Abstract: Homogeneous, boron-doped alkaline earth peroxides and mixed alkaline earth peroxides, methods for the production thereof, and use thereof as oxygenating agents for agricultural purposes.

Abstract: A fertilizer composition is provided in the form of a water soluble tablet which is structured to disintegrate and release into a stream of water at a predetermined rate, the composition including: N—P—K components in amounts ranging between 27% to 30% by weight of a nitrogen containing component, 27% to 30% by weight of a potassium containing component, and 19% to 22% by weight of a phosphorus containing component; a binder in an amount of between 2% and 4% by weight; a disintegrant in an amount of between 10% to 13% by weight; a lubricant in an amount of between 2% to 4% by weight; and a surfactant in an amount of between 0.01% to 1.0% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chelated plant micronutrients of the sodium, potassium, sodium/ammonium or potassium/ammonium salts of N-(1,2-dicarboxyethyl)-D,L-aspartic acid and their mixtures with metal ions selected from the group of the inorganic or organic zinc, manganese, iron(II), iron(III) or copper(II) compounds, and to a process for the preparation of these chelated micronutrient fertilizers.

Abstract: A calcium-enriched organic fertilizer for acid soil and/or a magnesium-enriched organic fertilizer for field products and/or a silica-enriched organic fertilizer for paddy field products, and its manufacturing method. The method includes elimination of saline matters harmful to the soil and plants/animals from organic waste including food waste, adding quick lime and/or dolomite for hydration, and introducing a drying exhaust gas having a high CO2 content generated from the factory, an exhaust gas from a line calcining kiln, or an out sourced CO2 gas into a heretically sealed mixer, aging tank and hydration tank in the reverse order to cause a carbonation reaction between CO2 and the dissociated ions of the additives to make the organic waste in a weak alkaline state, and adding a siliceous material.

Abstract: A composition and method for soil acidification. The composition is provided in a sulfur humate granule. The granule includes elemental sulfur, micronized humate, and a binding agent wherein the ratio of micronized humate to sulfur is about 1:4. The granule is preferably applied to the soil in a band with other fertilizers.

Abstract: This invention concerns the formulation and preparation of ammonium- and urea-free solid-chemical compositions for the anaerobic bioremediation of environmental contamination using the biological process of denitrification. The composition includes nitrate salts and may also include additional sources of nutrient phosphorus, potassium and trace elements. The use of complex phosphates (i.e., salts of phosphoric acid) is used as a combined binder-nutrient system. The use of complex phosphates in this manner enables the water-based agglomeration of the composition into granular forms in a manner which greatly improves upon the safety of the commonly known “Tennessee Valley Authority” type granulation processes by reducing or eliminating the use of the highly toxic and dangerous chemicals anhydrous ammonia, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid.

Abstract: This invention is a method for conveniently and economically manufacturing a zeolite-containing, slow-release fertilizer. For example, according to the method, crude zeolite ore is ground into particles. Crude waste precipitate from sugar beet refining, containing calcium carbonate, is also ground, screened, or shaken to a similar consistency. These components are then mixed in a roughly 2:1 weight ratio, zeolite:calcium carbonate, and preferably slurried with water. The water may be present in an amount, by weight, generally the same as the calcium carbonate component. After drying the mixed slurry, these mixed fertilizer precursor particles are processed for distribution using conventional means. When the precursor particles are applied to the field, they may be charged to become active, slow-release fertilizer by the addition of commercial agricultural fertilizers to the soil. Such commercial fertilizers may contain, for example, potassium and phosphorus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a long-acting phosphorus fertilizer that contains a phosphorus source and an iron source, at least 10% by weight of the phosphorus present in the phosphorus fertilizer being insoluble in water but soluble in neutral ammonium citrate, the phosphorus fertilized being in the form of granules or pellets. The invention additionally relates to a method for fertilizing acid, iron-poor forest soils, wherein a phosphorus fertilizer such as this is spread on the forest soil to be fertilized, the iron present in the fertilizer preventing the phosphorus from being leached out, centrifugal distribution being preferably used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a complex NPK fertilizer in the form of granules or prills, and to a method for its preparation and to the related use of the fertilizer thereby obtained. In particular the present invention relates to a fertilizer containing as fertilizing elements Nitrogen N, Phosphor P, Potassium K, meso elements like Calcium Ca, Magnesium Mg, Sulphur S, and micro elements like Iron Fe, Manganese Mn, Zinc Zn, Copper Cu, Boron B and Molybdenum Mo.

