Process for manufacturing an FTE-based fertilizer composition comprising a carbon source, a plant micronutrient, and a nutrient for inoculant microorganisms

Abstract

The present invention relates to the manufacture of an intermediate powdered mineral and organic composition and a final liquid composition, comprising micronutrients for plant nutrition, soil biota, and bio-inputs, using FTE as one of the raw materials, within the technical field of chemistry, more specifically fertilizers. The final liquid product with inoculant microorganisms comprises: a) 38.55 wt.% to 35.25 wt.% of FTE provided in step 1; b) 5.76 wt.% to 2.65 wt.% of carbon source, either as a powder with 100-mesh granulometry of: (i) powdered molasses, or (ii) powdered sugar, or (iii) powdered humic and fulvic acids; or as a liquid: (i) emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or (ii) glycerol; c) 0.45 wt.% to 0.80 wt.% of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.22 wt.% to 0.40 wt.% of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) traces of up to 0.80 wt.% of inoculant microorganisms; f) 0.01 wt.% to 0.10 wt.% of preservative: sodium bisulfite; and g) 55.00 wt.% to 60.00 wt.% of water.

Description

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR A FTE-BASED FERTILIZER COMPOSITION, WITH CARBON PROVIDER, MICRONUTRIENT FOR PLANTS AND NUTRIENT FOR INOCULATING MICROORGANISMS Field of invention

[0001] The present invention relates to the manufacture of an intermediate mineral and organic powder composition and a final liquid composition, comprising micronutrients for plant nutrition, soil biota and bio-inputs, using FTE as one of the raw materials, and is therefore within the technical sector of chemistry, more specifically fertilizers. Fundamentals of the invention

[0002] Different compositions of root exudates are secreted in varying amounts by the root branches of plants, including organic acids such as citric, malic, oxalic, butyric, acetic, and lactic acids, among others, whose concentration depends on the plant's genetic factors and the stress conditions to which they are subjected.

[0003] These exudates provide the source of nitrogen supply for the plant, as well as promoting the activity of microorganisms and the absorption of minerals.

[0004] For a correct understanding of this document, we present the interpretation given to the terms used, in bold in the glossary below, which should be used in the analysis of this description, the claims, and the summary of the invention.

[0005] In agriculture, macronutrients are those that the plant needs in the largest volume, generally being: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg) and Sulfur (S), constituting the usual composition of fertilizers.

[0006] Micronutrients are required in smaller volumes or masses by plants, but they are no less important for the healthy development of plants, soil biota, and bio-inputs, including: Boron (B), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Molybdenum (Mo), Iron (Fe), and Nickel (Ni), among others.

[0007] The acronym FTE originates from the English term Fritted Trace Elements and refers to a product that has been marketed since the 1940s without changes in its presentation (powders and granules) or in its dry application method in crops.

[0008] The state-of-the-art FTE (Fragrant Experimental Treatment) typically consisted of: a) initially, in a stage prior to sowing, applied as a broadcast powder covering the entire crop area, requiring subsequent incorporation by plowing and / or harrowing, generating material waste by nourishing the area between planting rows, a region that will be populated by weeds, which gain resistance, requiring a greater quantity of herbicides, generating higher costs and environmental impacts; b) subsequently, with the beginning of no-till planting, i.e., without plowing and harrowing, granulated with NPK applied in the furrow, but still having a very slow release for short-term crops such as, for example, soybeans, beans, and corn.

[0009] Because FTE is insoluble in water, and when in granular form with a low surface area to mass ratio, it presents the problem of limited availability of micronutrients to plants due to its very slow release.

[0010] FTE is an amorphous vitreous fertilizer formed by rapid cooling in water after the fusion of nutrients with silica, and it contains percentages by weight of various micronutrients that substantially aid in the normal growth of agricultural crops.

[0011] The table below presents the formulation of some state-of-the-art FTEs currently available on the Brazilian market:

[0012] Usually, as corroborated by the table above, the FTE formulations comprise: a) from 1.00%w to 4.00%w of Boron (B); b) from 0.01 wt% to 0.50 wt% Cobalt (Co); c) from 0.50% to 5.00% of Copper (Cu); d) from 2.00%w to 8.00%w Iron (Fe); e) from 1.00%w to 12.00%w of Manganese (Mn); f) from 0.10%w to 1.00%w of Molybdenum (Mo); g) from 3.00%w to 20.0%w of Zinc (Zn).

[0013] The chemical elements mentioned above will be primarily in the form of fused, vitreous, and amorphous silicates, thus making up, along with Silicon and the fluxes Potassium (K) and Sodium (Na), as well as the stabilizers Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg), 100% of the composition of the FTEs.

[0014] The technology of "frying" or vitrifying nutrients allows for the addition of a wide variety of resources by altering the raw material of the glass, which is also used in agriculture as well as in the manufacture of FTEs (Fluidized Energy Transfer Tablets).

[0015] These "frits" are obtained by melting at a temperature between 1,100 and 1,600°C, cooling in water, and grinding the silicate material, resulting in a ground product passing through sieves with a medium mesh of 200.

[0016] Micronutrients, although present in small quantities, are essential for crop growth.

