Sugar Cane Solutions with Nano Technology
Nano Technology for Agriculture with specific reference to Sugar Cane
Nanotechnology refers to the science and engineering of tiny objects between one and 100 nano meters (a nano meter is one billionth of a meter). Researchers and farmers need nanotechnology, such as nanoscale biosensors and nanoparticles, to get an inside look at and manipulate processes like the spread of pathogens. Use of nanotechnology could permit rapid advances in agricultural research, such as reproductive science and technology which will produce large amount of seeds and fruits unaffected by season and period, early detection of stresses and alleviating stress effects and disease prevention and treatment in plants. Nanomaterials in agriculture aim to reduce chemicals and nutrient losses while increase productivity through smart and controlled release of pest repellent and nutrients and prevention of contamination.
Advantages of NT in Agri
Nanoparticles have several potential advantages over conventional fertilizers. They can be more easily absorbed by plants (bio-availability), which can lead to increased crop yields. They can also be more targeted, meaning that they can be applied to specific areas of the plant that need nutrients. They are much cheaper as less is require (less is more) and play huge role in soil regeneration!
Metallic nanoparticles (NPs) can promote germination, growth and yield of plants. Broad spectrum of mechanisms is responsible for their positive effects. NPs can increase water uptake and metabolism of stocks nutrients in exposed seeds. NPs can serve as source of micronutrients such iron, zinc or manganese etc.
In agriculture, nano bio-fertilizers are helping to enhance plant growth by providing smart nourishment. Nano-pesticides (control pests), nano-insecticides (against insects), nano-fungicides, and nano=herbicides (control weeds in the field) are the output of advanced nano-biotechnological research.
Sugarcane diseases in Southern Africa (South African Sugarcane
Research Institute)
Important diseases: Ratoon stunting disease (RSD); Smut; Mosaic; Brown rust; Tawny rust; Yellow leaf syndrome; Pineapple sett rot; Leaf scald; Sour rot; Red rot; Pokkah boeng; Maize streak;
Minor diseases: Brown spot; Ring spot; Eye spot; Red leaf spot; Yellow spot ; Gumming; Red stripe/Top rot/False red stripe ; Basal stem rot; Sheath rot; Chlorotic streak; Streak
Long-term and indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides to mitigate plant pathogens have created serious issues of water health, soil contamination, non-target organisms, resistant species, and unpredictable environmental and human health hazards. These constraints have forced scientists to develop alternative plant disease management strategies to reduce synthetic chemical’ dependency. Dry Tech Aerogels developed a product Atom8, Leaf Wash to combat these diseases.
Agricultural uses of nano products with specific references to Sugar Cane production
- Atom8, Leaf Wash a bio-pesticide
Atom8 Leaf Wash, is a scientifically formulated matrix that is completely safe, non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-dehydrating and anti-pathogenic. The active ingredient, Ultrapure, Chitosan and some other propriety IP. Ultrapure is naturally found in one’s white blood cells, as the first line of defence against bacteria, fungi, spores, viruses, biofilms and other pathogenic micro-organisms. It is completely safe for application on plants and animals while posing no threat to animals/humans that may come into contact. Ultrapure and chitosan is broken down when it comes into contact with any organic material and is therefore 100% biodegradable. It is not necessary to wipe or rinse the area of application after spraying, dipping, wiping or submerging it in Leaf Wash and it will not cause burning/damage to sensitive plants or parts thereof and poses no threat to any persons or animals and/or equipment in the vicinity. It can be s[rayed on via normal irrigation or by a irrigation system behind a tractor or by hand.
Atom8, Leaf Wash can kill 99,999% of all bacteria, funguses and viral infections.
Atom8 SM10, Foliar spray
Foliar feeding is the application of essential plant nutrients to above-ground parts of the plant. This is done by spraying soluble minerals as a fine mist on the leaves. With foliar feeding, nutrients are generally absorbed more effectively than with soil-administered fertilising.
- Water Soluble SM10 for plants
Dry Tech Aerogels, South Africa is the Professional Developer and manufacturer of SM10 with a polysaccharide polymer additive. We are your best choice to purchase bulk high-quality of SM10 with water-soluble matrix. Our natural polysaccharide polymer is registered as a “plant inducer” in the Ministry of Agriculture and is also known as a “sugar chain plant vaccine”. Its mission is to activate plants’ immunity ability to diseases & stress. And it’s suitable for all crops especially tomato, pepper, coffee tree, tobacco, cannabis, etc. Due to the high environmental risks of traditional chemicals, pesticides and legal restrictions on plant growth regulators, biologicals for controlling plant diseases are highly recommended. SM10 is a high-efficient solution with the features of non-toxic, bio-degradable.
SM10, as a plant functional regulator, can regulate the closure and opening of plant genes, and induce plant to secrete resistant enzymes. This can not only promote the activation of plant cells, stimulate plant growth, but also increase the self-defence ability against diseases and pests. In particular, oligosaccharides with high degree of polymerization have the function of hindering the growth and reproduction of pathogens, reducing the number of pathogens, especially pathogenic bacteria and Fungi are harmful to plants.
It is found that our natural polymer has antifungal activity, and its derivatives have strong inhibitory effect. Therefore, it is also known as a new plant resistance inducer. Tomato seedlings can be induced by tomato root rot or spray with the SM10 solution to the growth matrix, and the tomato disease resistance to root rot can be induced. SM10 can control the damping off caused by Pythium tofu pudding, and the oligosaccharides can also induce soybean mosaic disease, soybean root rot, wheat sharp eyespot and tomato. It can also inhibit the growth of rice seedling.
In agriculture, it has been used in seed, leaf, fruit and vegetable coatings, sprays, and as fertilizer with astounding results. SM10 not only protects plants against harmful microorganisms but it helps to increase plant productivity. For you, this means a bigger yield and higher quality product come harvest
For now, SM10 is widely used on
Seed Pretreatment – Disease resistance, strengthen seedlings
Soil Treatment – Prevent harmful pathogens and nematodes, improve soil condition, and stimulate roots growth.
Foliar Spraying – Induce crops’ immunity to stress & diseases
- Atom8, Free Soil
(The name “Free Soil” is based on the free-up of our blocked soils preventing the proper up-take of those vital and expensive nutrients. These conditions is a result of many years of the application of minerals especially certain salts and is normally referred to as selenic conditions)