How does Nitro-Coat® affect protein and feed values?

Due to the Rhizobium nitrogen-fixing symbiosis within their own roots, most legume species will, on average, possess higher concentrations of nitrogen that subsequently lead to higher levels of amino acids and protein, than most grasses. However, if this internal, nitrogen-fixing process does not take place because of poor Rhizobium infection or nodulation, then the legume plant must rely on its own root system to extract available soil nitrogen. In a competitive environment, legume root systems are not as efficient as grasses for extracting nutrients, especially in mixed stands. This in turn can result in poorer yields of dry matter and protein of the legume. Therefore, one must do everything to ensure that this Rhizobium symbiosis takes place as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Nitro-Coat® process, which aims at providing the highest possible numbers of live Rhizobium to each seed at the time of planting, is excellent insurance to make sure that happens, especially for valuable high-performance forage legumes.