Abstract: Processes for enriching acid gases for sulphur plant feeds and for producing a commercially valuable CO2 by-product include a sour gas stream contacting an absorbent in an absorber, and regenerating the absorbent to produce a regenerated absorbent and an acid gas stream. A portion of the acid gas stream is recycled to produce higher ratios of hydrogen sulphide to carbon dioxide. Multiple absorbers and recycle streams can be used.

Abstract: A liquid fertilizer is described. The fertilizer comprises a mixture of soluble and insoluble forms of nutrients. The fertilizer provides both quick release and slow release nutrients to plants, meaning that a single application of the fertilizer supplies nutrients to growing plants for an extended period of time, from 1-28 days.

Abstract: The fertilizer based on elemental sulfur comprises elemental sulfur, at least one binder suitable to break down in the soil and selected from the group consisting of clays, bentonite, kaolins or the like or mixtures thereof, and at least one glassy-matrix preparation that contains at least one trace element selected from the group consisting of Fe, B, Zn, Cu, Co, Mn, Mo.

Abstract: Compositions for increasing the amount of available silica, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur are described herein. The compositions contain calcium silicate (CaSiO2) and magnesium sulfite (MgSO3). Calcium silicate may be in the form of calcium silicate slag. Magnesium sulfite may be a by-product obtained from power plants. In one embodiment, the composition is in granular form and contains 65-90% (wt) calcium silicate slag, 20-30% (wt) magnesium sulfite, 0-5% (wt) expandible clay, and 2-10% (wt) residual moisture (H2O). In a preferred embodiment, the granules contain 31% (wt) silica, 22% (wt) calcium, 3% (wt) magnesium, and 4% (wt) sulfur. In a second embodiment, the composition is non granular and contains 75-90% (wt) calcium silicate slag, 10-20% (wt) magnesium sulfite and 0-10% (wt) H2O. The compositions may be applied to golf courses or residential or commercial lawns to improve the growth of grasses and their resistance to disease and insects.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multipurpose, high-functional, alkaline solution composition, preparation therefor and use thereof as a nonspecific immunostimulator. The composition comprises 1-25 parts by weight of borax (Na2B4O7.10H2O), 10−5-10−4 parts by weight of sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3.5H2O), 30-150 parts by weight of potassium carbonate, 30-200 parts by weight of refined sugar (C12H22O11), and 100-200 parts by weight of water, based on 100 parts by weight of sodium metasilicate (Na2SiO3.5H2O). In addition to bringing about an improvement in disease resistance, weight gain rate, crop yield, crop quality, harvest time, the composition shows nonspecific immunostimulating activities, including antibody production and immune enhancement, by activating immune cells, thereby maximizing vaccination effects on malignant viral diseases.

Abstract: Water-dispersible, extruded granules for delivering agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides or non-pesticidal materials, to a crop. The granules are extrusion-formed from a blended composition including at least one active chemical ingredient, a solid carrier, and a binder. The active chemical ingredient may or may not be micro-encapsulated. The binder may be added directly to the composition or applied as a coating to the granules after the extrusion process. The binder reduces attrition, chemical volatility, and phytotoxicity. The granules are applied to a crop field by aerial means. The dense granules display good vertical drop characteristics, with little drift. If the crop field has standing water, the water-dispersible granules sink and break up, effecting dispersion of the chemical ingredient. When applied to a dry field, the subsequent exposure to water to the granules effects the same dispersal of chemical ingredient.

Abstract: A process and system for producing fertilizers with reduced levels of contaminants, and particularly a flue gas scrubbing process and facility that produce a fertilizer byproduct which is treated to remove heavy metals originally present in the scrubbed flue gas. The process entails contacting a flue gas with a scrubbing solution to remove acidic gases and produce a byproduct containing a fertilizer compound precipitate and dissolved metals and/or metal compounds. A fertilizer solution containing dissolved fertilizer and dissolved metals and/or metal compounds is then produced by adding water to the byproduct, after which the pH of the fertilizer solution is adjusted one or more times with a gaseous and/or liquid alkali to form precipitates of one or more metal species. The precipitates are then removed from the fertilizer solution and the solution dewatered to yield a fertilizer product with lower contaminant levels.

