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Animal Feed
Animal Feed
Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate heptahydrate) provides a soluble source of magnesium and sulfur for animal feed. Magnesium is important to animals as an enzyme activator, for nerve and muscle function, and for bones and teeth. Providing supplemental magnesium is especially important when the animals are feeding on lush green pastures with high potassium levels, because potassium can interfere with magnesium uptake by the grasses. Magnesium deficiency in lactating cows can lead to a dangerous condition known as hypomagnesemia or grass tetany.
PQ® Agricultural Grade Epsom salt is suitable for use in both dry and liquid feed supplements.
Plant Nutrient
PQ Agricultural Grade Epsom Salt provides a soluble source of magnesium and sulfur for plants. Magnesium is a secondary macronutrient. Magnesium is the central atom of the chlorophyll molecule and is therefore important in photosynthesis. Magnesium is important in protein synthesis and enzyme processes, and it helps plants to absorb and use phosphorous and nitrogen.
Sulfur is a component of amino acids and proteins. It is important in plant metabolic functions and enzyme processes. Sulfur-containing components help regulate ion transport across biomembranes and are important in tolerance of plants to salt, drought and heat. Sulfur-containing components help to detoxify heavy metals in plants. A shortage of sulfur inhibits protein synthesis and decreases chlorophyll content in leaves.
PQ Agricultural Grade Epsom Salt can be applied dry to the soil, dissolved and used as a foliar spray, or dissolved in hydroponic nutrient solutions. It can be incorporated into fertilizer blends.
Scientist and growers alike are recognizing more and more the important benefits of potassium silicate to plant health and protection. As a fertilizer source of completely soluble potassium and silicon, the AgSil™ line of products can provide several benefits including better resistance to mineral and climate stress, improved plant strength, better resistance to lodging, and in some cases may increase growth and yield.
Plant Protection
For plant protection from certain fungal diseases and insects, PQ now offers a biochemical pesticide potassium silicate called Sil-MATRIX®. This product works with the plant’s own defense system to serve as a preventative for Powdery Mildew and other fungal diseases and to also suppresses mites, whiteflies, and other insects.
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