel fertigation:<strong>hydraulic and electrical<\/strong>the<strong>hydraulic dosing<\/strong> is based on Mechanisms driven by the water energy of the Irrigation system, which does not require electrical installation. On the other hand, the<strong>electrical dosing<\/strong> uses Mechanisms driven by an electric motor and offers greater precision and proportionality in dosing. Although electric dosing implies a higher initial investment and requires additional technical knowledge, it also provides greater feasibility in the automation and digitalization of fertigation processes<\/p>\n<h2>AZUD&#8217;s solutions in plant nutrition<\/h2>\n<p> AZUD is a company that is committed to fertigation technology and offers advanced solutions in plant nutrition. Its electric multi-injection technology, such as the<a href=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/producto\/azud-qgrow-bs\/\"><strong>AZUD QGROW BS<\/strong><\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/producto\/azud-qgrow-v\/\"><strong>AZUD QGROW V<\/strong><\/a>the fertilizer dosing system allows a precise and balanced dosage of fertilizers, facilitating an efficient crop nutrition<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/producto\/azud-qgrow-bs\/\">AZUD QGROW BS<\/a><\/h3>\n<p> Multichannel Fertigation equipment that allows simultaneous and precise dosing of several fertilizers through Venturi injector technology<a href=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/producto\/azud-qgrow-bs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2694\" src=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AZUD_QGROW-BS1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/producto\/azud-qgrow-v\/\">AZUD QGROW V<\/a><\/h3>\n<p> Multichannel Fertigation equipment with temperature, pH and conductivity parameters display. Like AZUD QGROW BS. it allows to dose several fertilizers simultaneously and accurately through the Venturi type injector technology<a href=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/producto\/azud-qgrow-v\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10864\" src=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AZUD-QGROW-V-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/azud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AZUD-QGROW-V-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1709\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Why choose AZUD for proper plant nutrition in your crops?<\/h2>\n<p> Choosing AZUD guarantees optimal plant nutrition for your crops for the following reasons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Versatility:<\/strong> AZUD offers versatile and adaptable solutions to the specific needs of each installation, from simple options to more complex and digitized systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ergonomics and adaptation to the user:<\/strong> AZUD equipment is designed with the user&#8217;s comfort and ease of use in mind, allowing both manual operation and automation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extensive Irrigation knowledge<\/strong>as a manufacturer and integrator of irrigation solutions, AZUD has a deep understanding of the needs of irrigation systems, which guarantees an efficient use of technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance and technical service:<\/strong> AZUD offers a high quality technical and training service, providing advice both before and after the sale. In addition, its AZUD QGROW solution optimizes the maintenance of micro-irrigation Driplines, ensuring a correct operation of the system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commitment to sustainability:<\/strong> AZUD prioritizes sustainability by avoiding fuel consumption and environmental pollution. It also offers renewable energy options for remote rural areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience and guarantee:<\/strong> With extensive experience in the field of plant nutrition, AZUD is a reliable choice to ensure proper nutrition of your crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plant nutrition comprises the processes by which plants obtain and use the nutrients necessary for their growth, development and reproduction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52467,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[449,473],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crops-en","category-solutions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53474"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53474\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52467"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playroom.azud.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}