Wedoany.com Report-Jun 25, Lucent Bio, a Canadian company specializing in sustainable fertilizers, has launched Soileos Boron + Zinc, a new granular fertilizer aimed at improving boron use efficiency in agriculture. Designed to address long-standing challenges with boron application, the product minimizes nutrient loss through leaching and delivers a controlled, slow release that matches crop demand.

Soileos Boron + Zinc is formulated using Lucent Bio’s patented cellulose-based delivery matrix. This technology enables microbial mineralization, releasing boron and zinc steadily throughout the growing season. The product is water-insoluble, seed-safe, and suitable for various soil application methods, including broadcasting, banding, or in-furrow placement at seeding.

Managing boron is complex due to its narrow application margin and high solubility. Inconsistent uptake often results in deficiencies or toxicity, especially in sandy soils or regions with high rainfall. Conventional boron sources tend to leach quickly, and growers often rely on foliar sprays after yield has already been affected. Soileos Boron + Zinc provides a proactive solution by delivering boron directly to the root zone, improving nutrient efficiency and reducing the need for in-season corrective treatments.

Michael Riedijk, CEO of Lucent Bio, stated: “Boron has always been difficult to use. Soileos Boron + Zinc gives growers a smarter, safer way to manage it. One that improves nutrient efficiency, simplifies planning, and delivers consistent results across diverse soil types.”

Field trials have shown reliable performance of the product across various conditions, including high-pH and sandy soils where boron management has traditionally been unreliable. The slow-release formulation ensures nutrients are available in sync with plant uptake, supporting better crop health and yield outcomes.

Farah Nour, Chief Science Officer at Lucent Bio, explained: “We developed Soileos Boron + Zinc to solve the boron delivery problem, not just reformulate it. Microbial release allows us to synchronize nutrient availability with crop demand, improving nutrient efficiency, crop performance, and soil health.”

The product is also aligned with climate-smart agriculture objectives. A third-party life cycle assessment indicated that Soileos products can sequester up to 2.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per acre, providing measurable environmental benefits alongside agronomic performance.

Particularly effective in low-carbon canola production, Soileos Boron + Zinc supports sustainable farming while contributing to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and Scope 3 emission reductions. It serves as a tool for agri-food companies and growers aiming to balance productivity with sustainability.

Soileos Boron + Zinc is now open for pre-order in the United States, offering the following benefits:

Microbial slow release for continuous nutrient availability

Soil application at seeding, reducing dependence on foliar sprays

Minimized leaching due to cellulose-bound nutrients

Seed-safe use with in-furrow application

Supports regenerative practices and carbon reduction targets through a plant-based, circular formulation