Research Theme 6

Create technologies and methods to improve fertilizer application to the plant’s canopy

Identify new materials that improve penetration / availability of fertilizers to foliage.
Identify new sources for foliar fertilization.
Establish and reinforce the theoretical basis for foliar fertilization.
Study the differences between ionic and nano-microelements foliar application efficacy.
Study the advantage of bio-stimulants in foliar application.
Study the effect of feeding the epiphytic flora on leaves’ surface in order to enhance bio-stimulants and microelements use efficacy.