[0017] FTE micronutrient is a soil-applied fertilizer that features a wide variety of micronutrients in the same granule, when granulated, or in the same particle, when in powder form. In a single application, it provides the key micronutrients needed to achieve high productivity and development of major commercial crops, with a prolonged residual effect, ideal for those seeking high crop performance.

[0018] However, FTE takes years to release these micronutrients, not providing good initial or start-up nutrition, and is therefore ideal for long-cycle plants such as trees, known as perennial crops.

[0019] For a long time now, the state of the art has used dry FTE, that is, in the form of: a) Granulated: for mixing granules with fertilizer granules; b) Powder in 200 mesh: for broadcast or in-furrow application; c) Powder in 200 mesh: in the composition of fertilizer granules.

[0020] In the current state of the art, the cost of the FTE granulation process is high because it requires wetting, adding adhesive or binder, and then drying, consuming time and energy.

[0021] Currently, fertilization is used as follows: a) for large producers: a. initially, broadcast application of granulated NPK fertilizer with or without micronutrients; b. subsequent sowing or planting without the addition of micro or macronutrients in the inoculator, only with the application of liquid inoculants (fungi and bacteria) in the furrow or on the seed coating; c. after initial plant growth, macro and micronutrients may be supplemented by foliar application via spraying or broadcast application; b) for medium and small producers: a. initially, application in the sowing or planting furrow: i. of granulated NPK fertilizer with or without micronutrients in seeders and planters with fertilizer boxes; ii. of liquid inoculants (fungi and bacteria), via injector nozzles of the material contained in the tanks of seeders and planters; b.After the initial growth of the plant, macro and micronutrients may be supplemented by foliar application via spraying or broadcasting over the entire area.

[0022] Currently, FTE (fertilizer extract) has little use due to the cost of granulating it alone or in combination with other fertilizers, and, being insoluble in water, it has reduced availability to plants.

[0023] The use of FTE in insoluble powder form is difficult for localized application in large mechanized crops, requiring it to be applied in granular mixtures with other products. The macronutrients Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K), known as NPKs.

[0024] With the increased use of no-till farming, the use of powdered FTE (fertilizer extract) became unfeasible because it was broadcast over the entire area and subsequently incorporated into the soil by plowing or harrowing, operations that are eliminated in this planting method.

[0025] The use of powdered FTE (Fragrant Experimental Tetralogy) became impractical in no-till farming because this system does not involve tilling the soil or mixing components into it with plows or harrows.

[0026] FTE is a dry, borosilicate and potassium silicate fertilizer with water-insoluble micronutrients.

[0027] FTE has been produced for several decades, but it does not offer the ease of application and rapid nutrient availability needed for various annual or short-cycle crops.

[0028] The prior art does not possess FTE in liquid form as dispersed solids due to several technical difficulties that are solved by the present invention and better explained below.

[0029] In the current state of the art, it is impossible to use bio-inputs applied via liquid simultaneously with water-soluble micronutrients, such as sulfates, chlorides, borates, and molybdates, as these cause damage to microorganisms.

[0030] Micronutrients in the state of the art are salts that harm microorganisms and, being soluble, are subject to large losses through leaching and fixation, mainly Iron (Fe) and Aluminum (Al) present in the soil.

[0031] In the current state of the art, mixtures of salts containing various micronutrients are used, which are applied via foliar spray because if applied via soil, the iron (Fe) and aluminum (Al) are lost through fixation upon contact.

[0032] Foliar fertilization, in general, is intended to correct micronutrient and macronutrient deficiencies, aiming to complement soil fertilization. This can mean savings in fertilizer use, since soil fertilization reduces nutrient uptake efficiency due to leaching and immobilization processes, as per: WINTER, SH; BUKOVAC, MJ; TUKEY, HB. Advances in foliar feeding of plant nutrients. In: McVICKAR, MH; BRIDGER, GL; NELSON, LB (Ed.) Fertilizer Technology and Use. Madison: Soil Science. American Society, 1963. pp. 429-455.

[0033] The best place for micronutrient absorption is in the roots, but these micronutrients need to be available near the roots.

[0034] The absorption of nutrient ions is greatest in the root hair zone, where most nutrients are absorbed, occurring in three ways: a) diffusion, which is the movement of the ion in an immobile stationary phase (from a point of higher concentration to a point of lower concentration); b) mass flow, which is the movement of the ion in the same direction as the water; c) root interception, which is the contact of the root with the ions as it develops.

[0035] In this invention, FTE powder is transformed into a liquid to be applied together with microorganisms and placed in the most effective and economical location, that is, next to the seeds at the time of sowing.

[0036] Silicon (Si) from silica or silicon dioxide (SiO2) provides greater resistance to water stress and attacks from plant pests and diseases, reducing the need for pesticides that harm inoculating microorganisms and soil biota, in addition to the environmental impact they cause.

[0037] The silica in FTE provides better results in climate changes such as droughts, as it promotes the formation of a silica layer on the leaves, reducing evaporation and water loss.

[0038] Soybean molasses, whose typical composition includes approximately: a) 34.6% carbohydrates comprising glucose, fructose, and sucrose; b) 3.2% protein; c) 3.1% fat; d) 4.2% minerals; and e) 2.0 g / L of isoflavones.

