MicroSync Pro®
A granular micronutrient fertiliser designed to blend efficiently with NPK fertiliser programs and distribute critical micronutrients uniformly across the field, supporting correction of boron, manganese and zinc deficiencies together with balanced sulphur nutrition.
MicroSync Pro® uses Nutripaction® Technology to compact finely divided nutrient particles into homogeneous granules engineered for blend uniformity, field spreading and moisture-activated dispersion within the crop root zone.
Product analysis, nutrient forms, rates, crop directions, registration and pack sizes may differ by market. Always use soil or tissue analysis together with the current approved local label.
Micronutrients distributed with the main fertiliser program
Micronutrients are required in relatively small quantities compared with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but their physiological importance is not small.
A deficiency of one essential micronutrient can limit crop growth even where macronutrient supply is otherwise adequate.
MicroSync Pro® is designed to simplify broad-acre micronutrient application by placing several critical nutrients into a granular product that can be blended directly with conventional dry fertilisers.
Current Verdesian Europe information positions the product where soil testing and/or tissue analysis identifies deficiencies of boron, manganese and/or zinc.
Technical positioning
Small quantities · essential biological functions
Micronutrients are required at lower concentrations than primary nutrients, but each remains essential to specific plant processes.
Enzyme activation
Many micronutrients function as enzyme cofactors or are involved in activation of metabolic reactions.
Photosynthesis
Micronutrient availability can influence chlorophyll formation, electron transport and photosynthetic metabolism.
Hormone metabolism
Certain micronutrients contribute to pathways associated with plant growth regulation and development.
Reproductive growth
Micronutrient nutrition can influence flowering, pollen function, seed formation and grain or fruit development.
Nitrogen metabolism
Several micronutrients participate directly or indirectly in enzymes involved in nitrogen assimilation.
Root development
Balanced micronutrient supply contributes to healthy cell division, membranes and root-system development.
Nutripaction® Technology
Current manufacturer information describes Nutripaction® as the delivery engine behind the MicroSync granular micronutrient platform.
Finely divided nutrient materials are uniformly blended and compacted together to produce homogeneous granules with consistent particle size and nutrient analysis.
The result is a granule intended to behave more consistently during blending, handling, spreading and soil activation than separate, low-rate micronutrient ingredients.
Uniform before application · dispersed after application
From one granule to many nutrient particles
MicroSync Pro® granules are engineered to remain physically useful during storage, blending and spreading, then respond to moisture after application.
Verdesian states that soil moisture activates Nutripaction® granules and creates millions of smaller particles within the root zone.
Agronomically, this dispersion increases the number of nutrient contact points in soil compared with leaving the applied nutrients concentrated in a small number of large granules.
Blend · spread · activate · disperse
Polymer technology and carboxylates
Current Verdesian Europe information states that MicroSync Pro® combines Verdesian Polymer Technology with carboxylates.
The manufacturer positions this technology around efficient micronutrient and sulphur uptake by the plant.
This product-specific statement should be distinguished from general soil chemistry: actual micronutrient availability continues to depend on soil pH, moisture, nutrient form, biological activity, crop demand and other environmental factors.
Evolving technology portfolio
Current US MicroSync information also references XCHAIN™ technology within the broader MicroSync platform.
Because formulations and registrations can differ among MicroSync products and markets, this page does not automatically assign every US technology statement to the current European MicroSync Pro® SKU.
The supplied label, technical data sheet and SDS are the definitive sources for the product being purchased.
Boron
Boron is an essential micronutrient involved in cell-wall development, membrane function, growing-point activity and reproductive processes.
Because boron is closely associated with actively growing tissues, deficiency can affect roots, shoots, flowering and reproductive development.
Soil boron availability can be influenced by soil texture, organic matter, moisture, pH and parent material.
Deficiency and excess can be relatively close
The optimum boron range can be narrower than for many other nutrients.
Verdesian specifically warns that excessive boron may cause crop injury.
