nBPT vs NanoCote® : Choosing the Right Fertilizer Protection

nBPT+DCD vs NanoCote®: Choosing the Right Fertilizer Protection

Have you or someone you know ever dealt with nitrogen stabilizers containing nBPT+DCD? Chances are, you’re familiar with the headaches that come with it. Make the smart decision: ditch your nitrogen stabilizer and start using Nano-Yield®’s NanoCote® granular fertilizer coating designed to protect nitrogen from losses without the hassle.

New data release shows NanoCote® offers higher yield performance compared to nBPT+DCD

In a 2026 study conducted by North Dakota State University (shown above), NanoCote outperformed AGROTAIN™ across all three crops studied, all while using 20% less fertilizer. AGROTAIN™ was chosen for the study due to its popularity with agronomists seeking a stabilizer containing nBPT+DCD. (Note: Not all formulations of AGROTAIN™ contain DCD, depending on regional requirements.)

The key takeaways are as follows:

• Wheat: NanoCote increased yield by +2.5%.
• Canola: NanoCote increased yield by +1.3%.
• Durum: NanoCote increased yield by +1.3%.

Aside from the data, NanoCote outperforms nBPT+DCD in several other ways. 

NBPT: Not All Fertilizer Protection Is Created Equal

Are nBPT+DCD products (like AGROTAIN™) and NanoCote similar? We get asked this all the time. The simple answer is no. NBPT is a synthetic urease inhibitor used to prevent nitrogen loss in urea-based and UAN (urea-ammonium nitrate) fertilizers. DCD is a synthetic nitrification inhibitor that prevents losses from leaching through soil and denitrification (losing nitrogen as gas).

nBPT+DCD:

❌ Offers limited protection (nitrogen only)

❌ Does not protect phosphorus 

❌ Is not biodegradable or microbe-friendly

❌ Is not formulated to reduce dust

❌ Can cause buildup on equipment

✅ Increases nutrient availability and crop yields 

✅ Reduces nitrogen volatility and leaching

NanoCote®: More Than Nitrogen Protection

NanoCote, on the other hand, is a biodegradable and microbe-friendly coating that uses nanotechnology to offer a wide variety of benefits. It is highly compatible and does not require any special blending equipment, making it easy to implement. 

NanoCote does not “gum up” blenders and produces significantly less blending dust, so you can stop wearing the product. Not to mention, it can deliver up to a 3:1 ROI and can replace most nitrogen-stabilizing technologies. 

NanoCote:

✅ Enhances and protects full N-P-K blend

✅ Increases phosphorus availability by 24%

✅ Is biodegradable and microbe-friendly

✅ Produces 99% less blending dust

✅ Reduces fertilizer buildup

✅ Increases nutrient availability, uptake, and crop yields 

✅ Reduces nitrogen volatility and leaching

Why NanoCote® Is the Smarter Choice

NanoCote is the better approach to dry fertilizer protection. By using NanoCote, you can experience fewer headaches and less stress when it comes to blending dry fertilizer. The advantages speak for themselves. Try it today and see what it can do for your operation.

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