[0039] Soybean molasses is rich in carbohydrates, such as sucrose, fructose, glucose, pinitol, and the oligosaccharides raffinose, stachyose, and verbascose, with potential for use as a substrate, producing plant biostimulants.

[0040] Soybean molasses is a byproduct of defatted flour processing. from soybeans for the production of soy protein concentrate (SPC).

[0041] From the alcoholic extraction of soybean meal (to remove carbohydrates from the soybeans) and the subsequent concentration of this resulting solution (in order to recover the ethanol used), a dark brown syrup is obtained, which has a large amount of carbohydrates, including fructose, dextrose, glucose, sucrose, pinitol, raffinose, stachyose and verbascose, as well as fat, flavonoids, proteins and minerals.

[0042] Protein concentration occurs through the extraction of soluble carbohydrates with an alcohol-water mixture, which, after centrifugation and alcohol removal, generates a protein-rich cake (PFC) and an aqueous solution essentially composed of soluble carbohydrates (soybean molasses).

[0043] Concentrated molasses obtained through evaporation is used as a raw material for animal feed, as fuel for industrial boilers, for the production of isoflavones, and as a substrate in fermentation processes, mainly for the production of alcohols.

[0044] Plant polyols are a type of sugar alcohol that can have a variety of effects on plants. These carbohydrates generally act as a protector against stress factors such as drought, frost, and high temperatures.

[0045] Soybean polyol contains pinitol, which allegedly improves seed health, and seed treatment with pinitol results in hypocotyl-radicle axis growth, providing increases of up to

[0046] 60%. Humic substances are constituents of the organic matter in soils and sediments that can improve soil properties and plant metabolism.

[0047] Humic acids and fulvic acids are the most important compounds in the humic fractions, with regard to reactivity and occurrence in ecosystems.

[0048] The fertilizer pH needs to be as close to neutral as possible to ensure compatibility with biological inoculants.

[0049] The humic and fulvic acids for the purposes of this invention must have low alkalinity and the typical composition guarantees comprising: a) total organic carbon of 5% by weight; b) total humic extract of 16% by weight; c) humic acids of 15% by weight; d) fulvic acids of 1% by weight; e) total K2O of 2% by weight; f) density of 1.10 g / cm³ 3 ; g) pH from 7.0 to 10.0.

[0050] The elemental composition of humic and fulvic acids varies according to studies by different authors.

[0051] For reference, an elemental composition of humic acids is: C308H328O90N5.

[0052] Humic and fulvic acids are soil conditioners; however, in this invention they are used as a grinding and application vehicle.

[0053] Humic substances are considered a source of energy for beneficial soil organisms, such as algae, fungi, bacteria, and small animals; these organisms do not have photosynthetic apparatus to capture energy from the sun and must therefore survive on substances on or in the soil containing residual carbon, as per: WHITBY, H.; VAN DER BERG, CMG Evidence for copper-binding humic substances in seawater. Journal Marine Chemistry, v. 173, p. 282-290, 2015.

[0054] Biological inputs (or bio-inputs) are products made from microorganisms, plant materials, organic or natural materials, and used in agricultural cultivation systems to combat pests and diseases and / or to improve soil fertility and nutrient availability for plants.

[0055] Due to its low toxicity and biodegradability, this type of input promotes sustainable agriculture and reduces impacts compared to common agrochemicals.

[0056] As examples of bio-inputs, we can highlight: a) biological control agents: living organisms that promote pest control in a natural way, acting as predators and natural enemies; b) biostimulants: products made from natural substances that can be applied to seeds, soil, or plants to improve performance, germination, root development, and other physiological processes of plants; c) Biofertilizers: a product composed of active components or organic substances of animal, vegetable, or microbiotic origin that act to increase the productivity and quality of plants; d) Biological environmental conditioners: substances that improve the microbiological activity of production environments; e) Biological inoculants: the use of microorganisms focused on intensifying the natural process of biological nitrogen fixation and other beneficial characteristics for plant development.

[0057] Biostimulants are natural or synthetic substances that can be applied to seeds, plants, and soil.

[0058] These substances cause changes in vital and structural processes in order to influence plant growth by improving tolerance to abiotic stresses and increasing the yield and quality of seeds and / or grains, as well as reducing the need for fertilizers.

[0059] Microorganism is the name given to all organisms composed of a single cell that cannot be seen with the naked eye, being visible only with the aid of a microscope, which, in this invention, are the inoculating microorganisms such as, for example, fungi like mycorrhizae, and bacteria such as, for example, rhizobium and azospirillum.

[0060] The bacteria that are part of the bio-inputs and the soil biota themselves indispensably require two classes of nutrients: a) macronutrients: Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), Sulfur (S), Phosphorus (P) and hydrogen (H); and b) micronutrients: Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Calcium (Ca), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Copper (Cu), Chlorine (Cl), Cobalt (Co), Molybdenum (Mo), Selenium (Se), Magnesium (Mg), among many others.

[0061] The microbiota is the collection of microorganisms that inhabit an ecosystem, mainly bacteria, but also some protozoa, which generally have important functions in the decomposition of organic matter and, therefore, in the recycling of nutrients.

