Plants in greenhouses nourished innovatively, yield expected to amaze
This groundbreaking product, with no equivalents worldwide, revolves around the principle of encapsulating common mineral fertilizers, allowing for a single season application. Remarkably, this method boosts the productivity of cultivated crops by approximately 30%. The production capacity of the line for this innovative substance stands at 50 tons per month, enough to coat 800 tons of fertilizer. An investment of 40 million rubles funds this project.
Alexey Bychenok, the founder of the company, shared that they have been engaged in R&D in the field of plasma chemistry since 2019, serving as residents of the Skolkovo innovation center. Over these years, they have patented various inventions, including a setup for conducting reactions in cold plasma to produce liquid fuel from by-product natural gas, a technology for producing guanidinium acid concentrate, the primary component for organic and organomineral fertilizers, and a method for producing lightweight fireproof materials from rice husk waste – an agricultural byproduct. The latter has already been implemented in two plants in Krasnodar Krai.
The idea of encapsulated fertilizers – an invention by Alexey Bychenok and his colleague Oleg Karaichev – was born in response to the needs of greenhouse owners and nurseries seeking to optimize plant nutrition processes. This resulted in the development of an organomineral composition for standard fertilizer granules, causing the capsule to slowly dissolve in soil, releasing its contents gradually. By determining the thickness of the capsule layer and tailoring the essential nutrient composition, one can ensure that the right amount of microelements is provided to the desired plants over a specific period.
Additionally, the necessary microelements for the plants are added to the capsule in chelated form, making the nutrients more readily available. As a result, the capsule itself becomes a source of soil improvement – a unique aspect of this development, unlike similar projects that are known, such as those being conducted in Brazil, where the capsule represents only common sodium silicate. The technology for producing the primary capsule components from "Carboid" has also been patented.
The creators claim these innovative fertilizers will be affordable for farmers – mainly due to the significant reduction in their application volume since the usage is one-time. The new product is already in use in Novosibirsk, Tomsk, Omsk Oblasts, Altai Krai, and Abkhazia.
In terms of their product line, the company already offers advanced preparations for foliar feeding based on amino acids and chelates – more than 10 different names. It's possible that due to the numerous advantages of encapsulated fertilizers – synergy between mineral and organic components, ease of application, prolonged action, soil improvement, and cost-effectiveness – they will succeed not only in the domestic market but also on the global stage, particularly in countries with a high demand for sustainable agricultural practices and efficient resource use, including water. This is something the "Carboid" team is currently investigating.
- By building upon their work in plasma chemistry, Alexey Bychenok and Oleg Karaichev devised a novel approach in the field of environmental-science, creating an organomineral capsule for fertilizer that promotes soil health-and-wellness and plant fitness-and-exercise by providing essential nutrients over a specific period.
- To expand their product range, the "Carboid" team has ventured into the domain of nutrition, developing advanced preparations for foliar feeding based on amino acids and chelates, which not only cater to sustainable agricultural practices but also exhibit potential for success in global markets, where there is a high demand for effective resource use, including water, in an effort to promote green health-and-wellness initiatives.
