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form. Chemical or biological changes
can be induced in the soil to free up
nutrients.
Becker says that soil nutrients can
significantly be brought closer into
balance in a three year period. Each
year sees results leading to greater
sustainable lower costs and higher
yields.
Becker’s full system blend of chemical,
biological and physiological measures
includes adjusting fertilizer, which acts
as a catalyst for nutrient absorption;
maintain or increase organic matter;
reduce compaction to improve soil
structure, which allows a plant to utilize
important micronutrients; and one other
big thing, control nematodes that cause
root damage.
Balancing nutrients in soil is a complex
process that may be achieved by
chemical or biological/physical means.
Nutrients are influenced during a
given season by natural forces, such as
drought can change the concentration of
calcium (Ca). Ca plays a complex and
variable role in soil affecting structure
and other nutrient availability. Ca can
be chemically freed up for absorption
or bound through introduction of other
more or less active elements. Ca forms
a complex with magnesium, making
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