Agriculture Phytoremediation Hydrophilic Laumontite

High potassium Laumontite is recognized as an excellent field soil amendment. Mineral's Laumontite products carry potassium as the major exchangeable caution. In direct soil application, the Laumontite provides a source of slowly released potassium. If previously loaded with ammonium, the zeolites can serve a similar function in the slow release of nitrogen. The potential for hi-tech or specialty potting soil formulations is evident. Cuban studies in the emerging field of "zeoponics" suggest that some crops may be grown in 100% zeolite or zeolite mixtures in which the zeolite is previously loaded or coated with fertilizer and micronutrients.

Benefits include:

• Slow-release mechanism

• Ability to be loaded with fertilizers

• Exchange and release of inherent potassium

• Low cost

• Increasing use for golf course greens top dressing

• Hydrophilic

• Increased yields documented for many crops

PHYTOREMEDIATION

Phytoremediation is a process for up taking heavy metals by certain plant roots and leafs. Natural zeolites can increase the rate of phytoremediation for certain metals, and isotopes.

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