Potassium Derived from Molasses (PDM)–A Potassium-Rich Nutrient Gold for Agriculture

Authors

  • R. Gobinath ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • S. Vijayakumar ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • V. Manasa ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • K. Basavaraj ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • G. Jesudas ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • S. Suvana ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 059), India
  • P. Kumaresan Department of Agronomy, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India

Keywords:

Molasses, nutrient gold, potassic fertilizers, sugarcane waste

Abstract

Molasses, a byproduct of sugar extraction from sugarcane, contains various minerals, including potassium. When molasses is processed, it can be used to produce potassium fertilizers. The extraction process involves dissolving molasses, isolating potassium through chemical reactions, and purifying it to meet agricultural standards. This potassium can then be formulated into fertilizers suitable for various crops. Potassium derived from molasses (PDM) is used as an alternate supplement to synthetic chemical fertilizer for potassium nutrients and the use of PDM will not degrade the environment and enrich the soil with organic inputs. Because of it’s organic origin, PDM could be inducted into a package of practices in organic farming to sustain soil health in the long run. This approach improves soil health, increases crop yields, and supports environmentally conscious farming practices.

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2025-02-07

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