RELEASE LPH™: Where soil biology meets root performance and yield
Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical IntroductionSoil probiotics and prebiotics improve soil function through different mechanisms. Probiotics are live microbial inoculants (e.g., Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Azospirillum, Rhizobium, Trichoderma) that must establish in the rhizosphere to deliver benefits such as nutrient solubilisation, hormone production and pathogen suppression. Their performance is often inconsistent because establishment depends on […]
The hidden season of success – why flower induction defines citrus yields
Dr. Jakkie Stander, Commercial Head Products & Services Dr. Elmi Lötze, Head of ITEST™ CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™ LEAF In South Africa, the months from March to June mark the most critical, yet least visible stage of the citrus production cycle: the period of flower induction. During this time, buds on the current season’s vegetative […]
Redefining kelp: The science behind KELPURA™ in fruit crop phenology
Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical KELPURA™ is a pure liquid kelp-based plant biostimulant derived from the South African kelp species Ecklonia maxima. It is produced using a proprietary room-temperature extraction technology that preserves the integrity of the kelp’s natural bioactive compounds, including phytohormones, phenolic acids, amino acids and polysaccharides. This preservation is […]
CALCINATOR™: Foliar calcium for fruit crops
Dr. Jakkie Stander, Commercial Head of Products & Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical Calcium is vital for maintaining cell-wall structure, where it cross-links pectins in the middle lamella, as well as for membrane integrity and signalling processes. However, when applied foliarly, Ca faces several physiological and physical bottlenecks. As Ca is transported […]
Stronger by nature: Calcium and silicon technologies
Stronger by nature: Calcium and silicon technologies Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical Calcium and silica are fundamental elements in plant and soil systems, each contributing uniquely to cell wall stability, stress mitigation and nutrient dynamics, making their combined role increasingly relevant in the development of sustainable agricultural practices. CALCINATOR™CALCINATOR™ is a pectin […]
Optimise table grape production with PICKLOGGER™
Optimise table grape production with PICKLOGGER™ Werner Coetzee: Commercial Head: PICKLOGGER™ Jan-Willem Boonzaaier: Commercial Head: Services Gerrie van Deventer: Horticulturist The future of table grape production lies in precision farming, where data-driven decisions can significantly improve yield and profitability. PICKLOGGER™ is but one of the innovative tools leading the precision charge. This innovative […]
ZINC PHLOEM™: Improving nutrient delivery and plant physiological status
ZINC PHLOEM™: Improving nutrient delivery and plant physiological status By Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical Role of zinc in plant physiology Plant growth and development are dependent on a sufficient supply of zinc (Zn). Photosynthesis, the main metabolic pathway in plants, can be significantly reduced by Zn deficiency, which leads to a decrease […]
Plant-based protein hydrolysates: Biostimulants for the future
Plant-based protein hydrolysates: Biostimulants for the future by Rochelle Thuynsma Head of Products: Technical, Agri Technovation Introduction Plant biostimulants include a wide range of products derived from natural and biological sources that offer a potentially novel approach to enhance crop growth and quality, nutrient uptake, and/or resistance to stress.(1,2,3) Recently, protein hydrolysates have gained a […]
Small grain leaf analyses tell a story
Nicola Kotzé, Senior Agronomist Dr. Elmi Lötze, Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES and ITEST™LEAF Leaf analyses speak volumes Leaf analyses on small grains can identify mineral deficiencies even before visually observed, allowing farmers/growers to address deficiencies at an early stage, thus saving costs. Leaf analyses are generally used with great success in permanent crops, as well […]
RELEASE the nutrient and microbiological handbrake in your soil
RELEASE the nutrient and microbiological handbrake in your soil Schalk du Plessis, Senior Soil Scientist Introduction Like any other matter, soil nutrients in their simplest form are a collection and arrangement of various elements. For healthy plant growth to take place, these nutrients need not only to be present in the soil in adequate […]