Thiosulfates are used in agriculture as fertilizers because they provide sulfur and nitrogen to plants.
How thiosulfates are used
- Ammonium thiosulphate (ATS) : A soluble fertilizer that can be mixed with liquid nitrogen solutions. It's used to grow crops like corn, soybeans, and potatoes.
- Thio-Sul : A liquid that can be added to urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions to reduce nitrogen loss. It can also improve soil structure and water infiltration.
- Calcium thiosulphate : Used to treat apples, young and mature tree and vine crops, potatoes, onions, alfalfa, and other crops.
- Potassium thiosulphate : Used to provide Potassium and Sulfur to crops.
Benefits of thiosulfates
- Sulfur and nitrogen: Thiosulfates provide essential nutrients for healthy plant growth.
- Nitrification inhibition: Thiosulfates slow the conversion of ammonium to nitrate, which reduces nitrogen loss.
- Urease inhibition: Thiosulfates inhibit urease, which can improve the availability of phosphorus fertilizers.
- Soil structure: Thiosulfates can improve soil structure in high pH soils.