Use crop requirement, soil analysis, tissue testing, field history, irrigation-water boron where relevant and the current product label to determine an appropriate rate.
Conditions that can increase boron-deficiency risk
Coarse-textured soil
Sandy soils may have lower boron-holding capacity and greater leaching exposure.
Low organic matter
Organic matter can be an important contributor to soil boron supply.
Drought
Dry conditions can reduce nutrient movement toward roots and restrict boron uptake.
High rainfall
In susceptible soils, substantial drainage can increase boron leaching.
High crop demand
High-yielding crops may remove more boron and other micronutrients.
Field variability
Soil texture and organic-matter differences can create spatial variation in boron supply.
Manganese
Manganese is involved in numerous plant enzymes and has an important role in photosynthetic water-splitting reactions.
It also contributes to nitrogen metabolism, antioxidant systems and synthesis of several plant compounds.
Manganese availability in soil is particularly sensitive to soil chemistry and oxidation-reduction conditions.
Soil pH can strongly influence manganese
Manganese availability often declines as soil pH becomes strongly alkaline because soluble manganese forms are converted into less available forms.
Soil moisture, aeration, organic matter and microbial processes can also influence manganese chemistry.
Confirm suspected manganese deficiency using crop-specific tissue analysis and soil information where possible.
Conditions that may increase manganese-deficiency risk
Higher soil pH
Manganese solubility often declines as soil pH increases.
Recently limed soils
Liming can alter manganese availability depending on starting pH and soil chemistry.
Highly organic soils
Certain high-organic-matter soils can show manganese-availability limitations.
Loose or well-aerated soil
Oxidising conditions can favour less-soluble manganese forms in susceptible soils.
Crop sensitivity
Different crop species and cultivars vary in susceptibility to manganese deficiency.
Variable field pH
Localised high-pH zones can produce micronutrient patterns within otherwise productive fields.
Zinc
Zinc participates in numerous enzyme systems, protein synthesis, gene expression and plant growth regulation.
Zinc is particularly important during early crop development because it contributes to active growth and metabolic regulation.
Soil zinc availability is influenced by pH, carbonate content, phosphorus level, organic matter, soil texture and temperature.
Root-zone chemistry matters
Conditions associated with zinc-deficiency risk
Alkaline soil
Zinc availability generally declines as soil pH increases.
Calcareous soil
Carbonate-rich soils commonly present zinc-availability challenges.
Cool soil
Cold conditions reduce root activity and nutrient diffusion and may increase early-season zinc stress.
High phosphorus
Very high phosphorus status can interact with zinc nutrition in susceptible soils and crops.
Low organic matter
Low-organic-matter soils may have limited reserves of several micronutrients.
Restricted roots
Compaction, drought or root disease can limit crop access to soil zinc.
Sulphur
Sulphur is a secondary macronutrient required for sulphur-containing amino acids, proteins, enzymes and several specialised plant compounds.
Sulphur and nitrogen nutrition are closely linked because protein synthesis requires both nutrients.
Current Verdesian positioning describes MicroSync Pro® as delivering micronutrients together with sulphur in a balanced granular formulation.
Situations where sulphur deserves attention
Designed to blend with NPK fertilisers
One of the key operational advantages of MicroSync Pro® is its intended use within conventional dry-fertiliser blending systems.
Current Verdesian information positions the product for mixing or blending with agricultural-grade fertiliser materials.
This allows micronutrient nutrition to be included in the same broadcast operation as the primary NPK fertiliser program where agronomically appropriate.
Practical integration
Why particle size and density matter
Dry fertiliser blends contain individual particles that can differ in diameter, shape and bulk density.
Large physical differences between blend ingredients can contribute to segregation during conveying, transport, loading and spreading.
Current manufacturer information states that MicroSync Pro® is designed to match the particle size and bulk density of many common dry fertilisers, supporting more uniform nutrient distribution.
