How to increase crop yield with magnesium sulfate monohydrate

       Magnesium sulfate monohydrate (MgSO ₄· H ₂ O) is an important agricultural fertilizer that contains two intermediate elements, magnesium and sulfur, which can effectively promote crop growth, increase yield, and improve quality. The following are the specific mechanisms and application methods for increasing crop yield:
       1、 The role of magnesium and sulfur
       The function of magnesium:
       Promote photosynthesis: Magnesium is the core component of chlorophyll, which can improve the efficiency of photosynthesis, promote carbohydrate synthesis in crops, and accelerate growth.
       Enhance enzyme activity: Magnesium is an activator of many enzymes, participating in the metabolism of plants, accelerating substance synthesis, and promoting crop growth.
       Improving disease resistance: Magnesium can enhance the disease resistance of crops, prevent bacterial invasion, and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
       Promote vitamin synthesis: Magnesium can promote the synthesis of vitamin A and vitamin C in crops, thereby improving fruit quality.
       The role of sulfur:
       Promoting protein synthesis: Sulfur is an important component of proteins and enzymes in plants, which can promote root growth and enhance plant metabolism.
       Improving stress resistance: Sulfur can enhance crop stress resistance, helping crops resist adverse environmental conditions such as drought and low temperatures.

       2、 Application method of magnesium sulfate monohydrate
       Base fertilizer:
       Before cultivating the land, mix magnesium sulfate monohydrate with other fertilizers or organic fertilizers and spread them in the soil. Generally, the usage per acre is about 10 kilograms.
       Magnesium sulfate monohydrate can improve soil structure, loosen soil, and enhance soil water retention and aeration.
       Topdressing:
       It can be applied through trenching or water flushing. Generally, 10-13 kilograms are applied per acre of land, and 250-500 grams can be applied per fruit tree.
       Topdressing should be applied in advance to ensure that crops can absorb sufficient magnesium and sulfur during the critical growth period.
       Foliar spraying:
       Used to correct magnesium deficiency symptoms in crops, the spraying concentration is generally 0.5% -1.0% (fruit trees) or 0.2% -0.5% (vegetables).
       Foliar spraying can be carried out in the early and middle stages of crop growth, and it needs to be sprayed continuously several times to achieve the desired effect.
       3、 Empirical research on increasing production
       Research has shown that the rational application of magnesium sulfate monohydrate can significantly increase the yield of various crops. For example:
       After applying magnesium sulfate monohydrate to crops such as sugarcane, tobacco, bananas, tea trees, rubber trees, and coconut trees, the yield can increase by 10% -30%.
       Rice: In field experiments in Fujian Province, the application of magnesium sulfate monohydrate increased rice yield by 3.0% -7.8% and improved soil pH.
       Fruit tree: Magnesium sulfate monohydrate can promote the flowering and fruiting of fruit trees, increase the sugar content and color of fruits, thereby improving fruit quality.
       4、 Precautions
       Reasonable Fertilization: Although magnesium sulfate monohydrate can significantly increase yield, it should be applied reasonably according to soil conditions and crop needs to avoid excessive fertilization leading to soil acidification.
       Soil testing: It is recommended to conduct soil testing before application to determine the content of magnesium and sulfur in the soil for precise fertilization.
       Combined with other fertilizers: Magnesium sulfate monohydrate can be mixed with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium fertilizers, etc. to achieve a balanced supply of nutrients.
       Magnesium sulfate monohydrate can effectively promote crop photosynthesis, protein synthesis, and metabolism by providing two intermediate elements, magnesium and sulfur, thereby improving crop yield and quality. Its various application methods as base fertilizer, topdressing, and foliar fertilizer make it widely applicable in agricultural production. Reasonable application of magnesium sulfate monohydrate can not only increase crop yield, but also improve soil structure and promote sustainable development of agriculture.