Bioactivated Fertilizer with Microbial Lysate for Phosphorus Solubilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Soil phosphorus deficiency limits plant growth, as applied phosphorus from fertilizers often becomes insoluble and bound to soil components, reducing its bioavailability and leading to inefficient use and environmental contamination.
Innovation Solution
A bioactivated fertilizer composition combining a source of phosphorus with microbial fermentation products, such as a whole culture lysate, to enhance phosphorus solubility and bioavailability in soil, allowing for increased plant uptake and reduced fertilizer usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If phosphorus fertilizer is applied to soil, then phosphorus content increases, but phosphorus becomes bound to soil components and loses solubility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an organic acid intermediate substance that mediates between the insoluble phosphorus in soil and plant roots. The organic acid acts as a chemical intermediary that binds to phosphorus, forming soluble complexes that plants can absorb, thereby resolving the contradiction between phosphorus quantity and solubility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical parameters of phosphorus by applying organic acid treatments that alter its molecular state. The organic acid modifies the chemical form of phosphorus from insoluble bound forms to soluble forms through chemical reactions, changing its solubility parameter while maintaining its phosphorus content
2Productivity
If more phosphorus fertilizer is applied, then plant phosphorus uptake increases, but environmental contamination increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs organic acid-producing microorganisms that live in the soil and continuously produce organic acids as metabolic byproducts. This self-service mechanism maintains phosphorus solubility naturally without requiring excessive fertilizer application, thus improving plant phosphorus uptake while preventing environmental contamination
Solution Approach 2:
The organic acid serves as a mediator that enhances phosphorus availability at the root-soil interface. By introducing this intermediary substance, the system achieves efficient phosphorus uptake with minimal fertilizer input, preventing the harmful effects of over-fertilization
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The bioactivated fertilizer composition increases soluble phosphorus levels in soil, improving plant health and yield while reducing the need for excessive fertilizer application and minimizing environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
The one or more microbial fermentation products can be or comprise one or more components of a microbial fermentation culture (e.g., a whole-culture lysate of a microbial fermentation culture)
Implementation Method 2
compositions and methods for solubilizing or increasing the level of soluble phosphorus and/or bioavailability of phosphorus in soil
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Plant fertilizer compositions, products, systems, kits, and methods. Products and methods for increasing the amount of soluble phosphorus in soil, solubilizing or increasing the level of soluble phosphorus and/or bioavailability of phosphorus in soil. Bioactivated fertilizer compositions and related methods for increasing phosphorus solubility and/or bioavailability in soil.