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Tetsuriki Agri uses the power of iron ions to activate plants. It also
enhances the nutrient content (minerals, vitamins, polyphenols, sugars)
in vegetables.Aichi Steel is the first company to succeed in
massproducing FeO, a form of iron oxide that is normally unstable under
ordinary conditions. FeO is the basic ingredient of Tetsuriki Agri. FeO
can supply plants with the bivalent ion (Fe2+) they need for
photosynthesis (Fig. 1). In test plantings, vegetables grown with
Tetsuriki Agri grew more quickly, with healthier roots and leaves. The
resulting vegetables are also richer in sugars and other nutrients
(Fig. 2).We have been selling sample packs of Tetsuriki Agri in
powdered form since May 2003. We have also developed a granular form,
in response to customer requests. In addition, we have also started
selling a liquid product (Tetsuriki Aqua) (Fig. 3). In April 2005,
Aichi Steel opened a greenhouse facility called Espacio in order to
further study customer needs (Fig. 4). |
Fig. 3: Tetsuriki Agri/Aqua product lineup
Fig. 4 Greenhouse Espacio
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Fig. 1 Photosynthesis and
the functioning of
Tetsuriki Agri
Fig. 2 Examples of plant nutrient increases by
adding Tetsuriki Agri
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