Abstract: This invention relates to fertilizer encapsulation with polyurethanes wherein the isocyanate-reactive composition contains sulfur. The process of the present invention comprises applying a polyisocyanate composition to fertilizer particles, applying an isocyanate-reactive composition which contains sulfur to the polyisocyanate coated fertilizer particles, or applying an isocyanate-reactive composition which contains sulfur to fertilizer particles and then applying a polyisocyanate composition to the isocyanate-reactive coated fertilizer particles, and repeating these steps as necessary to form sulfur containing polyurethane encapsulated fertilizer particles.

Abstract: A permeable composition, a controlled release product, and methods for producing the permeable composition and controlled release product. The permeable composition includes a matrix material, a particulate filler material, and interfacial passageways between the matrix material and the particles of filler material. The matrix material may include a substrate material and a carrier material. The controlled release product is formed by coating a substrate material with at least one layer of the permeable composition. The methods include the steps of applying a degradable surface treatment material to the particles of filler material and then dispersing the surface treated filler material throughout the matrix material so that degradable interfaces are provided between the matrix material and the particles of filler material.

Abstract: This invention provides a silicic fertilizer using a slag produced in a preliminary treatment of a molten pig iron and imparted with a high soluble silica content, and a production method of such a silicic fertilizer. CaO is added and oxygen is blown into a molten pig iron while adjusting a basicity (CaO/SiO2) to 3 or below, and the molten pig iron is subjected to desiliconization and dephosphorization. The resulting slag is collected to produce the silicic fertilizer. This silicic fertilizer has a basicity (CaO/SiO2) of not greater than 3 and contains 15 to 35 mass % of soluble silica.

Abstract: A fertilizer comprising at least one layered double hydroxide (LDH) compound containing at least one nutrient anion. In another aspect, the fertilizer comprising at least one clay material mixed with at least one nutrient cation. The fertilizer preferably comprises at least one layered double hydroxide (LDH) compound containing at least one nutrient anion and at least one clay material mixed with at least one nutrient cation. Methods for treating soil, for manufacturing the fertilizer and for enhancing plant growth are also described, as are soil conditioning agents and soil-less culture media.

Abstract: The use of inorganic or organic polyacids for the treatment of inorganic fertilizers, in particular the use of the polyacids as a mixture with at least one nitrification inhibitor for the treatment of inorganic fertilizers; the use of selected pyrazole derivatives as nitrification inhibitor in inorganic fertilizers and also as stabilizers of liquid manure or liquid fertilizer formulations, as well as the corresponding treated inorganic fertilizers per se; and novel pyrazole derivatives which can be used as nitrification inhibitors in inorganic fertilizers and also as stabilizers of liquid manure or liquid fertilizer formulations are described.

Abstract: Biodegradable anionic polymers are disclosed which include recurring polymeric subunits preferably made up of dicarboxylic monomers such as maleic anhydride, itaconic anhydride or citraconic anhydride. Free radical polymerization is used in the synthesis of the polymers. The polymers maybe complexed with ions and/or mixed with fertilizers or seeds to yield agriculturally useful compositions. The preferred products of the invention maybe applied foliarly or to the earth adjacent growing plants in order to enhance nutrient uptake by the plants.

Abstract: Mechanically strong, water-disintegrable agglomerates made from a particulate calcium source, a water-soluble binder and optionally containing a primary plant nutrient source and/or micronutrient source and a process for forming such agglomerates are disclosed. The agglomerates may be used as a soil liming agent and for introducing nutrient values into cultivated soil. Also disclosed is a method for introducing nutrient values into cultivated soil so as to inhibit leaching of the nutrient values from the soil and improve utilization of the nutrient values by plants grown in the soil.

Abstract: A process and system for producing fertilizers with reduced levels of contaminants, and particularly a flue gas scrubbing process and facility that produce a fertilizer byproduct which is treated to remove heavy metals originally present in the scrubbed flue gas. The process entails contacting a flue gas with a scrubbing solution to remove acidic gases and produce a byproduct containing a fertilizer compound precipitate and dissolved metals and/or metal compounds. A fertilizer solution containing dissolved fertilizer and dissolved metals and/or metal compounds is then produced by adding water to the byproduct, after which the pH of the fertilizer solution is adjusted one or more times with a gaseous and/or liquid alkali to form precipitates of one or more metal species. The precipitates are then removed from the fertilizer solution and the solution dewatered to yield a fertilizer product with lower contaminant levels.

