Conventional turf fertilisers often contain high salt levels, which can disrupt soil microbes and damage delicate ecosystems. Over time, this can reduce the effectiveness of biostimulants and other biologically friendly inputs, undermining soil health and sustainability.
At Soil Biology, our liquid fertilisers are designed to work with nature, not against it. Formulated with complexed amides, they maximise nitrogen use efficiency while minimising losses from leaching, volatilisation, and emissions. The result? Healthier soil, stronger turf, and a reduced environmental footprint.
In the turf management industry, sustainability is often associated with enhancing biodiversity above the ground. However, beneath our feet lies an equally crucial biodiversity—the soil microbiome. Healthy soil microorganisms are essential for the successful establishment, growth, and overall resilience of plants, playing a vital role in supporting biodiversity above ground.
Recent awareness around nutrient-use efficiency highlights its crucial role in sustaining both plant health and environmental quality. Traditional nutrient management practices involving synthetic fertilisers often result in high energy use, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and potential environmental pollutants due to leaching and volatilisation. These factors can degrade soil quality and pollute water systems, harming ecosystems.
The nitrogen metabolic pathway is energy-intensive and prone to losses:
Urea & Nitrate → Nitrate → Ammonium → Amide Nitrogen → Amino Acids
Liquid fertilisers based on salts or suspensions carry a risk of leaf scorch, especially during the conversion of urea to ammonia. Furthermore, other essential nutrients, including phosphorus and metal ions, can become chemically bound and unavailable to plants, reducing efficiency.
Urease inhibitors (UIs) have been introduced to stabilise nitrogen and reduce emissions. While effective in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, some studies indicate potential negative effects on soil microbiology and plant growth. By suppressing the urease enzyme, these inhibitors may lead to urea accumulation, hindering protein synthesis and negatively affecting nitrogen uptake and plant health.
At Soil Biology Ltd., we prioritise sustainability by delivering stable, efficient, and complex nutrition that enhances both plant and microbial health. Our amide-based foliar fertilisers offer a strategic advantage by directly supplying plants with amide nitrogen, immediately available for conversion into glutamate—an essential amino acid vital for protein and enzyme synthesis.
Amide foliars bypass the energy-intensive stages of nitrogen conversion, allowing plants to utilise nitrogen more efficiently. This saves energy, enabling plants to allocate resources towards root development, enzyme activities, and increased resistance to environmental stresses.
The unique formulation of these fertilisers includes complexed macro and micronutrients in a low-salt amide form. These nutrients are rapidly absorbed by plants, promoting enhanced photosynthesis and improved root exudation—key to supporting beneficial soil microbes. Additionally, the low point of deliquescence (POD) ensures prolonged nutrient availability on plant leaves, enhancing absorption efficiency.
Soil Biology Ltd.'s amide foliar fertilisers are versatile and can be integrated seamlessly with biostimulants, elicitors, and other nutrient management solutions to create bespoke programmes tailored specifically for your plant and soil health goals.
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