Chelated micronutrients
Sanjay Agrawal
Managing Director at Growrich Agrotech India | Sushil Corporation | Work vistar Co-Working Space | Jaynita Developers | We Make Agriculture Cost effective & Sustainable by Innovative Biological and Organic Agrochemicals
Chelated micronutrients are often considered to be better than sulphated micronutrients because they are more readily available for plants to absorb and use. Chelated micronutrients are micronutrients that are chemically bonded to an organic molecule, such as an amino acid, which helps to protect the micronutrient from reacting with other compounds in the soil that can make it unavailable for plant uptake. This means that chelated micronutrients can remain in a soluble, plant-available form for a longer period of time, allowing plants to absorb them more efficiently.
Sulphated micronutrients, on the other hand, are micronutrients that are combined with sulphur, which can make them less available to plants. Sulphur is a nutrient that is important for plant growth, but in some soils, there may be excess sulphur that can compete with other micronutrients for uptake by plants. This can make it more difficult for plants to absorb sulphated micronutrients, reducing their effectiveness.
Overall, chelated micronutrients are considered to be a more efficient and effective way to deliver micronutrients to plants, particularly in soils where micronutrient availability may be limited. However, the specific needs of a particular crop and soil conditions should always be considered when choosing a micronutrient fertilizer.