Phosphorus Fertilizer Study on Onions

October 15, 2025

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A new peer-reviewed study published in the Society for Innovative Agriculture (SIA) Journal compared BRANDT Reaction P DS with traditional phosphorus sources in onion production. The research was conducted by Cairo University (Egypt) and King Faisal University (Saudi Arabia). 

 

Key Findings 

  • BRANDT Reaction P DS outperformed Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP) and Phosphoric Acid. 
  • Yield, protein content, total soluble solids (TSS), and nutrient concentration all improved with BRANDT Reaction P DS. 
  • Achieved results at 6 kg/ha, compared to 20 kg/ha MAP and 20 L/ha Phosphoric Acid. 
  • Demonstrates BRANDT’s global commitment to advancing phosphorus nutrition in specialty crops. 

 

Read the Full Study

 

See the charts below for a clear comparison of product performance.