{"id":91475,"date":"2026-02-23T20:45:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T18:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ant.plantae.lavallweb.com\/?p=91475"},"modified":"2026-02-23T22:14:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:14:48","slug":"91475-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ant.plantae.lavallweb.com\/en\/91475-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Efficient and sustainable fertilization based on the Tornos method"},"content":{"rendered":"
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La fertilizaci\u00f3n eficiente y sostenible<\/strong>, est\u00e1 basada en entender el suelo como un ecosistema vivo<\/strong>, no solo como un soporte para la planta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fertilizing is not about directly \u201cfeeding\u201d the plant, but about activating the soil-plant system<\/strong> so that nutrients are available naturally, in a balanced and lasting way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proposed 4-step method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Activate<\/strong>: Stimulates soil microbiology to improve its natural fertility and nutrient availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Build<\/strong>: Promotes the soil-plant symbiosis<\/strong>, strengthening roots and improving nutrient absorption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Optimize<\/strong>: Efficiently adjusts nutrition according to crop, soil and time, reducing losses and unnecessary inputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Maintain<\/strong>: Preserves the balance of the system throughout the campaign, ensuring productive stability and long-term sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What happens on the ground<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • The soil is divided into zones (microbial, exploration and rhizosphere).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Microorganisms transform nutrients into assimilable forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The root actively interacts with the soil to absorb what it needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Main benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Fewer inputs, more living soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Greater nutritional efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • More vigorous and resistant plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Mejora del rendimiento y calidad de la cosecha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • A more stable and sustainable production system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        In summary: more value in the harvest with less dependence on inputs<\/strong>, thanks to intelligent management of soil biology, which is also controlled by sensors, leads us to true precision agriculture. \ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Soil moisture sensors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • We measured the water content available to the plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • They allow for adjusting irrigation and fertigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Prevent nutrient leaching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Typical depths:<\/strong> 10, 30, 60 and 90 cm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Soil temperature sensor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • They measure biological activity and root development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • They determine when to apply fertilizers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • They evaluate the nitrogen mineralization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Electrical conductivity (EC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • It measures dissolved salts in the soil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Detects salinity at different depths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Adjust fertilizer dosage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Very useful in<\/strong> fertigation and intensive crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              Video of Agroecology Tornos and Plantae, at FIMA in Zaragoza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n