Elaboration of an effective encapsulating composition to increase the yield of legumes

The growing demand for soybeans as one of the leading leguminous crops on world markets creates a favorable situation for evolving its production in Kazakhstan. However, agriculture in our country, as in other CIS countries, faces serious problems, such as a high level of phyto-sanitary risks, the spread of pests and diseases, as well as unfavorable climatic conditions. This also applies to soybean crops, which require special attention and innovative solutions to increase yields and quality.

One of these solutions was the development of a multifunctional encapsulating composition for the pre-sowing treatment of seeds of agricultural crops, including soybeans. The team of scientists led by Sana Kabdrakhmanova uses biodegradable polymers in combination with local agro-minerals and bio-stimulants of fungicidal action to create an effective composition that can increase the resistance of seeds to diseases and adverse climatic conditions.

The team has developed an optimal composition based on bentonite clay, starch to destroy pathogens, improve seed sowing characteristics, increase yields while preserving the natural qualities of soybean seeds and environmental objects. Scientists are studying the effects of this composition on seed germination, their growth, development, yield and technological qualities of crops. Such studies, in turn, make it possible to develop other innovative methods of seed preparation, which in turn will lead to an increase in yield and quality of soybeans, as well as ensure the resistance of crops to adverse factors.

Project results:

• Work has been executed to test the developed composition in laboratory conditions.
• Production tests for producing the compound and its application in the fields have begun.
• The regulations for applying the universal composition for pre-sowing treatment and encapsulation of soybean seeds have been elaborated.