Abstract: Novel mixed agricultural compositions, and methods for their use are disclosed. The agricultural compositions are prepared by a process comprising mixing together a carrier, such as a solid fertilizer or liquid solvent, and a carbohydrate-based surfactant, such as AGRIMUL PG 2069 (Henkel, Dusseldorf, Germany). For example, 8 quarts of surfactant were mixed with one ton of a solid fertilizer. The carrier material can further comprise biologically active agents such as herbicides, insecticides, chemosterilants, nematicides, and fungicides. These mixed agricultural compositions are used to promote the growth of plants in soil and enhance soil bioremediation.

Abstract: This invention relates to fertilizer encapsulation with polyurethanes wherein the isocyanate-reactive composition contains sulfur. The process of the present invention comprises applying a polyisocyanate composition to fertilizer particles, applying an isocyanate-reactive composition which contains sulfur to the polyisocyanate coated fertilizer particles, or applying an isocyanate-reactive composition which contains sulfur to fertilizer particles and then applying a polyisocyanate composition to the isocyanate-reactive coated fertilizer particles, and repeating these steps as necessary to form sulfur containing polyurethane encapsulated fertilizer particles.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of growing rice plants wherein abundant elements and trace elements significantly influencing growth of rice plants are incorporated into rice plants to improve the nutritional balance in the rice plants thereby eliminating the influence of insects causing damage to crops and making spraying of agrochemicals needless so as not to adversely affect the human body.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition which has as its base a dry, granular fertilizer and to which is added a flowing agent and further to which is added a hydrophobic agent. The present invention also describes methods for making this composition.

Abstract: A mineral fertilizer extracted from seawater is used in a paddy planted with rice plants, and by a delicate balance between abundant elements and trace elements as mineral components therein, exerts good influence on growth of the rice plants thereby permitting the plants to grow without loosing the nutritional balance, improving resistance to insects causing damage to crops, allowing the rice plants to grow satisfactorily, and eliminating spraying of agrochemicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agri- and horticultural material having bittern as an active ingredient containing Se at a level of 1.0 to 5.0 ppm, preferably 1.5 to 4.0 ppm, and the same to V if V is also necessary, and by application of Se (and V), the balance among minerals is improved to make plants healthy, resulting in effects of improving qualities of crops, such as control of harmful insects and ticks, preventing diseases, promotion of growth, increase of sugar levels in fruits, and enhancement of taste and good body without using agrichemicals or fertilizers.

Abstract: Controlled release fertilizers are provided and methods for their preparation, wherein the controlled release fertilizers are obtained through self-assembling molecules on the surfaces of the fertilizer particles, and then, preferably, linking these molecules into a network with another component. The designed molecules have a hydrophilic portion, which can interact with fertilizers, and a hydrophobic portion that make the molecule self-assemble and setup a moisture barrier. The molecules also preferably have at least two functional groups in order to form a network.

Abstract: A conditioned alum-type water treatment residual is disclosed. A process for the conditioning of alum-type water treatment residual is likewise disclosed. The process includes dewatering the alum-type water treatment residual and conditioning by at least one method selected from the group consisting of conditioning by aging and physically turning periodically. A blended topsoil comprises conditioned alum-type water treatment residual and at least one topsoil component. A process for producing a blended topsoil with alum-type water treatment residual is disclosed. The alum-type water treatment residual is dewatered, conditioned by aging or turning periodically, and blended with topsoil components to produce a blended topsoil. The blended topsoil contains up to 50% alum-type water treatment residual by volume and preferably contains up to 30% alum-type water treatment residual by volume.

Abstract: A resource regeneration process for creating an organic biomeal nutrient-rich product from raw biosolid waste material is provided. The process comprises initially mixing and conditioning the raw organic biosolid waste material to a substantially uniform size, oxidizing the raw organic biosolid waste material, secondarily mixing the oxidized and transformed organic biosolid waste material, drying the oxidized and regenerated organic biosolid waste material thereby completing the resource regeneration process for creating an organic biomeal nutrient-rich product from raw biosolid waste material wherein the resource regeneration process is completed within a time range of approximately twenty (20) minutes to approximately thirty (30) minutes.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of growing rice plants wherein abundant elements and trace elements significantly influencing growth of rice plants are incorporated into rice plants to improve the nutritional balance in the rice plants thereby eliminating the influence of insects causing damage to crops and making spraying of agrochemicals needless so as not to adversely affect the human body.

