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02/01/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Rice grown with organic fertilizers are more nutrient-dense

Fortifying rice crops with silicon greatly enhances their nutritional profile, suggests a recent study published in the Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. The paper, presented by the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Science in China, revealed that the use of silicon fertilizers can improve the concentration of essential minerals in rice, as well as increase its protein content. […]

01/30/2019 / By Ralph Flores

The impact of silicon fertilizer on the nutritional profile of rice

Research from the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China has found that the use of silicon fertilizers can improve the nutritional quality of rice (Oryza sativa). The study, which appeared in the Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, looked at how adding silicon fertilizer affects the mineral element, as well as the protein and amino acid concentration […]

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