Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Benefits of One Goodearth Microorganisms

 Increase crop yield.
 Significant savings in manuring cost.
 Minimize logistic problem in moving/storage of large quantity of fertilizers.
 Reduce labour requirement.
 Reduce Pest & Diseases occurrences.
 RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) compliance.
 Non-toxic and safe to use.
 Environmental-friendly.

Note:
1. One Goodearth Microorganisms may be used with organic fertilizers, natural fertilizers, and standard chemical fertilizers.
2. Our products are recommended for all plants and crops except mushrooms and edible fungi.
3. We do not encourage the application of chemical fertilizers. With the application of One Goodearth Microorganisms, the input of chemical fertilizers may be reduced to 10-30% of the normal dosage.
4. However, the input of natural organic matter is always recommended, e.g. empty fruit bunch, dry cow dung, grass cuttings, leaf litter etc.
5. Maintaining ground vegetation with a light coverage of grass will further enhance the function of the microorganisms.

Functions of One Goodearth Microorganisms

 Accelerate the decomposition of organic waste and residue.
 Recycle and increase the availability of plant nutrients.
 Increase soil moisture.
 Improve soil structure (return of earthworms)
 Regulate soil pH by reducing the acidity of the soil.
 Rejuvenate non-fertile soil caused by chemicals, drought, flood, fire, wind, heat, cold and frost.
 Enhance root mass of plants.
 Enhance the production of plant hormones to help plants grow healthier.
 Suppress soil-borne pathogens and induce higher resistance of plants.
 Restore biota balance of beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil.

Functions of One Goodearth Microorganisms

One Goodearth microorganisms restore the natural populations of microorganisms which are essential to the soil ecosystem. These natural microorganisms are often lost through human intervention and natural events such as drought, flood, fire, wind, heat, cold and frost; as well as the loss of topsoil.
With such application, the increased microbial activities in the soil will improve the soil fertility.

Roles of One Goodearth Microorganisms

One Goodearth microorganisms restore the natural populations of microorganisms which are essential to the soil ecosystem. These natural microorganisms are often lost through human intervention and natural events such as drought, flood, fire, wind, heat, cold and frost; as well as the loss of topsoil.
With such application, the increased microbial activities in the soil will improve the soil fertility.

Product Introduction

• One Goodearth microorganisms are cultivated in the laboratory from naturally-occurring beneficial microorganisms in the environment; which are:
• Non-Pathogenic (non-disease causing)
• Non-Opportunistic (not causing disease even in compromising host)
• Not Genetically Modified
• Non-toxic to plants, animals and humans

One Goodearth Microorganisms and the Importance of the Soil Ecosystem

The soil has its own ecosystem comprising the soil, decaying organic matter on and below the surface of the soil, animals, insects, microorganisms as well as plants and weeds.
The soil ecosystem supports plant growth through interactions of millions of organisms that work together to break down chemicals, organic matter and aerate the soil.

However, agricultural practices such as the application of chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides over the years have led to the loss of soil productivity and adverse environmental issues.

Long term application of chemical fertilizers results in “fertilizer burn” where there is too much of everything. Excessive nitrogen coming from the nitrates and ammonium content of fertilizer creates an acidic environment for the microbial community.
Too much acid in the soil kills most of the soil microorganism, leaving the plants at the mercy of pathogens or disease-carrying microorganisms.

Beneficial soil microorganisms when present in sufficient populations are able to reduce the acidity of the soil.

The use of herbicides will also result in soil erosion. Without the presence of grass, the topsoil (which has the greatest capacity for storing water and nutrients necessary for plant growth) will be exposed to rainfall and sun, thus causing surface run-off. This may also make the field more susceptible to drought. Loss of topsoil including the soil microorganisms found within will reduce available natural plant nutrients and organic matter, hence affecting the productivity of crop land.

The application of pesticides helps to get rid of pests in the field. However, it will also kill some or all of the soil microorganisms at the same time. This will ultimately affect the natural balance of the soil ecosystem.

Over the years, scientists and researchers have studied about the importance of microorganisms to enhance soil conditions and improve crop yield. Today, there are many publications on the role and benefits of microorganisms in agriculture.

It has been shown that cultivated soils treated over a certain period with chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides have very low populations of natural beneficial microorganisms. This has led to more research to develop a product that would effectively increase the beneficial microbes in cultivated soils.
What is Eutrophication?

*Eutrophication: a process where water bodies receive excess nutrients (especially nitrate and phosphates) which stimulate excessive aquatic plant growth such as algae, disrupting the balance in the ecosystem.