Compatibility with Soil Microflora

Soil amendments should be compatible with the existing soil microflora and degrade under moderate temperature and moisture conditions.  Biodegradation studies have shown that SoilX™ 66 is biodegradable in the presence of common soil bacteria found in agricultural soils and is similar in its degradation rate to casein (milk protein.)^1,2 Some of these bacteria can use the product as a sole carbon source and others can use it as both a sole carbon and nitrogen source. Bacteria that have been isolated from soil and provided SoilX 66 as a sole substrate of carbon and nitrogen include species of Protaminobacter, Achromobacter and Brevibacterium.

SoilX 66 is a soil amendment that binds clay particles to create a crumb soil structure to improve crop performance. When in the soil solution it degrades and provides a source of carbon and nitrogen for soil bacteria. For these reasons, SoilX 66 fits the requirements of a highly desirable soil amendment.