[0062] Jet milling is the term commonly applied to fluid energy grinding that utilizes the potential energy of a compressible fluid and converts it into kinetic energy within the mill's grinding chamber.

[0063] Compressed gas or steam is injected through specially designed nozzles, after which the gas expands rapidly and creates a high-speed flow within the mill. As the feed is carried along in this high-speed stream, the particles collide, causing comminution of the material.

[0064] The particles obtained by jet mills have high adherence to the normal distribution, with a slight tendency to generate distributions with small asymmetries to the right, that is, with a small increase in fines.

[0065] Wet grinding using a friction mill produces smaller particles with a narrow distribution, meaning a small amplitude in particle size distribution.

[0066] For this invention, the two grinding systems described above are used in different stages. Being batch grinding systems, they promote the recirculation of materials until the desired particle size is achieved at that stage of the process.

[0067] All mixtures are called dispersions.

[0068] There are three types of dispersions: a) solutions (below 1 nm); b) colloidal dispersions (between 1 and 1000 nm); and c) suspensions (above 1000 nm).

[0069] Since the particles of this invention will be in both the colloidal dispersion and suspension ranges, we will refer to them as dispersions or particles dispersed in a liquid medium.

[0070] Recently, advances in the art have changed the way pests are combated and agriculture is fertilized through the use of bio-inputs, replacing highly toxic chemical pesticides.

[0071] However, bio-inputs, being live microorganisms, do not survive alongside the quantity and concentration of water-soluble macro and / or micronutrient fertilizers currently required by plants.

[0072] These chemical fertilizers alter the pH and / or salinity of the spray solution and / or the soil, harming the microbiota.

[0073] For this reason, in the current state of the art, there are no manufactured nutrients for microbiota and plants that can be applied in conjunction with bio-inputs.

[0074] Aiming to provide an efficient and non-toxic micronutrient composition for bio-inputs and soil biota, this invention developed a technology that allows the combined application and coexistence of microorganisms.

[0075] In this way, the final product of this invention, that is, at the time of application in crops, may contain bio-inputs in its composition.

[0076] The invention described in document BR 1 12023007606-4 A2, entitled "FERTILIZER COATING COMPOSITION, SUSPENSION, METHOD OF APPLYING MICRONUTRIENT TO SOLID FERTILIZER PARTICLES, FERTILIZER PARTICLES AND METHOD OF ADDING FERTILIZER TO A FIELD," presents a coating of fertilizers in a dry state, not indicating compatibility or aiming at use with bio-inputs.

[0077] The invention described in document EP 1 088 806 B1, entitled in free translation FERTILIZER MIXTURE CONTAINING GLASS MATRIX, presents a dry mixture of macro and micronutrients in vitreous form, not micro and nano comminuted, similar to a thermophosphate, of long-known origin, not indicating compatibility or aiming at use as a bio-input.

[0078] The invention presented in document BR 102017026919-1 A2 features only one micronutrient, in saline form, altering the pH of the medium. This micronutrient is water-soluble for foliar application and is not compatible with inoculating microorganisms. Description of the invention

[0079] We remind you that FTE in its prior art form, i.e., powder in a 200 mesh, has become obsolete due to its low efficiency in providing micronutrients when applied to the entire area without incorporation into the soil, as in no-till farming, a planting technique widely used today.

[0080] Unlike the prior art, this invention takes advantage of the water insolubility and slow release of micronutrients in FTE, adjusting the rate of release. The release of these micronutrients depends on the particle size distribution, so that it does not harm the inoculating microorganisms, the soil biota, and the seeds, but rather nourishes them.

[0081] The use of micronutrients in the product is justified by the small dosages needed or required for crops, providing maximum efficiency as it is applied directly to the roots at the time of sowing.

[0082] The objective of the present invention is to provide a means of applying micronutrients in liquid form in the sowing furrow, next to the seeds, without harming the soil biota, including allowing for combined application with bio-inputs.

[0083] The invention comprises using a nutrient solution based on a carbon provider such as molasses, sugar, or humic and fulvic additives, and, at the same time, as a vehicle for secondary grinding of micronutrients in the form of frits such as Fritted Trace Elements (FTE).

[0084] Unlike the prior art, due to its composition and application location near the seeds, it has a "starting fertilizer effect," meaning it provides macro and micronutrients in the initial post-germination stages without harming the seeds, soil biota, or inoculating microorganisms.

[0085] By stratifying different particle sizes as defined in this invention, in addition to the initial effect provided by the smaller particles, the release of nutrients is also achieved throughout the plant growth cycle in the field.

[0086] The final products of this invention have the technical effect of a fertilizer for plants, as well as that of a nutrient for bio-inputs, simultaneously comprising: a) micronutrients in the form of FTEs with various micronutrient compositions, micro and nano particulates; b) a carbon provider comprising: a. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: i. powdered molasses, or; ii. confectioner's sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum.

