Phosphorus is part of the trifecta of plant macronutrients that govern plant nutrition. It plays a central role in the creation of biological energy from light via photosynthesis. It is a vital component of the genetic material and plays an intrinsic role in plant metabolic functions. Most of the inorganic phosphorus content in farms soils today is bio-unavailable and cannot be assimilated by the plant directly.
Benefits
Plant-microbe interaction extends well over the soil rhizosphere. Microbes colonise the plant phyllosphere and heavily influence plant vigor and productivity. Microbes are the first line of defense against pathogen attacks and are responsible for the alleviation of biotic and abiotic stress.
Soil health depends on three vital components: physical, chemical and biological. Soil biological fertility encompasses an entire community of microorganisms, called a microbiome. Each organism in the microbiome plays a unique role in maintaining soil health and productivity. Chemical intensive methods of agriculture have severely reduced soil biological fertility. To redress this, the soil needs microbiome replenishment.
