Phytotoxicity

Phytotoxicity is the effect resulting from the improper use of agricultural products on plants, such as plant protection products, herbicides or unsuitable fertilisers.

It may arise from plant intolerance to the substances applied, from interactions between different products, from their use at excessive doses, under specific climatic conditions or during sensitive phenological stages, causing reduced growth, flower drop, fruit drop, leaf deformation, scorching, russeting, and similar symptoms.

This critical condition may impair plant physiological responses to the point of compromising the entire crop, as it directly affects the microbiological balance of the soil involved. Soil overloaded with additional toxic molecules leads to deterioration in the agri-food quality of the agricultural product, due to the presence of residues, reduced shelf life and poor organoleptic properties, thereby affecting food quality through alteration of the nutraceutical profile and potential impacts on food intolerances. Furthermore, phytotoxicity indirectly affects ecosystem balance, as such molecules promote environments favourable to pathogens and may leach into groundwater, placing an additional burden on the food chain.

The fertiliser BioAksxter® does not cause phytotoxicity, even at high application rates or when mixed with other products. Its depolluting effect preserves environmental balance and promotes the restoration of environmental matrices (soil–water–air).