What Salinity Can Do to Your Soil
Farmers should be examining their crops now for signs of stress, all forms of stress, not just drought. High temperatures, erratic rainfall, salinity, and nutrient limitations are already pushing crops toward dormancy and reducing yield potential across large areas. With stress-induced yield losses ranging from 8–40%, proactive measures are critical before you have to remediate. Even when you have the ability to reverse the issue, the ultimate yield has been decreased by a factor. It is more beneficial financially to use Nutri-Plus™ 2.5-0-0 since prevention is always preferable to having to “cure” the problem.
Ferticell® Nutri-Plus™ 2.5-0-0 offers one of the most effective, preventive solutions, delivering amino acids, freshwater algae, and bioavailable nitrogen to maintain plant activity and reverse stress before damage becomes irreversible. Prevention is always the best approach, both agronomically and economically.
Nutri-Plus™: A Complete Amino Acid-Based Bio-Stimulant
Nutri-Plus™ is a 2.5% nitrogen liquid fertilizer derived from non-GMO soy and unicellular freshwater algae. It contains 42 amino acids, including 19 essential types, and acts as both a stress mitigator and a growth stimulant under heat, drought, frost, and saline stress.
Key Features:
- 25% unicellular algae extract – anti-stress agent and nutrient delivery system (same as in Universal™ 0-0-1)
- 19.8% total amino acids by weight
- 2.5% plant-based nitrogen – organic, bioavailable, and fast-acting (same as Explorer™ 10-0-0)
- Low salt index and neutral pH – safe for foliar use and soil biome health
Why Amino Acids Matter in Modern Agriculture
Amino acids are vital intermediaries in the nitrogen cycle and play an indispensable role in plant resilience and productivity:
| Function | Role in Plant Physiology |
|---|---|
| Stress Defense | Glycine, Proline, and Hydroxyproline regulate osmotic balance, fortify cell walls, and help maintain photosynthetic activity during stress events. |
| Photosynthesis | High Glycine and Glutamic Acid content promotes photosynthesis and vegetative growth, even during stress. |
| Nutrient Uptake | Amino acids stabilize rhizosphere pH and facilitate absorption of immobile nutrients such as NH₄⁺, P, and K. |
| Root Development | L-Aspartic and L-Tryptophan stimulate hormone production (e.g., auxins) enhancing auxin-driven root mass and lateral root development |
| Biotic Activation | They act as signals and food sources for rhizosphere microbes, increasing biodiversity and soil fertility. |
Mechanism: Immediate Absorption via I.C.E. Technology
Nutri-Plus™ uses
Inter-Cellular Exchange (I.C.E.) by absorbing the nutrient that is then delivered directly to plant cells where they are osmotically transported into the cell, whether applied through foliar spray or irrigation.
- Algae microcells adhere to leaf surfaces, even during light rain.
- Nutrients enter through stomata or root hairs within minutes.
- Cytoplasmic streaming ensures nutrients reach deficient cells, enhancing chlorophyll production, hormonal balance, and overall plant vigor almost immediately.
Application Strategy for Abiotic Stress
| Crop Stage | Nutri-Plus™ Rate | Target Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Post- Transplant/Growth | 1–3 qt/ac (foliar) | Stimulates root and shoot development |
| Pre-Bloom | 2–3 qt/ac | Promotes flowering and fruit set |
| Drought or Heat | 1 pt–1 qt/ac every 7–10 d | Maintains hydration and photosynthetic activity |
| Frost Event | 3 pts/ac w/ 60-gal water | Protects and restores post-freeze |
| High Salinity | Use with Universal™ | Reduces salt uptake, supports ion balance |
Most effective for severe stress:
→ 1 pt Universal™, 1 pt
Nutri-Plus™, 1 qt Microelements™
Field-Proven Results
- In carrots and broccoli, Nutri-Plus™ combined with ProCal™ 3-0-0 and Microelements™ 1-0-0 increased yields by 27% compared to poultry manure.
- In sweet corn, a single application during silk initiation improved NPK absorption and overall plant density.
Why Nutri-Plus™ Outperforms Seaweed and Synthetic N
| Nutri-Plus™ Advantage | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Zero salt index | No osmotic stress, no leaf burn |
| Fast nutrient uptake (within 3 hrs.) | Immediate bioavailability of nitrogen and amino acids |
| No microbial conversion needed | Conserves plant energy, avoids nitrate leaching, supports soil biology |
Conclusion
Nutri-Plus™ is not just a fertilizer; it’s a bioactive defense system. Through biochemical, physiological, and microbial pathways, it strengthens the plant’s ability to grow, reproduce, and withstand adversity. It integrates seamlessly into both organic and conventional programs, stabilizes yields during extreme conditions, and supports plant vitality from the root zone to the canopy throughout the crop cycle.
For farmers,
Nutri-Plus™ is a safeguard, keeping crops active, feeding, and thriving when others shut down. It’s critical to understand that
Nutri-Plus™ is not only effective in mitigating stress after it occurs but is even more powerful when used proactively. Regular use, especially in combination with Universal™ 0-0-1 and Microelements™ 1-0-0, builds long-term plant health, soil resilience, and protection from yield loss before stress symptoms even appear.
Used proactively, Nutri-Plus™ builds long-term resilience:
- Strengthens root architecture and amino acid reserves, with a more responsive internal nutrient network
- Keeps phytohormones like cytokinins and gibberellins active longer helping maintain cell division and new tissue growth, even during challenging conditions.
- By stimulating and boosting chlorophyll and microbial activity for sustained metabolism
Nutri-Plus™ doesn’t just help plants recover from stress—it helps prevent it. Growers who use Nutri-Plus™ stay ahead, while others are left trying to catch up.