[0087] For the purposes of this invention, FTE formulations comprising the following are used: a) 1.00% (w / w) 4.00% (w / w) Boron (B); b) 0.01% (w / w) 0.50% (w / w) Cobalt (Co); c) 0.50% (w / w) 5.00% (w / w) Copper (Cu); d) 2.00% (w / w) 8.00% (w / w) Iron (Fe); e) 1.00% (w / w) 12.00% (w / w) Manganese (Mn); f) 0.10% (w / w) 1.00% (w / w) Molybdenum (Mo); g) 6.00% (w / w) 18.0% (w / w) Zinc (Zn); h) 1.00% (w / w) 15.00% (w / w) Potassium (K); i) 1.00% (w / w) 15.00% (w / w) Magnesium (Mg); j) 1.00% by weight 15.00% by weight of Calcium (Ca); k) 86.39% by weight 6.50% by weight of Silicon (Si).

[0088] In the formulation above, the Potassium (K) component can originate from the flux used in the manufacture of the FTE itself, or it can be incorporated into the formulation for agronomic purposes.

[0089] In the formulation above, the components Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), and Silicon (Si) may originate from the stabilizers used in the manufacture of FTE itself, or they may be incorporated into the formulation for agronomic purposes.

[0090] Frit is prepared by melting a variety of minerals in an oven, for example, the micronutrients Manganese (Mn), Boron (B), Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu) and Molybdenum (Mo), and then rapidly quenching the molten material.

[0091] In this invention, the liquid form with dispersed micronutrients, micro and nano particulates, promotes ease of application via furrow inoculation, greater reactivity of micronutrients, greater absorption by microbiota and plants, and greater economy in dosages because they are directed to the plant roots.

[0092] Given the wide range of compositions in the final products, there is a possibility of transforming very sandy soils into fertile ones because, being insoluble in water, it does not tend to percolate through the sandy soil profile.

[0093] The advantages and / or differentiated technical effects of the process of this invention include: a) promoting the transformation of nutrients originating from powdered FTE into a liquid product suitable for application via liquid in the furrow, next to the seeds; b) elimination of energy expenditure and pollutant emissions associated with granulation, as it is not performed; c) promoting the comminution of insoluble nutrients to 90% of the particles to sizes between 500 nm and 5 mm, which confers special characteristics to the final product, as described below; d) utilizing existing inoculation equipment without adding cost to the application.

[0094] Advantages and / or differentiated technical effects of the product of this invention: a) it does not cause damage when applied concomitantly with inoculating microorganisms, being fully compatible with bio-inputs; b) possibility of application in the furrow, next to the seeds, during sowing without damage to them; c) with application in the furrow, next to the seeds, the location of root growth, micronutrient waste is avoided, as they are not applied between the sowing rows where only weeds would benefit from them; d) in relation to or in comparison to traditional FTE, the release period of micronutrients is reduced so that it occurs during the plant development period of that crop; e) the particle sizes of the final product ensure that they do not settle and remain as dispersed particles in a liquid medium, whether in the packaging or in the application tanks;f) It presents micronutrients in a preventative way, that is, for the entire plant cycle, a fact made possible by adjusting the distribution of their sizes; particles of the invention; g) being insoluble in water, it prevents groundwater contamination and the pH of the vitreous matrix of silicon (Si) can be used to control soil pH; h) it does not produce acidic anions (chlorides Cl', sulfates SO4 2') that are harmful to plants, inoculating microorganisms and soil biota, even if not dosed properly; i) contains most of the plant's important microelements in a single product particle; j) presence of the nutrient Silicon (Si), which offers the aforementioned benefits; k) allows, in precision agriculture, the application of greater or lesser quantities of products according to GPS mapping of the sown area; l) reduces the need for supplementary or corrective foliar application of micronutrients, due to the product of the invention having slow release throughout the plant's cycle. Examples of embodiments of the invention

[0095] FTE is a vitreous frit obtained by fusing nutrients in a siliceous medium followed by rapid cooling in water, resulting in a crumbly mixture between 0.5 and 4.0 mm in size.

[0096] In this invention, the bran is ground in dry jet mills until it reaches between 20 and 2 microns.

[0097] The dry product uses carbon sources such as powdered molasses, or sugar, or humic and fulvic acids.

[0098] This concept is best explained by the following steps.

