Growth markets for new fertilisers

• Autores: James Sean Dickson
• Localización: Industrial Minerals, ISSN 0019-8544, Nº. 570, 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Marzo)
• Idioma: inglés
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  • H J Baker & Bro Inc.'s president of crop performance, Don Cherry, told IM that plant metabolism and physiology depend on sulphur-containing compounds -- not least because two essential amino acids require sulphur in their structure. He pointed out that sulphur was the fourth major nutrient required by plants, after nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.

    Eurochem, alongside H J Baker, India's Tata Chemicals and Sirius, are all looking to address the problem of sulphur deficiency. By significantly increasing crop yields for farmers, the companies hope to rack up sales of a new set of sulphur-deficiency correcting fertilisers.

    [JT Starzecki] told IM that it is about more than just yield: "Our potash mirrors sulphate of potash (SOP) -- there are few chloride ions in POLY4," he said, explaining that this opens its use to chloride sensitive crops, which include edible fruits, nuts and wine grapes. The taste of fruit and nuts can be significantly impacted by the excessive presence of chlorine, which is far less of an issue for cereals and grains.