Bulk density
Actual blend behaviour also depends on the physical characteristics of every other fertiliser component.
Uniformity begins before the spreader reaches the field
Correct ingredient weights
Accurate weighing is essential when micronutrients are applied at relatively low field rates.
Appropriate mixing time
Blenders require enough mixing to distribute ingredients without unnecessary degradation or segregation.
Compatible particle sizes
Similar physical properties can help maintain uniformity from blender to field.
Minimal excessive handling
Repeated conveying and drops can encourage segregation in some dry-fertiliser blends.
Dry product condition
Excessive moisture, caking or damaged granules can reduce handling quality.
Batch documentation
Record product lot, blend recipe, total weight and destination for traceability.
Rate depends on deficiency severity
Current Verdesian Europe guidance links rate to the severity of micronutrient deficiency identified through testing and professional interpretation.
10–17 kg/ha
Current manufacturer-listed European range for a mild deficiency.
17–28 kg/ha
Current manufacturer-listed European range for a moderate deficiency.
28–45 kg/ha
Current manufacturer-listed European range for a severe deficiency.
Soil analysis, tissue testing, crop sensitivity, yield potential, fertiliser history and current local label directions should be used to determine the actual MicroSync Pro® rate.
Soil testing
Soil testing helps estimate the nutrient-supplying capacity of the root zone and provides context for micronutrient recommendations.
Micronutrient soil tests often require careful interpretation because extracted values are influenced by the laboratory method and local calibration.
Results should therefore be interpreted using regional crop-response data where available.
Useful supporting measurements
Tissue analysis
Tissue analysis evaluates nutrient concentration in the plant itself.
It can help confirm whether the crop is successfully acquiring micronutrients from the root zone and may identify deficiencies that are not obvious from soil tests alone.
Verdesian specifically recommends using tissue analysis alongside soil testing when determining MicroSync Pro® need.
Reliable interpretation requires consistent sampling
Visual symptoms are clues, not confirmation
Nutrient deficiencies can overlap
Different nutrient problems may produce similar chlorosis, stunting or growth abnormalities.
Herbicide injury can mimic deficiency
Chemical injury can create patterns that resemble nutrient stress.
Root disease can restrict uptake
A nutrient may be present in soil while damaged roots remain unable to acquire it effectively.
Compaction can create patterns
Restricted roots may cause nutrient symptoms in traffic zones or compacted areas.
Soil pH can drive local deficiency
Field zones with different pH may show different micronutrient availability.
Confirm with laboratory data
Combine visual scouting with soil, tissue and field-history information.
Broadcast soil application
Current European manufacturer guidance states that MicroSync Pro® is for soil application only.
The product is designed to be broadcast either as part of a dry fertiliser blend or according to the current approved label.
Uniform application matters particularly for boron because both deficiency and excessive local concentration can be undesirable.
Before field application
Calibrate spreading equipment
Verdesian specifically advises calibrating application equipment to ensure that the intended rate is delivered.
Calibration is particularly important with micronutrients because a large percentage error in a relatively low application rate can materially change nutrient delivery.
Check the complete spreading system
Flexible soil-applied micronutrient positioning
Exact approved timings depend on the local label and crop program. The broader MicroSync platform has been used in pre-plant and top-dress dry-fertiliser programs.
Build nutrient availability before establishment
Pre-plant application can integrate micronutrients with the main base-fertiliser program.
Align with establishment nutrition
Where the dry-fertiliser system and local label allow, nutrient placement can be coordinated with crop establishment.
Correct or supplement in-season nutrition
Some dry-fertiliser programs use top-dress application where crop need, equipment and label directions make this appropriate.
Fertiliser availability still depends on roots
A micronutrient can only support crop growth when roots can access and absorb it.
Compaction, drought, saturation, salinity, root disease and low soil temperature may restrict uptake even when the nutrient has been applied.
Nutrient programs should therefore address root-zone health as well as fertiliser supply.
