Chelated micronutrients amino acid for plants

What are amino acid chelated micronutrients?

Amino acid chelated micronutrients fertilizer is an organic trace element fertilizer. It is a stable compound formed by chelating trace elements (such as iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, molybdenum, etc.) with amino acids. In this compound, the trace element ions are surrounded by amino acid molecules to form a ring structure, just like a “cage” to “lock” the trace elements inside.

The benefit of chelated micronutrients amino acids fertilizer.

1. Characteristics of amino acid chelated micronutrients .     

a. Amino acid chelate micronutrients fertilizers have high stability:   In the soil, amino acid chelate trace element fertilizers are less affected by factors such as soil acidity (pH) and redox potential. Compared with inorganic trace element fertilizers, amino acid chelate trace element fertilizers are more stable in the soil. For example, inorganic zinc fertilizers (such as zinc sulfate) can easily generate zinc hydroxide precipitation in alkaline soil, so that zinc cannot be effectively absorbed by plants; while amino acid chelate zinc can remain dissolved in a wider pH range and can be better absorbed by plant roots.

b. Amino acid chelate micronutrients fertilizers have high absorption efficiency: Its structural characteristics make it easier for plants to absorb. There are special transport proteins on the surface of plant root cells that can recognize amino acids. When amino acid chelate trace elements are close to the roots, they will be absorbed by the plant along with the amino acids. This is like a “hitchhiking” method, which greatly improves the absorption efficiency of trace elements. Moreover, the absorbed trace elements can be transported and utilized more efficiently in the plant body, which is beneficial to the growth and development of plants.             

c. Amino acid chelated micronutrients are environmentally friendly: This type of fertilizer reduces the leaching loss of trace elements in the soil and the potential harm to the soil ecological environment. Because it is not easy to cause trace elements to accumulate in the soil and cause soil pollution due to excessive application like inorganic trace element fertilizers. At the same time, due to its high-efficiency absorption characteristics, it also reduces the amount of fertilizer applied to a certain extent, which meets the development requirements of green agriculture.

2. What is the effect of amino acid chelated micronutrients for plants?

a. Amino acid chelated micronutrients fertilizer can promote plant growth: trace elements are components or activators of many enzymes in plants. For example, zinc is a component of carbonic anhydrase, which plays an important role in plant photosynthesis. The application of amino acid chelated zinc fertilizer can improve the photosynthesis efficiency of plants, promote the growth of plant leaves and the overall development of plants. Iron is an essential element in the synthesis of plant chlorophyll. Amino acid chelated iron fertilizer can effectively prevent plant iron deficiency yellow leaf disease and ensure the greenness of plant leaves and normal photosynthesis.

b. Amino acid chelated micronutrients fertilizer can improve the quality of agricultural products: it can improve the quality of agricultural products. For example, in fruit tree cultivation, the application of amino acid chelated trace element fertilizer can increase the sugar content, color and hardness of fruits. In vegetable cultivation, it helps to improve the quality indicators such as vitamin content and taste of vegetables.

c. Amino acid chelated micronutrients fertilizer can enhance plant resistance: these fertilizers can enhance the resistance of plants to adversity. For example, trace elements such as copper and manganese participate in the formation of the antioxidant enzyme system in plants, which can help plants eliminate free radicals in the body and reduce the damage to plants caused by adverse conditions such as drought, high temperature and low temperature.