Zinc Oxide 70% Agro

• Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners

  • Zinc Supplement for Plants: Zinc oxide is used as a source of zinc in fertilizers to correct deficiencies of this mineral in the soil. Zinc is essential for many functions in plants, including the synthesis of auxins (growth hormones), photosynthesis, and chlorophyll formation.

  • Improvement of Soil Fertility: Adding zinc oxide to zinc-deficient soils can significantly improve soil fertility and crop productivity, increasing yields and harvest quality.

• Treatment of Zinc Deficiencies

  • Crops Sensitive to Zinc Deficiency: Some crops, such as corn, wheat, rice, and legumes, are particularly susceptible to zinc deficiency. Applying zinc oxide helps prevent and correct these deficiencies, ensuring healthy growth and proper plant development.

  • Symptoms of Deficiency: Symptoms of zinc deficiency include stunted growth, chlorosis (yellowing of leaves), and reduced fruit production. The use of zinc oxide can correct these symptoms and restore plant health.

• Foliar Application

  • Foliar Treatments: Zinc oxide can be dissolved in water and applied directly to the leaves of plants as a foliar treatment. This technique allows for rapid and effective zinc absorption, especially useful in situations where the soil cannot supply sufficient zinc.

  • Improvement of Photosynthesis: By ensuring an adequate supply of zinc through foliar applications, the photosynthetic capacity of plants can be improved, promoting more vigorous and productive growth.

• Improvement of Water Quality for Irrigation:

  • Irrigation Systems: Zinc oxide can be used to treat irrigation water, improving its quality and ensuring that crops receive water with optimal zinc levels. This is particularly useful in areas where irrigation water may be deficient in essential minerals.
     

​Other Related Uses in Agriculture

• ​Biofortification:

  • Nutritional Improvement of Crops: Biofortification is the process of increasing the nutritional content of crops through agricultural practices, including the application of micronutrient-rich fertilizers such as zinc oxide. This can result in more nutritious foods that are beneficial to human health.

  • Food Security: By increasing the zinc content in crops, contributions can be made to improving food security, especially in regions where human diets are deficient in zinc.

• Disease Control:

  • Antimicrobial Properties: Zinc oxide has antimicrobial properties that can help protect plants against certain diseases caused by fungi and bacteria. Its application can reduce the incidence of diseases and improve the overall health of crops.