A composition comprising herbicidal mixtures of mesotrione impregnated into or coated on the surface of a granular substrate material such as a fertilizer granule and/or a solid inert carrier material is provided for use to control weeds in turfgrasses without causing damage to the grass and methods for the use thereof.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide compositions and methods for increasing nutrient uptake by plants and for effecting soil remediation. Embodiments of the composition and methods comprise a hydrogel bead, a microbial consortia, and a fungi, and can additionally comprise an excipient for administration of the hydrogel bead comprising the microbial consortia and the fungi, one or more seed, water, one or more nutrients, and combinations thereof. Such composition and methods have broad application to reduce fertilizer requirements and use, and to increase plant nutrient access and uptake. The composition and methods have additional application to remediate contaminated mediums such as soil contaminated with chemicals, petroleum, and explosives.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide compositions and methods for increasing nutrient uptake by plants and for effecting soil remediation. Embodiments of the composition and methods comprise a hydrogel bead, a microbial consortia, and a fungi, and can additionally comprise an excipient for administration of the hydrogel bead comprising the microbial consortia and the fungi, one or more seed, water, one or more nutrients, and combinations thereof. Such composition and methods have broad application to reduce fertilizer requirements and use, and to increase plant nutrient access and uptake. The composition and methods have additional application to remediate contaminated mediums such as soil contaminated with chemicals, petroleum, and explosives.

A composition comprising herbicidal mixtures of mesotrione impregnated into or coated on the surface of a granular substrate material such as a fertilizer granule and/or a solid inert carrier material is provided for use to control weeds in turfgrasses without causing damage to the grass and methods for the use thereof.

Organic chelated zinc coated fertilizer core, methods for their use, and production thereof, are disclosed. The organic chelated zinc coating can contain 0.02 wt. % to 0.5 wt. % or more, based on the total weight of the coated fertilizer, of zinc from the organic chelated zinc. The coating can optionally contain or exclude a binder. An oil based coating can be at least partially positioned between the surface of the fertilizer core and the organic chelated zinc coating.

Organic chelated zinc coated fertilizer core, methods for their use, and production thereof, are disclosed. The organic chelated zinc coating can contain 0.02 wt. % to 0.5 wt. % or more, based on the total weight of the coated fertilizer, of zinc from the organic chelated zinc. The coating can optionally contain or exclude a binder. An oil based coating can be at least partially positioned between the surface of the fertilizer core and the organic chelated zinc coating.

A composition of matter comprising a plant-usable nutrient derived from a first source, an odiferous compound obtained from a second source different from the first source; and a water-dissolvable carrier that carries the plant-usable nutrient and the odiferous compound.

A composition of matter comprising a plant-usable nutrient derived from a first source, an odiferous compound obtained from a second source different from the first source; and a water-dissolvable carrier that carries the plant-usable nutrient and the odiferous compound.

Disclosed herein are methods for the production of microbe-enhanced fertilizers. In certain embodiments, creation of microbe-enhanced fertilizers comprises incorporation of conditioned and/or otherwise protected microorganisms prior to and/or during the fertilizer granulation process. In some embodiments, compositions disclosed herein and/or produced through methods described herein are more economical, have better shelf-life, and/or improved bioavailability relative to otherwise comparable fertilizers comprising microorganism.

Disclosed herein are methods for the production of microbe-enhanced fertilizers. In certain embodiments, creation of microbe-enhanced fertilizers comprises incorporation of conditioned and/or otherwise protected microorganisms prior to and/or during the fertilizer granulation process. In some embodiments, compositions disclosed herein and/or produced through methods described herein are more economical, have better shelf-life, and/or improved bioavailability relative to otherwise comparable fertilizers comprising microorganism.