Os microrganismos eficientes(EM): produção, uso e eficácia

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.12223231011

• Palavras-chave: microrganismos eficientes, solo, micronutrientes, macronutrientes

• Keywords: efficient microorganisms, soil, micronutrients, macronutrients

• Abstract: Soil is life; it is the beginning, the middle, and the end. A qualified soil, rich in nutrients, managed correctly, yields healthy plants with development and productivity, reflecting on the beings that depend on it, achieving higher quality in their food and thereby fewer diseases, improved health, and longevity. The presence of microorganisms in the soil contributes to its biological, chemical, and physical structure. In the biological aspect, factors such as temperature, humidity, oxygen concentrations, soil pH, nutrient availability, related to management practices. In the chemical aspect, soil pH, nutrient content, ion exchange capacity, electrical conductivity, and mineralized organic matter are key. Meanwhile, the physical aspect covers texture, structure, density, porosity, permeability, water, air, and heat flow. The research problem aimed to verify if Efficient Microorganisms (EM) assist in soil enhancement and can be essential in organic agriculture, enabling the production, application, and demonstration of the efficiency of these microorganisms in crops that allow more effective monitoring, such as vegetable cultivation. Hence, producing, applying, and obtaining results in the use of efficient microorganisms is a tangible way to contribute to soil quality, healthier production, and more fruitful soil. In this context, this research experiment was conducted, producing Efficient Microorganisms (EM), applying them to lettuce, and recording the results, validating existing knowledge on this subject, and providing additional insights based on successful practical experience. The micro-life is highly active and efficient. This efficient micro-life (microorganisms) releases nutrients from organic matter, fixes nitrogen from the air, and produces plant-protective substances, leading to increased leaf count in lettuce and promoting more productive cultivation.