[0099] The manufacturing process is characterized by comprising the following steps: a) Step 1: selecting the comminuted FTE powder with a 200 mesh composition comprising: a. 1.00% by weight 4.00% by weight Boron (B); b. 0.01% by weight 0.50% by weight Cobalt (Co); c. 0.50% by weight 5.00% by weight Copper (Cu); d. 2.00% by weight 8.00% by weight Iron (Fe); e. 1.00% by weight 12.00% by weight Manganese (Mn); f. 0.10%pa 1.00%p of Molybdenum (Mo); g. 6.00%pa 18.0%p of Zinc (Zn); h. 1.00%pa 15.00%p of Potassium (K); i. 1.00%pa 15.00%p of Magnesium (Mg); j. 1.00%pa 15.00%p of Calcium (Ca); k. 86.39%pa 6.50%p of Silicon (Si); b) Step 2: In a Ribbon Blender mixer, mix the components comprising: a. 85.70%pa 90.21%p of FTE given in Step 1; b. 12.80%pa 6.79%p of a carbon provider; i. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: • powdered molasses, or; • confectioner's sugar, or; • Humic and fulvic acids in powder form, or; ii. or liquid: • emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; • glycerin; c. 1.00% by weight 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d. 0.50% by weight 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; c) Step 3: Comminute the product from step 2 in dry jet mills until 90% of the particles are between 1.0 and 10.0 mm in size; d) Step 4: Configure the INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT by manually or mechanically mixing: a. 100.0% by weight 98.00% by weight of product from step 3; b. 0.00% by weight 2.00% by weight of inoculating microorganisms; e) Step 5: Separate and allocate to: a. packaging in hermetically sealed and impermeable containers and commercialization, or; b. proceed to the production of the liquid product; f) Step 6: Mix in a Cowles-type mixer: a. 44.99% pa 39.90% p of product from step 5.b; b. 55.00% water (pa) 60.00% water (p); c. 0.01% sodium bisulfite 0.10% preservative (p); g) Step 7: Configure the FINAL PRODUCT by comminuting the solid parts in an attrition mill to 90% of the particles with a size between 0.5 mm and 5.0 mm; h) Step 8: Packaging in airtight and waterproof buckets and commercialization.

[0100] For the formulation of the final product, it must be taken into account that when increasing the weight percentage (%p) of FTE, the weight percentage (%p) of dispersant and thickener must also increase, and consequently the weight percentage (%p) of carbon provider is decreased.

[0101] The variation in the levels, that is, the percentages by weight (%) of micronutrients in the composition of this invention, depends on the results of soil analysis and the type of crop to be sown.

[0102] For example, grasses, such as corn and wheat, have a higher requirement for Zinc (Zn), and legumes, such as soybeans and beans, have a higher requirement for Boron (B) and Calcium (Ca).

[0103] In this way, through the process described above, it is possible to obtain the products described in greater detail, as follows.

[0104] Note that step 4 means that the intermediate product may contain a maximum of 2% by weight of inoculating microorganisms.

[0105] It is also observed in step 4 that an intermediate product without inoculating microorganisms can be obtained, allowing for their incorporation later, if desired.

[0106] The intermediate product in powder form is obtained in step 3 of the process, by comminuting the product from step 2 in jet mill type mills to particle sizes between 1.0 and 10.0 mm;

[0107] The INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT in powder form and without inoculating microorganisms comprises: a) 85.70% by weight 90.21% by weight of FTE given in step 1; b) 12.80% by weight 6.79% by weight of a carbon provider: a. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: I. powdered molasses, or; ii. confectioner's sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) 1.00% by weight to 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.50% by weight to 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum.

[0108] The INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT in powder form and with inoculating microorganisms comprises: a) 85.69% by weight 88.35% by weight of FTE given in step 1; b) 12.80% by weight 6.65% by weight of a carbon provider: a. either powder in 100 mesh particle size of: i. powdered molasses, or; ii. powdered sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) 1.00% by weight 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.50% by weight 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) 0.01% by weight 2.00% by weight of inoculating microorganisms.

