Pre-sowing seed treatment — a powerful start for a high yield.
The success of a future harvest begins at the seed treatment stage. Every seed is a potential that can either be fully realized or remain unrealized due to stress conditions that inhibit the growth and development of young plants (drought, nutrient deficiency, temperature fluctuations, etc.). That is why pre-sowing seed treatment with physiologically active components becomes the No. 1 tool for achieving high crop yields.
Basfoliar® Kelp SL — a mineral fertilizer and plant growth biostimulant based on seaweed extract Ecklonia maxima containing natural growth phytohormones, intended for foliar feeding, fertigation systems, pre-sowing seed treatment and seedling soaking. The auxin to cytokinin ratio of 350:1 stimulates the growth of the root system and root hairs, significantly increasing the absorption area of the root system.
Basfoliar® Kelp SL – HOW DOES IT WORK?
The active development of the root system is stimulated due to the high concentration of Auxins. The synthesis of Cytokinins is enhanced simultaneously with the development of the root system, which provides an increase of ground plant mass.
FUNCTION AND EFFECT OF AUXINS IN PLANTS:
- stimulating the growth of the root system;
- expansion of cells and their plasticity;
- apical dominance;
- slowing the aging and leaf fall;
- stimulation of flowering;
- an increase in productive fruit set and fruit size.
FUNCTION AND EFFECT OF CYTOKININS IN PLANTS:
- cell division;
- growth of lateral buds;
- development of leaf apparatus;
- slowing down the leaves aging;
- stimulation the opening of stomata;
- fruit inception and growth.
Why phytohormones from seaweed?
Seaweed is constantly exposed to aggressive changes in living conditions: sharp changes in temperature, light, etc. To withstand such conditions, its cells synthesize a large amount of phytohormones. Therefore, when Basfoliar® Kelp SL is used, the seed receives a powerful boost to growth and development and becomes more resistant to stress.
Result of using the plant growth stimulant Basfoliar® Kelp SL for pre-sowing seed treatment
Over a long period, we studied the effect of Basfoliar® Kelp SL and found that the product accelerates root growth and affects the number of roots.
In laboratory studies, we observed much faster germination and more advanced seedling development of seeds treated with the product compared to plants whose seeds were not treated.
The photo shows winter wheat plants on the third and fifth day after germination. We can see that plants treated with the growth stimulant Basfoliar® Kelp SL have a much stronger root system and develop faster from the moment of germination. Already after 5 days, the treated plants began actively building up their above-ground part, unlike the untreated plants. The photo below shows roots under a microscope: the Basfoliar® Kelp SL variant has a large number of root hairs.
Field trials with Basfoliar® Kelp SL showed similar results.
The following photos show plants at the autumn tillering stage. They differ significantly from the control variant and have a better developed root system and above-ground part. The root system and above-ground mass were also weighed.
Later, we took measurements at the stem elongation stage and found that in the variant where Basfoliar® Kelp SL was used, the plants had a better developed and more powerful root system.
Analyzing the results obtained over three years, it should be noted that using Basfoliar® Kelp SL for pre-sowing treatment of winter wheat seeds makes it possible to obtain a yield increase of 0.44 t/ha on average.
Based on calculations of the economic efficiency of the fertilizer, it should be noted that over the years of research an additional net profit of 84.3 EUR/ha on average can be obtained.
Pre-sowing seed treatment is a strategic step that determines the harvest right from the start. Using Basfoliar® Kelp SL ensures active root development, stress resistance and uniform emergence, which has been confirmed by both laboratory and field trials. Thanks to the high concentration of natural phytohormones, plants better realize their potential and form higher yields.
