Norcross, Ga.-The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is introducing a new series of one-page, condensed fact sheets highlighting common fertilizers and nutrient sources in modern agriculture. The series, called Nutrient Source Specifics, is part of its effort to provide science-based plant nutrient and fertilizer information to a wide range of audiences. “These topics offer brief information about the production, agricultural use, management practices, and chemical properties of common fertilizer materials,” said IPNI President Dr. Terry Roberts. “One of our thematic work groups saw the need for this kind of information, and we believe the series format will be useful in providing a quick reference library as we add to it. However, we also encourage individuals to consult with local experts regarding specific nutrient use.” Written by IPNI scientific staff, these Nutrient Source Specifics topics are primarily for educational use by a non-technical audience. The list of topics will include all the major nutrient sources, but currently consists of 1) urea; 2) polyphosphate; 3) potassium chloride; 4) compound fertilizer; 5) potassium sulfate; 6) potassium magnesium sulfate: langbeinite; and 7) urea ammonium nitrate. The entire series will be available in individual PDFs at IPNI’s Web site, http://www.ipini.net/specifics.
Transparency Across the Fertilizer Value-Chain