L-Amino Acids
What are They?
When plants are faced with environmental stresses, the plant produces amino acids to combat the external forces. There are certain amino acids synthesized by the plant that perform jobs better than other amino acids. Plants are amazing in this way and we can call this phenomenon Bioenergetics. However, when plants are forced to use their energy for this, they have a harder time doing what they do best…growing!
Amino Acids are organic compounds or building blocks that make up all proteins of all living organisms be it plant or animal. In this post, we will only be looking at the Amino Acids found in nature, better known as *L-Amino Acids.
Plants only use L-Amino Acids. They are important for many metabolic functions of the plant such as:
*Opening of the stomata which increases photosynthesis
*Chelation of micro-nutrients
*Optimizes the performance of plants in extreme conditions
*Increase pollen germination and the length of the pollen tube
*Development of new plant tissue
*Stabilization of cell walls
-this creates a better soil structure for roots since the cells are also in the microbial flora in the soil.
-aids in stress resistance by making stronger plants
-makes better fruit and flowers
Chemical Structure of an Amino Acid
All Amino acids have a two Carbon bond. One carbon is part of the Carboxyl group and has a negative charge. The other carbon is part of the Amino group and has a positive charge. The ionization of these two groups makes Amino acids- zwitterions. Zwitterions are compounds that are both negatively and positively charged. These types of attractions are very strong and not easily breakable.
Illustrated by Sarah Simonsen
There are 23 natural amino acids that have this exact configuration. So what makes them different?
There is one more group called the R group (also referred to as the side group) that makes each amino acid different. The different chemical structure of each R group determines the size, shape, charge, and function of that Amino acid. The way in which these side chains interact in a peptide chain results in different functions and 3-D shapes of a protein. This is why proteins are called the building blocks of all life forms.
Age Old Optimize is a patented protein hydrolysate solution that is created through the enzymatic hydrolysis of Non-GMO soy beans to their constituent amino acids and short chain polypeptides. Optimize has 18 L-Amino acids that are biologically pure and are in an active free state. The resulting compounds are readily absorbed into the plant’s active growing system. Give your plants optimal protection with Age Old Optimize.
