Amino acids contribute to proteins and many plant processes. The article describes their relationship with roots, photosynthesis, growth and responses to environmental stress.
It also reviews organic sources and application approaches such as foliar treatment and irrigation. Amino acid products complement a nutrient program; they do not replace the need for balanced fertilization suited to the crop.
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Different fertilizer inputs serve different purposes in a crop nutrition program. The article compares agricultural inputs in the context of productivity, soil conditions and environmental sustainability.
Read the story →Winter irrigation decisions for citrus should reflect rainfall and the moisture held in the root zone. Seasonal rainfall alone does not describe the conditions of every orchard.
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Soil fertility depends on both the nutrients present and the conditions that make them available to roots. This article introduces pH, exchange capacity and salinity alongside the main groups of plant nutrients.
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