COMPALOX® is an activated aluminium oxide, which has a very high
affinity for P adsorption and desorption. COMPALOX® also adsorbs
and desorbs other nutrients (cations and anions) as well
as other polar compounds (e.g. organic acids).
Using a phosphorus P buffer technique in plant production
Incorporation of COMPALOX® P buffers into the growth substrate
can be used as a technique to maintain predetermined and stable P
concentrations in the growth substrate. This is of interest for
different purposes, for example:
1)
Plant growth regulation using reduced P availability as an
alternative method to chemical growth regulation.
2)
Enhancing root growth due to reduced P availability increases
root to shoot ratio.
3)
Improving the keeping quality of the plant by reduced and
regulated P availability.
4)
Stimulating plant growth (shoot and root) by using a high
P
buffer.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Danish Institute of Agricultural Science
Kirstinebjergvej 10
DK - 5792 Aarslev
Dr. Conny Wang Hansen
Phone: +45 (0) 63 904-212
Fax: +45 (0) 63 904-390