Abstract: Applying a polyhydric alcohol anti-dust agent, such as glycerol, to inorganic particulate materials reduces the formation of dust during processing and handling. The anti-dust agent is particularly effective for reducing dust formation in fertilizers such as disintegrating sulfur fertilizer (DSF), without interfering with the useful disintegration or other useful properties of the fertilizer.

Abstract: This invention discloses advanced means for the formulation and preparation of solid-chemical compositions which provide sources of water-soluble nutrients, electron acceptors and other agents for agriculture and waste-treatment, in particular, the bioremediation of contaminated environmental media. The disclosed formulations and means of production of the slow-release solid-chemical compositions of the present invention utilize a novel and economical “biphasic” chemical-system technology which involves a combination of a first “nutrient” component (1) which comprises water-soluble nutrients and other biologically utilizable substances with a second component (2) which comprises an inorganic geochemical-binder system. The simplest embodiment of the geochemical-binder system comprises one or more salts of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The use of inorganic or organic polyacids for the treatment of inorganic fertilizers, in particular the use of the polyacids as a mixture with at least one nitrification inhibitor for the treatment of inorganic fertilizers; the use of selected pyrazole derivatives as nitrification inhibitor in inorganic fertilizers and also as stabilizers of liquid manure or liquid fertilizer formulations, as well as the corresponding treated inorganic fertilizers per se; and novel pyrazole derivatives which can be used as nitrification inhibitors in inorganic fertilizers and also as stabilizers of liquid manure or liquid fertilizer formulations are described.

Abstract: A method using microelements in natural minerals for changing property of a material provides basic materials of Granite and Magnet to mix with other natural minerals of Zeolite, Light stone, Malachit, and limestone, a metal of Silver, and other materials of Coal and Charcoal as a new material. The mixed ingredients in the new material can be arranged to have different mixed proportions according to the purpose, aspect, and function for changing property of the treated material. An ideal mixing proportion for the new material is that 70˜80% weight fraction of Granite, 10˜15% weight fraction of Magnet, 6˜8% weight fraction of Charcoal, 3˜10% weight fraction of Zeolite, 0˜3% weight fraction of Silver, and 0˜2% weight fraction of Coal. Specifically, the most ideal mixing proportion thereof is 75% weight fraction of Granite, 12% weight fraction of Magnet, 6% weight fraction of Charcoal, 4% weight fraction of Zeolite, 2% weight fraction of Silver, and 1% weight fraction of Coal.

Abstract: Solid surfactant-impregnated, water-soluble fertilizer compositions are disclosed together with aqueous concentrates made therefrom. The use of dilute aqueous compositions made from said concentrates to enhance the rewetting of water uniformity and nutrient retention characteristics of initially untreated plant culture media is also disclosed. The fertilizer composition solids are friable and are composed of from 65 to 99 weight percent water-soluble fertilizer; and from 1 to 35 weight percent of a surfactant system comprising water-soluble nonionic surfactant and alkyl polyglycoside in a weight ratio of from less than 2:1 to 1:5. When these solid compositions are dissolved in water to form concentrates having from 20 to 50 weight percent fertilizer, the concentrates are both single phased and extremely stable.

Abstract: A method for producing zinc diammine chloride (ZDC) from a solution of zinc ammine sulfate and zinc ammine chloride by precipitating the ZDC by pH neutralization using hydrochloric acid. ZDC can be granulated for dry applications using melt granulation at about 340-360° F. Applications for ZDC include use in fertilizer formulation to provide a combination zinc/nitrogen source free of other metals and use as a galvanizing preflux adjuster. As a galvanizing preflux adjuster, ZDC addition is able to adjust the pH of the preflux while maintaining the desired zinc/ammonia ratio.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multipurpose, high-functional, alkaline solution composition, preparation therefor and use thereof as a nonspecific immunostimulator. The composition comprises 1-25 parts by weight of borax (Na2B4O7.10H2O), 10−5-10−4 parts by weight of sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3.5H2O), 30-150 parts by weight of potassium carbonate, 30-200 parts by weight of refined sugar (C12H22O11), and 100-200 parts by weight of water, based on 100 parts by weight of sodium metasilicate (Na2SiO3.5H2O). In addition to bringing about an improvement in disease resistance, weight gain rate, crop yield, crop quality, harvest time, the composition shows nonspecific immunostimulating activities, including antibody production and immune enhancement, by activating immune cells, thereby maximizing vaccination effects on malignant viral diseases.