[0109] The FINAL PRODUCT, liquid and free of inoculating microorganisms, comprising: a) 38.55% by weight (w / w) 35.99% by weight (fTE) given in step 1; b) 5.76% by weight (w / w) 2.71% by weight (w / w) of a carbon provider: a. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: i. powdered molasses, or; ii. powdered sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) 0.45% by weight 0.80% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.22% by weight 0.40% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) 0.01% by weight 0.10% by weight of preservative: sodium bissu phite; f) 55.00% by weight 60.00% by weight of water. [001 10] The FINAL PRODUCT, liquid and with inoculating microorganisms, comprising: a) 38.55% by weight 35.25% by weight of FTE given in step 1; b) 5.76% by weight 2.65% by weight of a carbon provider: a. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: i. powdered molasses, or; ii. confectioner's sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) 0.45% by weight 0.80% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.22% by weight 0.40% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) traces to 0.80% by weight of inoculating microorganisms; f) 0.01% by weight, 0.10% by weight, sodium bisulfite preservative; g) 55.00% by weight, 60.00% by weight, water. Specific example of embodiments of the invention for grass cultivation. [001 1 1] Considering a formulation for corn cultivation, a grass, a zinc-rich FTE (French Tetradial) would be adopted as raw material, namely FTE BR-12 or FTE BR-24. [001 12] For example, using FTE BR-24, the manufacturing process is characterized by comprising the following steps: a) step 1: selecting FTE BR-24 in comminuted powder 200 mesh; with the composition comprising: a. 3.60% by weight of Boron (B); b. 1.60% Copper (Cu); c. 6.00% Iron (Fe); d. 4.00% Manganese (Mn); e. 0.20% Molybdenum (Mo); f. 18.00% Zinc (Zn); g. 15.00% Potassium (K); h. 1.00% Magnesium (Mg); i. 1.00% Calcium (Ca); j. 49.60% Silica (Si); b) Step 2: In a Ribbon Blender mixer, mix the components comprising: a. 90.00% of the FTE given in step 1; b. 7.00% carbon provider: powdered molasses in 100 mesh particle size; c. 2.00% dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d. 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; c) Step 3: Comminute the product from step 2 in dry jet mills until 90% of the particles are between 1.0 and 10.0 mm in size; d) Step 4: Configure the INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT by manually or mechanically mixing: a. 98.00% by weight of product from step 3; b. 2.00% by weight of inoculating microorganisms; e) Step 5: Separate and allocate to: a. packaging in airtight and impermeable containers and commercialization, or; b.proceed to the production of the liquid product; f) step 6: mix in a Cowles mixer: a. 39.90% by weight of product from step 5.b; b. 60.00% by weight of water; c. 0.10% by weight of preservative: sodium bisulfite; g) step 7: configure the FINAL PRODUCT by comminuting the solid parts in an attrition mill to 90% of the particles with a size between 0.5 and 5.0 mm; h) Step 8: Packaging in airtight and waterproof buckets and marketing. [001 13] This process generates the INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT in powder form with inoculating microorganisms comprising: a) 88.14% by weight of micronutrients comprising: a. 3.60% by weight of Boron (B); b. 1.60% by weight of Copper (Cu); c. 6.00% by weight of Iron (Fe); d. 4.00% by weight of Manganese (Mn); e. 0.20% by weight of Molybdenum (Mo); f. 18.00% by weight of Zinc (Zn); g. 15.00% by weight of Potassium (K); h. 1.00% by weight of Magnesium (Mg); i. 1.00% by weight of Calcium (Ca); j. 49.60% by weight of Silica (Si); b) 6.86% by weight of carbon provider: powdered molasses in 100 mesh particle size; c) 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) 2.00% by weight of inoculating microorganisms. [001 14] This process generates the FINAL PRODUCT in liquid form and with inoculating microorganisms comprising: a) 35.17% by weight of micronutrients, the sum of which comprises: a. 3.60% by weight of Boron (B); b. 1.60% by weight of Copper (Cu); c. 6.00% by weight of Iron (Fe); d. 4.00% by weight of Manganese (Mn); e. 0.20% by weight of Molybdenum (Mo); f. 18.00% by weight of Zinc (Zn); g. 15.00% by weight of Potassium (K); h. 1.00% by weight of Magnesium (Mg); i. 1.00% wt of Calcium (Ca); j. 49.60% wt of Silica (Si); b) 2.74% wt of carbon provider: powdered molasses in 100 mesh particle size; c) 0.80% wt of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.40% wt of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) 0.80% wt of inoculating microorganisms; f) 0.10% sodium bisulfite preservative; g) 60.00% wt of water. Specific example of embodiments of the invention for legume cultivation [001 15] Considering a formulation for soybean cultivation, a legume, a molybdenum (Mo) rich FTE would be adopted as raw material, namely FTE BR - 16. [001 16] The manufacturing process is characterized by comprising the following steps: a) Step 1: select the FTE BR - 16 comminuted powder, 200 mesh; with the composition comprising: a. 1.50% wt of Boron (B); b. 3.50% wt of Copper (Cu); c. 0.40% wt of Molybdenum (Mo); d. 3.50% wt of Zinc (Zn); e. 2.00% wt of Potassium (K); f. 2.50% wt of Magnesium (Mg); g. 1.00% wt of Calcium (Ca); h. 85.60% wt of Silica (Si); b) Step 2: in a Ribbon Blender mixer, mix the components comprising: a. 90.00% wt of the FTE given in step 1; b. 7.00% by weight of carbon provider: powdered molasses in 100 mesh particle size; c. 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d. 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; c) Step 3: Comminute the product from step 2 in dry jet mills until 90% of the particles are between 1.0 and 10.0 mm in size; d) Step 4: Configure the INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT by mixing manually or Mechanically: a. 98.00% by weight of product from step 3; b. 2.00% by weight of inoculating microorganisms; e) Step 5: Separate and allocate to: a. Packaging in hermetically sealed and impermeable containers and commercialization, or; b. Proceed to the production of the liquid product; f) Step 6: Mix in a Cowles-type mixer: a. 39.90% by weight of product from step 5.b; b. 60.00% by weight of water; c. 0.10% by weight of preservative: sodium bisulfite; g) Step 7: Configure the FINAL PRODUCT by comminuting the solid parts in an attrition mill to 90% of the particles with a size between 0.5 and 5.0 mm; h) Step 8: Packaging in hermetically sealed and impermeable buckets and commercialization. [001 17] This process generates the INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT in powder form with inoculating microorganisms comprising: a) 88.14% by weight of micronutrients comprising: a. 1.50% by weight of Boron (B); b. 3.50% by weight of Copper (Cu); c. 0.40% by weight of Molybdenum (Mo); d. 3.50% by weight of Zinc (Zn); e. 2.00% by weight of Potassium (K); f. 2.50% by weight of Magnesium (Mg); g. 1.00% by weight of Calcium (Ca); h. 85.60% by weight of Silica (Si); b) 6.86% by weight of carbon provider: powdered molasses in 100 mesh particle size; c) 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) 2.00% by weight of inoculating microorganisms. [001 18] This process generates the FINAL PRODUCT in liquid form with inoculating microorganisms comprising: a) 35.17% by weight of micronutrients, the sum of which comprises: a. 1.50% by weight of Boron (B); b. 3.50% by weight of Copper (Cu); c. 0.40% by weight of Molybdenum (Mo); d. 3.50% by weight of Zinc (Zn); e. 2.00% by weight of Potassium (K); f. 2.50% by weight of Magnesium (Mg); g. 1.00% by weight of Calcium (Ca); h. 85.60% by weight of Silica (Si); b) 2.74% by weight of carbon provider: powdered molasses in 100 mesh particle size; c) 0.80% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.40% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) 0.80% by weight of inoculating microorganisms; f) 0.10% by weight of sodium bisulfite preservative; g) 60.00% by weight of water.

