Avenue Natural and biofertilizers for cotton

Theme : Potassium for cover crops

Innovation relevant to : Cotton cultivation professionals, Industry consultants, Farmers, University researchers on cotton crops,

Application of potassium on cover crops to improve cotton value

Researchers at the University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE) and São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil found that the application of potassium (K) to a grass cover crop grown before cotton in sandy soil lowered production costs and resulted in cotton with a higher market value.

Source : EurekAlert

Innovation Highlights

  • The use of a cover crop keeps the soil at about 28°C-30°C, conserving soil moisture
  • Potassium enhances resistance of cotton fibres
  • Principle: Potassium application on cover crops

Keywords

Cover crops for cotton

Inorganic fertilizers

Integrated nutrient management for cotton


Date

2021-02-16

Geography

Brazil

Innovation done by

Researchers - University researchers

other stakeholders

Farmers and cultivation professionals

Cotton cultivation professionals

Fertilizer industry

Biotechnology / chemical engineering industry professionals

Microbiology professionals

Industry consultants Academia / researchers & innovators