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Micronoc aids farmed-out´ land
Wednesday, January 8, 2003 12:00 am | Updated: 8:27 pm, Wed Oct 14, 2009.

Ever heard of “farmed-out land”?

It´s land that has all of the microorganisms killed through the use of agriculture chemicals and fertilizers.

The Sono Agricultural Distributor in Plainview (phone 296-7377) has a “crop and soil booster” called Micronoc – a mixture of microorganisms selected for their ability to decompose organic matter and fix atmospheric nitrogen for crops such as cotton, wheat, milo, vegetables, etc.

This combination of microorganisms has the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen in a form available for plant use. Under optimum conditions, Micronoc is capable of fixing sufficient nitrogen for plant growth and development.

This inoculum contains microorganisms selected specifically for their ability to decompose crop residue and other plant debris.

Micronoc increases seed germination and influences more even stand of healthy seedlings; stimulates greater root development through early development of primary roots and increase in the amount of root hairs; accelerates development of larger and greener leaves; stimulates early blooming and plant maturity.

Approximately 80 percent of the atmosphere is composed of nitrogen. Much scientific literature is available on various microorganisms and their abilities to fix free nitrogen. This reservoir of plant food is mostly nonavailable but through fixation by microorganisms in the soil, some of this free nitrogen becomes available for plant growth and development.

Since bacterial fertilization is an integral part of the natural process occurring in the soil, it is reasonable to assume that an increase in the number of these nitrogen-fixing organisms in the plant root zone will stimulate fixation of free nitrogen from the air.

An optimum of available nitrogen has a marked influence on crop yields; a deficiency causes yellowing and stunted growth while an excess of nitrogen may delay flowering, cause lodging of grain and lower the plant´s resistance to disease.

Through the process of decomposition, organic matter is changed into humic acids which increase the solubility of soil minerals. The decomposition process may be great ly influenced by the presence or absence of specific soil microorganisms.

A soil may contain large amounts of crop residue or other matter which has not been converted into humic acid. Organic matter present in the soil may provide a good soil tilth but the lack of decomposition may decrease the amount of dissolved minerals available to the plant.

Micronoc contains organisms which accelerate the decomposition of organic matter. These microorganisms were selected specifically for their ability to digest cellulose, increase dissolved solids and speed up the mineralization process in the soil.

With the rising cost of farm operation, Micronoc was isolated and developed for the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil at a minimal expense. Micronoc also contains organisms selected for their ability to decompose organic matter and increase nutrients available for plants.

Micronoc is a fertilizer and through bacterial fertilization it is capable of increasing the amount of nitrogen available to plants. One of its particular advantages is the increase in the efficiency of commercial fertilizer used on the farm.

An advantage of Micronoc is to stimulate early development of primary roots and root hairs which is especially favorable for the absorption of water and intake of nutrients.

Where Micronoc has been used, a decrease in leaf fall has been observed from dicot plants grown on heavily diseased soils.

Micronoc uses no harmful effects to humans, plants or animals.

This inoculum is available for crops such as cotton, wheat, milo, vegetables, etc.

Micronoc was isolated and developed for its specific ability to influence bacterial fertilization in plants of dicot, monocot and root plants.

In liquid form, Micronoc is easily applied by aerial application, ground rigs, or sprinkler irrigation systems. It may be applied in combination with numerous herbicides or alone.

It´s also great for yards and gardens and is TDA approved.

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Posted to MyPlainview: JANUARY 08, 2003 10:41 CST