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Mechanism of action of

an alkaline fertiliser

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Understanding how rational fertilisation works

Mechanism of action of an alkaline fertiliser

Applying basic calcium-magnesium soil fertilisers is an age-old agricultural practice. Find out more...

Topsoil acidity :

Soil acidity is a complex phenomenon. Today there are several techniques for measuring soil acidity. Find out more...

Soil structure :

Confusion over the action of the base and that of calcium or magnesium long reigned. It was mistakenly believed that the two minerals were responsible for the rise in a soil's pH. Find out more...

The soil's chemical equilibrium :

Applying a basic calcium-magnesium fertiliser has a direct influence on soil fertility. Find out more...

Soil biology :

Applying a basic calcium-magnesium fertiliser restores the soil's biological equilibrium. Find out more...

Fertiliser uptake by plants :

Oxyfertil® boosts the fertiliser units' effects by controlling the soil's acidity. Find out more...

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