Diagnose underlying problems
Soil pH influences micronutrient availability
Zinc
Zinc availability commonly declines as soil becomes increasingly alkaline.
Manganese
Manganese solubility can decline substantially in high-pH, well-oxidised soils.
Boron
Boron availability is influenced by pH together with texture, organic matter and soil moisture.
Correct pH problems separately
A micronutrient fertiliser should not be expected to replace a needed liming or acidification strategy.
Environmental conditions influence nutrient availability
Drought
Limited soil water reduces diffusion and mass flow of nutrients toward roots and restricts root growth.
Excess rainfall
Drainage can increase leaching risk for more mobile nutrients and reduce root activity during saturation.
Cold soil
Low temperatures reduce root growth and microbial activity and can increase early nutrient stress.
Warm soil
Increasing temperature can accelerate root and microbial processes, provided moisture remains adequate.
Micronutrient need can vary within a field
Soil texture, pH, organic matter, drainage and historical management can change over short distances.
As a result, micronutrient deficiency may occur in specific zones rather than uniformly across an entire field.
Grid or zone soil sampling, crop imagery, yield maps and tissue testing can help identify patterns before a micronutrient strategy is selected.
Build a better field picture
Broad agricultural and horticultural relevance
Current manufacturer information broadly positions MicroSync Pro® for agricultural and horticultural crops where relevant micronutrient deficiencies exist. Registration must be confirmed locally.
Cereals
Wheat, barley and other cereals can respond to balanced zinc, manganese, boron and sulphur nutrition where deficiencies exist.
Maize
Zinc nutrition is often a particular consideration in maize programs, especially on high-pH or cool soils.
Oilseed crops
Boron and sulphur frequently receive attention in high-yield oilseed nutrition.
Legumes
Balanced micronutrient nutrition supports roots, metabolism and reproductive development alongside biological nitrogen fixation.
Sugar crops
High-biomass crops can remove substantial quantities of macro- and micronutrients.
Horticultural crops
Intensive fruit and vegetable systems may require precise micronutrient diagnosis and crop-specific rates.
Current European manufacturer-listed pack size
Bulk packaging is suited to fertiliser distributors, commercial blend plants and large-acreage crop programs.
Pack size and packaging format may differ between countries.
Maintain traceability
Protect granule quality before blending and spreading
Keep product dry
Prevent unnecessary moisture exposure before blending and application.
Protect from contamination
Storage areas and conveying systems should minimise contamination from incompatible materials.
Minimise caking
Appropriate storage conditions help preserve free-flowing granules.
Maintain physical integrity
Excessive crushing can alter particle-size distribution and blend behaviour.
Use appropriate PPE
Follow the current Safety Data Sheet and local workplace requirements.
Follow disposal requirements
Manage spilled material and packaging according to label, SDS and local environmental regulations.
Avoid common micronutrient-program mistakes
Applying without diagnosis
Micronutrient use should be supported by soil tests, tissue tests, crop history or locally validated recommendations.
Assuming more boron is always better
Excessive boron can injure crops. Rate accuracy and uniformity matter.
Ignoring soil pH
Micronutrient availability can be constrained by pH even after fertiliser is applied.
Using an uncalibrated spreader
Rate and distribution errors can undermine micronutrient performance.
Poor blend uniformity
Micronutrients require consistent blending to prevent field-scale over- and under-application.
Ignoring root restrictions
Applied nutrients cannot fully compensate for severe compaction, waterlogging or root disease.
Using another country's rate
Product analysis and registration can differ among markets.
Treating visual symptoms as proof
Confirm suspected deficiencies with analytical testing whenever practical.
Measure the response to micronutrient correction
Tissue concentration
Follow-up tissue testing can indicate whether nutrient status changed after soil application.
Crop colour and vigour
Visual improvements provide useful context but should not be the only evaluation method.
Root development
Compare root growth where nutrient limitations previously affected establishment.
