Basfoliar K Premium SL (Compo Expert)

Product Details

Potassium has no structural purpose but it is one of the major nutrients required in the plant biochemical processes. K activates a large number of enzymes required for protein synthesis, photosynthetic process, transport of sugars from the leaves to the fruits and in the production and accumulation of oils. A good potassium supply shall therefore sustain the leaf function all along fruit growth and shall contribute to the positive effect of K on yield and on a high content of soluble solids (more sugars) in fruits at harvest time. The action of potassium on protein synthesis enhances the conversion of absorbed nitrate into proteins which contributes to an enhanced efficiency of the supplied N fertiliser. The potassium cation is involved in the maintenance of plant osmotic potential (cell turgence), one implication of this being the regulation of the opening and closure of stomata, which allow plants to exchange gas and water with the atmosphere. This enables plants to maintain an adequate hydric status under various biotic and abiotic stress conditions such as salinity, water shortage and diseases.

Basfoliar K Premium SL is a high potassium grade combined with boron and bio stimulant derived from Eklonia maxima to further increase its efficiency.

Role of Potassium

• promotes the production of proteins (faster conversion of inorganic N to proteins)
• supports the photosynthesis process (results in more sugar production)
• intensifies the transport and storage of assimilates (from leaf to fruit)
• improves water use efficiency (less water needed per kg plant biomass)
• regulates the opening and closure of stomata (guard cells)
• responsible for the synthesis of lycopene (red colour pigment in fruits)
• builds cellulose and reduces lodging
• improves the quality of produce as—weight, shine, colour, flavour, taste and shelf life
• helps plants to fight against various biotic & abiotic stresses as disease, nematodes, drought, cold, heat etc.

Role of Boron

• synthesis & metabolism of carbohydrates (sugars) and their translocation across the membrane
• participates in cell division, cell wall synthesis, lignification & cell wall structure integrity
• involved in Ribose Nucleic Acid (RNA) metabolism, respiration, Indole Acetic Acid (IAA) metabolism & phenol metabolism
• essential for elongation of pollen tube for fertilization
• helps in flowering, fruit setting and nodule formation

Role of Algal Extract (Eklonia maxima)

• promotion of flowering and reduced flower dropping
• improves fruit setting, growth & development
• reduce fruit cracking and increase size & weight of produce
• enhances uniform fruit colouring & ripening
• enhances fruit shine, aroma and shelf life
• promotes root hair development and improves stem health and thickness

Features of Basfoliar K Premium SL

• processed from finest grade of chemical compounds
• processed under strict quality supervision
• high water soluble fertiliser
• low salts for high nutrient efficiency without any scorching on leaves

Dose & Stage of Application

Apply 2.5 to 3.0 ml/litre of water at:

• • Early and late vegetative stage
  • Before flowering
  • Fruit setting & development stage

Recommendation

This fertilizer contains all stated plant nutrients for customized fertilization of agricultural and horticultural crops. Its excellent solubility prevents clogging of drip emitters or nozzles. However, certain types of water may lead to precipitation even without the addition of fertilizer, so special care is required where such waters are used.

Miscibility

This fertilizer is miscible with virtually all the common plant protection agents; it is not miscible with strongly alkaline products or with mineral oils. A simple compatibility test with the intended mixing partners is recommended before practical use.

Storage

This fertilizer can be stored in the unopened original container for several years. Opened containers should be used up or resealed immediately; the product is hygroscopic. Any hardening of the product that may occur during prolonged storage does not influence the chemical quality and solubility of the product.