Agronomy experts increasingly emphasize the role of algae in sustainable agriculture. The reason is quite simple: the main challenge for the agri-food sector for the coming years is the stimulation of agricultural crops with natural products to get the high quality vegetables and fruits quicker. That’s where the algae, as substances provided by nature itself, show their effectiveness. They manage to increase agricultural productivity, guarantee food security and carry out environmentally sustainable agriculture.
Algae -both microalgae and macroalgae- are organisms with a long life span on our planet and they have a decisive role in the formation of life. After all, thanks to the photosynthesis of the algae, the creation of the atmosphere was possible thanks to algae. Therefore, its biostimulation capacity to stimulate vital functions is also beneficial for agriculture. From biotechnology, we study and optimize the application of algae in zero residue agriculture. Due to its evident potential in sustainable agriculture, planet needs now more than ever.
The algae as an agricultural biostimulants
The algae are the most important part of new agricultural biostimulants and they allow optimal vegetative development. Precisely, what farmers need for their fields. The agricultural biostimulants are the perfect specific supplement for crops based on the authentic zero resiude philosophy. But why? Thanks to their many components they favor the vigor of the crops with the supplements they have such as:
Thanks to their numerous components, algae provide:
- High fiber content.
- Macro and micronutrients.
- Aminoacids
- Vitamins.
- And natural phytohormones.
Agricultural applications of algae
Algae have multiple agricultural functions:
- Improve soil conditions and help retain moisture
- Act as a potent biostimulant
- They are a source of minerals and trace elements.
Because of all, it is evident the important role of algae and they can have in sustainable agriculture, in zero residue agriculture. For that reason, they are fundamental in the composition of our line of biostimulants.
Seaweeds and their benefits have been known for a long time. But one of the most highly valued species in the agricultural field is the Ascophyllum nodosum.
These algae suffer more environmental stress than other species, as they alternate life cycles submerged in water and exposed to the air. To survive, they generate a high concentration of bioactive agents, ideal for use as agricultural biostimulants.
Featured Products
🌱 Greencal
Greencal is an alga cream formulated from a pure extract of algae with calcium supplement, which is designed to strengthen cell walls, improving the firmness and enlarged shelf life of the fruit. The active components present in the algae Ascophyllum nodosum (alginates, mannitol, polysaccharides and polyphenols) are extracted through low temperatures and cell rupture).
🌊 Optimar
Optimar is a bio activator formulated based on natural extracts from seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum). Its exclusive formula from a combination of acids (alginic, folic and gluconic) forms a serum that favors and reactivates cell division and elongation.
As we see with the example of algae, nature often provides answers to our needs, in the field, in agriculture, more if possible.