Biomass
Crop growth and canopy development can provide intermediate response indicators.
Yield
Properly designed comparisons can determine whether nutrient correction translated into harvest response.
Economic return
Compare micronutrient cost with yield, quality and any operational efficiencies from integrated application.
Integrate MicroSync Pro® within 4R nutrient management
Micronutrients should be managed with the same discipline used for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
The objective is not simply to apply more nutrient, but to supply the appropriate nutrient source at an agronomically justified rate, timing and placement.
Right source · rate · time · place
Information that helps us evaluate MicroSync Pro®
Country
Determines registration, label and product analysis.
Crop
Crop species, variety and realistic yield target influence micronutrient demand.
Soil analysis
Include micronutrient results, pH, organic matter, phosphorus and other relevant soil parameters.
Tissue analysis
Provide current tissue-test data and growth stage where available.
Base fertiliser blend
Identify NPK analysis and other granular ingredients.
Target rate
State the proposed MicroSync Pro® rate or diagnosed deficiency severity.
Field area
Provide hectares requiring treatment for product-volume planning.
Application equipment
Include blender and spreader type for operational support.
Commercial volume
Distributors and blenders should include annual tonnage and market requirement.
MicroSync Pro® product profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers reflect current manufacturer information where identified. General explanations provide agronomic context. Always use the current local MicroSync Pro® label.
MicroSync Pro® is a granular micronutrient fertiliser designed for soil application and blending with conventional dry NPK fertiliser programs.
Current European manufacturer guidance specifically recommends MicroSync Pro® where boron, manganese and/or zinc deficiencies exist and also positions the product within balanced micronutrient and sulphur nutrition.
Nutripaction® combines finely divided nutrient materials into compacted homogeneous granules with consistent particle size and analysis. Soil moisture is then intended to disperse those granules into many smaller nutrient particles in the root zone.
Smaller dispersed nutrient particles create more contact points in the soil than an equivalent nutrient quantity concentrated into only a few large particles.
Current manufacturer information states that soil moisture activates Nutripaction® granules and causes them to disperse into many particles within the root zone.
Verdesian positions its polymer technology and carboxylates as supporting efficient micronutrient and sulphur uptake. Actual availability remains influenced by soil and crop conditions.
Yes. Current manufacturer information specifically positions MicroSync Pro® for mixing or blending with other agricultural-grade dry fertiliser materials including NPK programs.
Similar particle size and density among blend components can reduce segregation and support more uniform field distribution.
Current European manufacturer information lists approximately 70 lb/ft³, equivalent to about 1,121 kg/m³.
Current European manufacturer guidance specifies soil application only. It is generally integrated into a dry fertiliser blend and broadcast according to the approved label.
Current European manufacturer information states that the product is for soil application only. Do not use it as a foliar product unless a specific local label states otherwise.
Current European manufacturer guidance lists 10–17 kg/ha for a mild deficiency, subject to local label directions and diagnosis.
Current European manufacturer guidance lists 17–28 kg/ha for a moderate deficiency.
Current European manufacturer guidance lists 28–45 kg/ha for a severe deficiency.
Visual symptoms can be useful clues but should not be the sole basis for selecting a micronutrient rate. Soil testing, tissue analysis, crop history and professional interpretation are preferable.
Soil tests provide information on root-zone nutrient supply and soil properties such as pH and organic matter that influence micronutrient availability.
Tissue analysis measures nutrient concentration in the crop and can help confirm whether plants are successfully acquiring micronutrients from the soil.
Soil pH changes nutrient solubility and chemical form. Zinc and manganese availability commonly become more limited in strongly alkaline conditions.
Boron contributes to cell-wall development, growing-point activity, membrane function and reproductive processes.
Yes. Verdesian specifically warns that excessive boron may cause crop injury. Use accurate diagnosis, rate calculation, blending and spreading.
Manganese participates in photosynthesis, enzyme systems, antioxidant metabolism and several nutrient-metabolism pathways.
