How do the costs of implementing KSM-based strategies compare to conventional fertilization methods? Are there any additional benefits in terms of reduced input requirements or improved soil quality?
@ Himangshu, definitely KSM can improve soil quality and reduced input requirements as it promotes enzyme activation, nitrogen utilization, and help the synthesis of sugars and proteins. After promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the rhizosphere ,it help in maintaining soil fertility. It may also increase the yield quality as potassium plays a key role in the formation of sugars and starches.
@Himanshu @Tarafdar sir.. KSM like bacillus mucilaginocous has potassium solubilizing capacity of potassic minerals. In India we have waste mica mines in Jharkhand. So KSM releases various organic acids that solubilize potassic minerals and make potassium available for plant. However, it also helps in phosphorus solubilization, Zn solubilization. You can read one of my publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2017.03.007
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