Fertilizer applications are required to maintain crop productivity. Over time, however,
well-fertilized areas can experience soil-related problems which affect efficient fertilizer utilization. These problems include the breakdown of the soil structure; loss of nutrients
due to leaching or erosion; or chemical immobilization of stored nutrients within the soil.

AMS products help to reduce fertilizer loss. Higher amounts of nutrients are frequently seen
in plants when soils are treated with AMS products. In crops, this is also demonstrated by
higher yields and higher crop quality.

How do AMS products improve nutrient uptake?

At least two mechanisms are presumed to be functioning. The first is that nutrient reserves stored in the soil (immobilized fertilizer) are made available to the plant. In addition, AMS products may inhibit fertilizer from becoming immobilized, thus remaining available to the
plant for a longer period of time. While research on the precise mechanisms – and how to
even better influence them – is ongoing, there is strong support from numerous field and university studies indicating improved plant nutrient uptake when our products are applied
along with fertilizer.

Nutrient Uptake Data

Increased nutrient uptake: Corn and milo uptake from processed sewage sluge.

Increased crop quality: Sugarcane data with higher quality and amount of sugar.

Lower nutrient content in soil and higher nutrient content in plant tissue: Cotton soil and petiole analysis

Reduced fertilizer applications: Auburn University field trial with broccoli at a 20% reduction in fertilizer use.

TDN: Alfalfa TDN/protein analysis