Zinc contributes to enzymes, protein metabolism, gene regulation and pathways involved in plant growth and development.
Sulphur is required for sulphur-containing amino acids, proteins and multiple metabolic compounds and is closely linked with nitrogen utilisation.
No. Current European positioning specifically focuses on boron, manganese and zinc deficiencies together with sulphur nutrition. Other nutrient deficiencies require their own diagnosis and suitable products.
No. It is designed to complement the main fertility program, particularly by adding micronutrients and sulphur where required.
No. It can supply nutrients, but fundamental pH problems should be addressed through appropriate soil-management practices.
Yes. Drought restricts root growth and reduces movement of nutrients through soil water toward roots.
Cool soil can reduce root activity and zinc movement, which can contribute to early-season zinc stress in susceptible crops.
Accurate calibration helps deliver the intended nutrient rate uniformly. This is especially important for micronutrients used at much lower quantities than conventional NPK fertilisers.
Current Verdesian Europe information lists a 908 kg pack. Packaging can differ by market.
Verdesian currently maintains UK-specific MicroSync Pro® label, SDS and product-information resources. Current commercial availability should still be confirmed before ordering.
Current manufacturer positioning broadly includes agricultural and horticultural crops where relevant deficiencies exist, but local crop registration must be verified.
No. Correcting a yield-limiting deficiency can improve crop performance, but final yield depends on genetics, water, macronutrients, micronutrients, pests, disease, soil conditions and overall management.
Use well-designed treated and untreated comparisons where practical and assess tissue nutrient status, crop growth, deficiency symptoms, yield and economic return.
No. Registration, analysis, rates, pack sizes and claims may differ by market. Always verify the locally supplied label.
Include your country, crop, soil test, tissue analysis if available, target yield, NPK program, proposed MicroSync Pro® rate, field area and application timing.
Include base-fertiliser analyses, blend tonnage, blending equipment, target MicroSync Pro® inclusion, storage conditions, spreading system and intended market.
Contact Atlas Crop Technologies with your company, country, annual fertiliser tonnage, target crop markets, expected product requirement and distribution or blending infrastructure.
This page provides general product, fertiliser-blending and micronutrient-management information.
Current Verdesian European information positions MicroSync Pro® as a granular soil-applied micronutrient fertiliser intended for blending with other agricultural-grade fertilisers and for correction of boron, manganese and/or zinc deficiencies identified through soil testing and tissue analysis.
Manufacturer information also positions the formulation within balanced micronutrient and sulphur nutrition and describes Nutripaction® Technology, Verdesian Polymer Technology and carboxylates as elements of the product's nutrient-delivery system.
Current European manufacturer rate guidance is 10–17 kg/ha for mild deficiency, 17–28 kg/ha for moderate deficiency and 28–45 kg/ha for severe deficiency. These rate bands do not replace the current local label, laboratory analysis, crop requirement or professional agronomic recommendation.
Verdesian specifically warns that excessive boron may cause crop injury. Accurate diagnosis, blending, calibration and uniform application are therefore essential.
Current European manufacturer information lists a bulk density of approximately 1,121 kg/m³ and a 908 kg pack size. Physical specification and packaging may differ by country or formulation.
Soil-applied micronutrient performance depends on nutrient form, soil pH, texture, organic matter, moisture, temperature, root growth, biological activity, crop demand, application uniformity and other environmental and agronomic factors.
MicroSync Pro® should not be interpreted as a substitute for an agronomically appropriate NPK program, soil-pH correction, irrigation, drainage, root-health management or other nutrient deficiencies not addressed by the formulation.
Product registration, guaranteed analysis, nutrient forms, application rates, crop uses, pack sizes and permitted claims may vary by jurisdiction.
Always read and follow the current approved local product label and Safety Data Sheet. Consult a qualified agronomist, soil-fertility specialist, fertiliser blender or Atlas Crop Technologies representative for field-specific recommendations.