Microbial nitrogen fixation converts atmospheric N₂ into bioavailable ammonia, reducing fertilizer dependency and improving soil nitrogen content.
Learn More →Microbes produce organic acids that solubilise insoluble phosphates, making phosphorus more available for plant uptake.
Learn More →Potassium-mobilising microbes enhance K availability through silicate weathering and organic matter decomposition.
Learn More →Antagonistic microbes produce antimicrobial compounds that protect plants from pathogenic infections.
Learn More →Microbes produce growth hormones (IAA, cytokinins, gibberellins) that stimulate root development and plant growth.
Learn More →Tolerant microbes support plant survival under adverse conditions (drought, salinity, heavy metals).
Learn More →| Fertiliser Product | Amount applied (kg or L per hectare) |
Cost per kg or L ($) |
Typical % Nitrogen (N) |
kg fertiliser per kg N |
Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urea | 46% | 2.17 | Standard, most common in-season N source | ||
| UAN (Liquid) litres | 42% | 2.38 | Liquid top-dressing (sprayed) | ||
| Ammonium Sulphate | 21% | 4.76 | Applied where sulfur is also deficient | ||
| DAP | 18% | 5.56 | High-N starter fertilizer applied at seeding | ||
| MAP | 10% | 10 | Low-N starter fertilizer (safer near seed) | ||
| TOTAL COST | $0.00 / ha | ||||
| Microbial Product | Amount applied (kg or L per hectare) |
Cost per kg or L ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland plus | ||
| Consortium 1 | ||
| Consortium 2 | ||
| Consortium 3 | ||
| TOTAL COST | $0.00 / ha |
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which certain microorganisms convert atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) gas into ammonia (NH₃), which can be utilised by plants. This process is crucial for sustainable agriculture and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
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Phosphate solubilisation is the process by which microorganisms convert insoluble phosphate compounds into plant-available orthophosphate forms. Phosphorus is often the most limiting nutrient in soils, despite its abundance in insoluble forms.
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Potassium mobilisation refers to the microbial release of fixed or bound potassium into plant-available forms. Potassium is essential for plant growth, but much of the soil K is locked in mineral matrices.
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Antagonistic microorganisms suppress pathogenic infections through the production of antimicrobial compounds and competition for resources. This biological control reduces disease pressure on crops.
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Phytohormones are signaling molecules produced by plants and certain microorganisms that regulate plant growth and development. Microbial production of these hormones can dramatically enhance root development and overall plant vigor.
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Stress-tolerant microorganisms can enhance plant resilience to abiotic stresses including drought, salinity, heavy metals, and temperature extremes. These microbes help plants survive and thrive in challenging environments.
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