Particulate compositions including cores, binders, and powders are provided. Also provided are methods for producing particulate compositions, and methods for using particulate compositions.

The present invention generally relates to nitrification inhibitors and compositions comprising nitrification inhibitors. The present invention also relates to use of the nitrification inhibitors and compositions for application to fertilisers, plants, agricultural areas (e.g. soils or pastures) to reduce or inhibit the oxidation of ammonium nitrogen to nitrite and nitrate nitrogen, such as the oxidation of ammonia- or urea-based fertilisers.

The present invention generally relates to nitrification inhibitors and compositions comprising nitrification inhibitors. The present invention also relates to use of the nitrification inhibitors and compositions for application to fertilisers, plants, agricultural areas (e.g. soils or pastures) to reduce or inhibit the oxidation of ammonium nitrogen to nitrite and nitrate nitrogen, such as the oxidation of ammonia- or urea-based fertilisers.

A bacterial product may comprise strains Azospirillum oryzae AO.sub.512, Azospirillum lipoferum AL.sub.20, Pantoea dispersa PD.sub.2, Bacillus subtilis TU.sub.2, Lysinibacillus sphaericus 3S and Paenibacillus polymyxa SR.sub.17, in a total minimal concentration of 10.sup.8 CFU/g (Colony forming Units). These bacteria may be attached to an insoluble granular carrier formed of a mixture of natural clays and minerals. This formulation may preserve the viability of the microorganism for a long time while in storage, as well as after its application on the field. These microorganisms, as PGPR, may be capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen, solubilize phosphates, potassium, as well as other minerals immobilized in the soil, which allows for a drastic reduction, and even for a complete elimination, of conventional fertilization methods. These bacteria are not harmful in any sense neither to human beings nor the environment.

A bacterial product may comprise strains Azospirillum oryzae AO.sub.512, Azospirillum lipoferum AL.sub.20, Pantoea dispersa PD.sub.2, Bacillus subtilis TU.sub.2, Lysinibacillus sphaericus 3S and Paenibacillus polymyxa SR.sub.17, in a total minimal concentration of 10.sup.8 CFU/g (Colony forming Units). These bacteria may be attached to an insoluble granular carrier formed of a mixture of natural clays and minerals. This formulation may preserve the viability of the microorganism for a long time while in storage, as well as after its application on the field. These microorganisms, as PGPR, may be capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen, solubilize phosphates, potassium, as well as other minerals immobilized in the soil, which allows for a drastic reduction, and even for a complete elimination, of conventional fertilization methods. These bacteria are not harmful in any sense neither to human beings nor the environment.

The invention relates to agriculture, to the stimulation of plant growth and as an additive to the substrate or soil. The composition activates plant growth and induces resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, reduces the frequency of damage to the root system by micromycetes. Composition The composition includes the frass of the insect Hermetia illucens, which contains minerals such as: nitrogen, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur; succinate and citrate as an acidity regulator; and at least one carboxylic acid and/or at least one amino acid; and at least one chelate compound. The pH of the composition is from 5.5 to 10.0.

The invention relates to agriculture, to the stimulation of plant growth and as an additive to the substrate or soil. The composition activates plant growth and induces resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, reduces the frequency of damage to the root system by micromycetes. Composition The composition includes the frass of the insect Hermetia illucens, which contains minerals such as: nitrogen, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur; succinate and citrate as an acidity regulator; and at least one carboxylic acid and/or at least one amino acid; and at least one chelate compound. The pH of the composition is from 5.5 to 10.0.

The invention relates to agriculture, to the stimulation of plant growth and as an additive to the substrate or soil. The composition activates plant growth and induces resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, reduces the frequency of damage to the root system by micromycetes. Composition The composition includes the frass of the insect Hermetia illucens, which contains minerals such as: nitrogen, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur; succinate and citrate as an acidity regulator; and at least one carboxylic acid and/or at least one amino acid; and at least one chelate compound. The pH of the composition is from 5.5 to 10.0.

The disclosure relates to an agricultural composition comprising paraformaldehyde, a nitrification inhibitor, urea, an ammonia source, or a combination thereof and one or more reaction products prepared from paraformaldehyde, a nitrification inhibitor, urea, an ammonia source, and optionally a solvent, wherein the one or more reaction products is present in an amount of at least 20 wt. % of the total weight of the agricultural composition. Also discloses is a fertilizer composition comprising the agricultural composition and a nitrogen source. Further disclosed are processes for preparing an agricultural composition.

The disclosure relates to an agricultural composition comprising paraformaldehyde, a nitrification inhibitor, urea, an ammonia source, or a combination thereof and one or more reaction products prepared from paraformaldehyde, a nitrification inhibitor, urea, an ammonia source, and optionally a solvent, wherein the one or more reaction products is present in an amount of at least 20 wt. % of the total weight of the agricultural composition. Also discloses is a fertilizer composition comprising the agricultural composition and a nitrogen source. Further disclosed are processes for preparing an agricultural composition.