--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20230503-researchers-say-this-new-fertilizer-can-accelerate-plant-growth-by-1-5-times/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Researchers say this new fertilizer can accelerate plant growth by 1.5 times Publication Date: 2023-05-03T15:00:47-04:00 Last Updated: 2023-05-02T00:49:51-04:00 Author: Dmitry Savinsky (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/dsavinsky/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/) ![Researchers say this new fertilizer can accelerate plant growth by 1.5 times](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-1440532399.jpg) Nanoparticles will not only accelerate the growth of plants but also protect them from diseases. Russian scientists from the University of Science and Technology have developed a new type of fertilizer, which consists of nanoparticles of an alloy of copper, cobalt, nickel and iron. Microdoses of this compound will significantly accelerate plant growth. Just add them to the water for irrigation. According to the results of the experiments, the height of the shoots of oil radish and watercress increased by 50% and 12%, respectively. The increase in their mass was 20%. In addition, the fertilizer significantly slows down the activity of various bacteria, which allows farmers to almost completely abandon antibiotics. The technology for the production of this fertilizer does not require large financial investments and is environmentally friendly. Experts consider its use in agriculture very promising. Tags: [mineral fertilizers](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/mineral-fertilizers/), [Science](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/science/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.