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MESA ® M eth E x- S ulfate of A mmonia. The Only Nitrogen Source That Offers the Synergy of Ammonium Sulfate and Meth-Ex® in One Homogeneous Particle. Nitroform in the 60’s Nutralene/Triaform 70’s & 80’s Nutralene technology sold in 1997 Trade marks also changed hands MESA developed.
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MESA®MethEx-Sulfate of Ammonia The Only Nitrogen Source That Offers the Synergy of Ammonium Sulfate and Meth-Ex® in One Homogeneous Particle
Nitroform in the 60’s • Nutralene/Triaform 70’s & 80’s • Nutralene technology sold in 1997 • Trade marks also changed hands • MESA developed UF/MUHistorical Overview
Mesa Is an Exclusive Nitrogen Source That is Produced by Resinating Methylene Ureas with Sulfate of Ammonia to produce an Oligomer Sulfate
Ammonium sulfate • Total N 21% (typical) • 21% Ammoniacal • 24% Sulfur Ammonium Sulfate
Plants can take Nitrogen ions in both the Ammonium (NH4+) and the Nitrate (NO3-) form. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Ammonium released by ammonium sulfate upon application is immediately available for plant uptake. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Positively charged NH4+ is attracted to negatively charged soil particles and root surfaces. It resists leaching and is non-volatile. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
By contrast urea is broken down rapidly in soils by urease enzymes to form negatively charged Nitrates. As much as 40% loss can occur in 7-10 days. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Mineralization of Urea Volatilization Ammonium (Carbonate) Urease Urea Nitrobacter Leaching Plant Uptake Nitrate
If too much urea is released at once an excessive amount of negatively charged Nitrate ions (NO3-)become available which leach or volatilize. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Ammonium Sulfate also supplies soluble sulfur. • Why is that important? The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Sulfur ranks forth in importance of the 16 essential elements right behind N, P, & K The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Sulfur is used in photosynthesis, chlorophyll production and the formation of phospholipids The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Grasses require about 30 pounds of sulfur per acre, more if clippings are removed. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
The use of modern fertilizers, the switch to unleaded gas, and the clean air act of 1990 have all removed sulfur from the atmosphere. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Sulfur works closely with nitrogen to produce plant proteins and in the production of chlorophyll. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Ammonium sulfate is 24% sulfur all of which is soluble and available to the plant. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
A typical SCU product only contains about 7% sulfur which is insoluble and not readily available. The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Immediate availability • Reduced loss • Soluble Sulfur • If only the release could be controlled! The Ammonium Sulfate Advantage
Meth-EX 40 • Total N 40% • 7% Urea N • 11% WIN • 22% SAWSN Meth-Ex 40®
Methylene ureas are made by reacting urea with formaldehyde to form ureaformaldehyde (UF) polymers The Meth-EX Advantage
Old UF technology did a poor job of controlling the ratio of long chain to short chain molecules and the result was lots of HWIN The Meth-EX Advantage
Methylene Ureas Traditional UF MUC TMPU TMTU DMTU UREA MDU Water Soluble Nitrogen Water Insoluble N HWSN HWIN
The very long chain polymers are not predictable and release over a period of months to years. Turf managers had UF banks in their soil The Meth-EX Advantage
Methylene Ureas Weeks of Release
Meth EX brand improves on traditional methylene ureas by precisely controlling the ratio of long, medium, and short length polymers. The Meth-EX Advantage
Methylene Ureas High Activity MUC UREA MDU DMTU TMTU TMPU Water Soluble Nitrogen Water Insoluble N HWSN HWIN
The result is a more efficient controlled release nitrogen source where all of the N is available in the season of application. The Meth-EX Advantage
Microbial release • High AI • Extended feeding • Excellent color • Predictable • Low solubility The Meth-EX Advantage
Total N 30% 10.5% Amm. 3% urea 5% WIN 11.5% SAWSN 12% Sulfur The Marriage of Ammonium Sulfate and Meth EX!
Single granule • Not a coating • Patent pending • 100% plant food • Ten years in development • University tested MESA
Performance A Sample of University Trials and Test Data
Soluble sulfur • Ammoniacal N • Quick response • Deep green color • Acidification Features of Ammonium Sulfate
Predictable • High activity index • No flush growth • Controlled release • Long feeding Features of Meth-EX 40
Excellent color • No flush growth • Predictable • Fast response • Long feeding • No foliar burn Features of MESA
No catastrophic release, lock off • Reduced clipping yields • Longer feeding • Less loss to leaching or volatilization Compared to Coated Products
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