Abstract: A lawn colorant composition having rearing effects contains a pigment and an adhesive for the pigment. The pigment comprises a blue pigment composed as a primary component of a compound represented by the following formula: MFe[Fe(CN)6] wherein M represents an alkali metal atom or an ammonium group, one of the two Fe atoms is a divalent ion, and the other Fe atom is a trivalent ion. The adhesive comprises a water-dispersed polymer and a water-soluble polymer having compatibility with said water-dispersed polymer.

Abstract: Mechanically strong, water-disintegrable agglomerates made from a particulate calcium source, a water-soluble binder and optionally containing a primary plant nutrient source and/or micronutrient source and a process for forming such agglomerates are disclosed. The agglomerates may be used as a soil liming agent and for introducing nutrient values into cultivated soil. Also disclosed is a method for introducing nutrient values into cultivated soil so as to inhibit leaching of the nutrient values from the soil and improve utilization of the nutrient values by plants grown in the soil.

Abstract: A resource transformation and regeneration process for creating beneficial organic nutrient-rich products from raw organic biosolid waste material is provided. The process comprises initially mixing the raw organic biosolid waste material to a substantially uniform size, oxidizing and transforming the raw organic biosolid waste material, secondarily mixing the oxidized and transformed organic biosolid waste material, and drying the oxidized and regenerated organic biomeal material, producing a beneficial nutrient-rich product for plants and animals.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating wastewater sludge cake with acid and calcium carbonate under acidic, low heat conditions to produce a stable, soil-like or granular, finished product containing calcium carbonate, useful as a nitrogen fertilizer, synthetic soil component or soil conditioner for pH control.

Abstract: Fertilizer with a chelate element is provided which comprises 0.01 to 4 parts of a compound of a metal for forming the central metal of a chelate compound, 1 to 5 parts of an oxycarboxylic acid, 2 to 8 parts of a potassic element, 0.1 to 1 part of a nitrogenous element, and 0.01 to 2 parts of a phosphorous element by weight, indicating a pH value of 6.0 to 7.5 when mixed with water. When a living body ingests an agricultural product cultivated with the fertilizer, the chelate derives glutathione S-transferase molecular species which can catalyze the detoxicating reaction of the electrophillic compound by the S-bonded reaction of said electrophillic compound and nucleophillic reduction-type glutathione peroxidase.

Abstract: Aqueous mineral compositions and methods for their use are provided. The subject aqueous mineral compositions include a plant nutrient mineral component that is made up of at least one plant nutrient mineral, e.g. calcium, manganese, zinc, iron, and a source of a naturally occurring low molecular weight chelating agent, e.g. a citric acid cycle intermediate or derivative thereof. The subject compositions find use in a variety of different applications, and are particularly suited for use in increasing the mineral content of a plant.

Abstract: A process is for the production of potash fertilizer granulates which have a stable shelf life also at high relative air humidities. This granulate contains an additive in the form of magnesium oxide and/or calcium oxide in a fine powder form, which is added by metering in prior to the compacting step. The result is a high final bursting strength even if the granulate is stored in a wet climate.

Abstract: A waste of asbestos-containing inorganic building materials is reacted and burnt at a temperature in a range of 600° C. to 1,500° C. to obtain a recycled silicic acid type fertilizer with decomposed asbestos. Thus, the asbestos contained in the inorganic building material waste, which is said to be harmful to the health, is decomposed and recycled as the silicic acid type fertilizer.

Abstract: Methods for rendering high concentrations of manganese safe for plant growth, comprising the steps of, mixing one or more alkyl glycosides with Mn resulting in a mixture comprising Mn at a concentration of between about 20 to 75 ppm, and applying a suitable volume of the resulting mixture to one or more plants; and formulations for same.