CALISTA
Mineral, Organic Foliar Fertilizer
Description
CALISTA is derived from German calcite with natural marine limestone origin. The combination of Cao and SiO2 makes CALISTA a classified and beneficial product to limit the adverse effects of biotic and abiotic stresses in plants.
The effect of silicon (Si) and Calcium (Cao) on the physiological attributes and nutritional status of many plant species is investigated to elucidate how Ca and Si interact and what advantages are initiated by combining these two elements.
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Calcium, as calcium pectate, plays a structural role and is responsible for holding cell walls together in plants. Hence, Ca deficiency hinders the formation of cell walls, resulting in deformed leaves that affect the dry matter content. Studies indicate that Ca deficiency in cabbage6, and broccoli1 causes oxidative stress at the molecular level because the plant loses cell defense signaling mechanisms responsible for eliminating the free radicals.
Thus, Ca deficiency increases the reactive oxygen species (ROS), inducing oxidative stress and causing damage to membranes while promoting the leakage of cellular electrolytes.
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Silicon (Si) may be an alternative to mitigate the biological damage caused by Ca deficiency in cabbage since it has been shown to increase the production of antioxidant compounds, such as ascorbic acid. Also, Si can act on the cell wall by combining carboxylic radicals while forming lignin and pectin cross-links.
It is studied how silicon affects plant growth and mineral nutrition when plants suffer from drought stress. Results demonstrated that the Ca concentration is significantly reduced in the water shortage condition compared to the control condition, but when plants are supplied by the high concentration of Si, the level of this nutrition increases.
How it works?
In collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Production Sciences, Soil and Fertilizer Sector in Brazil, the effects of Ca and Si on the growth parameters and yield of cabbage was investigated by Lopes da silva et al., 2021 and results show the positive application of Ca and Si together to the cabbage growth. Indeed, the Ca and Si effects on the increasing dry matter of the aerial
parts can be seen visually while highlighting that the added Si increased the root dry matter contents of cabbage plants grown under Ca sufficiency and deficiency.
Based on the above information, technology of CALISTA provides a good source of necessary elements to help the plants resist adverse conditions and improve nutrient uptake.
Furthermore, to the beneficial effects of Si, Wang, et al., 2021, in a research paper in a horticulture journal, reported that Si treatment increases rice yield and growth parameters when plants are suffering under drought conditions.
Si increases root water uptake under drought stress.
CALISTA application acts via the following mechanisms:
(1) increasing the root/shoot ratio;
(2) inducing root endodermal silicification and suberization;
(3) enhancing the root driving force;
(4) improving root hydraulic conductance (Lp);
(5) increasing aquaporin (AQP) activity;
(6) maintaining nutrient balance.
Si regulates root hydraulic conductance and aquaporins under drought stress.
Application of CALISTA is an attractive approach to improving plant water status and maintaining plant water balance under drought stress conditions.
Understanding the interactions between Ca and Si application will contribute to more efficiency of CALISTA, which enhances plants’ stress tolerance and improves nutrient uptake.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION
To get CALISTA’s highly efficient application, dissolve 1Kg to 5-6 litter water and stir it well. Then, pour the mixed solution into a standard spray gun (agriculture 200 00 L/ha). Ensure it is evenly mixed, avoid leaving t solution to stand for long periods and clean the rinse stirrer spray gun thoroughly after use.
Usage quantities: CALISTA is an organic leaf fertilizer sprayed onto the leaves in a fine mist approx. 1.5-2 kg/ha depending on the plant crop, approx. 2 to 5 times during a vegetation period.
| Composition | % W/W |
| Cao | 30.5 |
| Silicon (SiO2) | 29.7 |
| Mgo | 2.2 |
| Fe2O3 | 3.4 |
| K2O | 1.15 |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.4 |
| P2O5 | 0.2 |
| Al2O3 | 6 |
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