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CLAIMS 1. MANUFACTURING PROCESS of a fertilizer and nutrient composition for inoculating microorganisms, characterized by comprising: a) Step 1: selecting comminuted powdered FTE (200 mesh) with a composition comprising: a. 1.00% by weight 4.00% by weight Boron (B); b. 0.01% by weight 0.50% by weight Cobalt (Co); c. 0.50% by weight 5.00% by weight Copper (Cu); d. 2.00% by weight 8.00% by weight Iron (Fe); e. 1.00% by weight 12.00% by weight Manganese (Mn); f. 0.10% by weight 1.00% by weight Molybdenum (Mo); g. 6.00% by weight 18.0% by weight Zinc (Zn); h. a) Step 1: Mix in a Ribbon Blender the components comprising: a. 1.00%pa 15.00%p of Potassium (K); b. 1.00%pa 15.00%p of Magnesium (Mg); c. 1.00%pa 15.00%p of Calcium (Ca); d. 86.39%pa 6.50%p of Silicon (Si); b) Step 2: Mix in a Ribbon Blender the components comprising: a. 85.70%pa 90.21%p of FTE given in Step 1; b. 12.80%pa 6.79%p of a carbon provider: i. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: • powdered molasses, or; • confectioner's sugar, or; • Humic and fulvic acids in powder form, or; ii. or liquid: • emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; • glycerin; c. 1.00% by weight 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d. 0.50% by weight 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; c) Step 3: Comminute the product from step 2 in dry jet mills until 90% of the particles are between 2 and 20 mm in size; d) Step 4: Configure the INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT by manually or mechanically mixing: a. 100.0% (by weight) 98.00% (by weight) of the product from step 3; b. 0.00% (by weight) 2.00% (by weight) of inoculating microorganisms; e) Step 5: Dispose of for: a. packaging in hermetically sealed and impermeable containers and commercialization, or; b. proceed to the production of the liquid product; f) Step 6: Mix in a Cowles mixer: a. 44.99% (by weight) 39.90% (by weight) of the product from step 5.b; b. 55.00% (by weight) 60.00% (by weight) of water; c. 0.01% by weight, 0.10% by weight of preservative: sodium bisulfite; g) step 7: configure the FINAL PRODUCT by comminuting the solid parts in an attrition mill to 90% of the particles with a size between 0.5 µm and 5.0 µm; h) step 8: packaging in airtight and waterproof buckets and marketing.

2. INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT in powder form and without inoculating microorganisms, obtained by the process defined in claim 1, characterized by comprising: a) 85.70% by weight 90.21% by weight of FTE given in step 1; b) 12.80% by weight 6.79% by weight of a carbon provider: a. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: i. powdered molasses, or; ii. confectioner's sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) 1.00% by weight 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.50% by weight to 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum.

3. INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT in powder form and with inoculating microorganisms, obtained by the process defined in claim 1, characterized by comprising: a) 85.69% by weight 88.35% by weight of FTE given in step 1; b) 12.80% by weight 6.65% by weight of a carbon provider: a. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: i. powdered molasses, or; ii. confectioner's sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) 1.00% by weight 2.00% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.50% by weight 1.00% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) 0.01% pa 2.00% p of inoculating microorganisms.

4. FINAL PRODUCT liquid and free of inoculating microorganisms, obtained by the process defined in claim 1, characterized by comprising: a) 35.55% by weight 35.99% by weight of FTE given in step 1; b) 5.76% by weight 2.71% by weight of a carbon provider: a. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: i. powdered molasses, or; ii. confectioner's sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) 0.45% by weight 0.80% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.22% by weight 0.40% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) 0.01% by weight and 0.10% by weight of sodium bisulfite preservative; f) 55.00% water content 60.00% water content.

5. FINAL PRODUCT liquid with inoculating microorganisms, obtained by the process defined in claim 1, characterized by comprising: a) 38.55% by weight 35.25% by weight of FTE given in step 1; b) 5.76% by weight 2.65% by weight of a carbon provider: a. or powder in 100 mesh particle size of: i. powdered molasses, or; ii. confectioner's sugar, or; iii. powdered humic and fulvic acids, or; b. or liquid: i. emulsifiable vegetable polyol, or; ii. glycerin; c) 0.45% by weight 0.80% by weight of dispersant: sodium polyacrylate; d) 0.22% by weight 0.40% by weight of thickener: xanthan gum or guar gum; e) traces to 0.80% by weight of inoculating microorganisms; f) 0.01% by weight to 0.10% by weight of sodium bisulfite preservative; g) 55.00% by weight to 60.00% by weight of water.

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