Nanocomposite fertiliser comprising of nitrogen , phosphorus , potassium , zinc and sulfur has outperformed conventional fertilisers in tests and could provide a solution to the problem of fertiliser overuse and water pollution , according to data from Washington University . Tests showed increased plant biomass growth by 95 % over conventional fertilisers . The fertiliser is customisable as its smaller particles could be recycled in a bulk treatment process , or delivered via aerosol spray , directly to the soil or by foliar delivery , which increased growth up to 97 % above traditional levels , according to Pratim Biswas .
Nanocomposite fertiliser comprising of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and titanium has outperformed conventional fertilisers in tests and could provide a solution to the problem of fertiliser overuse and water pollution, according to researchers from Washington University. Tests showed increased plant biomass growth by 26% over conventional fertilisers. The fertiliser is customisable as its smaller particles could be used in a bulk treatment process, or delivered via aerosol spray, applied to the soil or by foliar delivery, which increased growth up to 97% above traditional fertilisers, according to Pratim Biswas.