Small grain leaf analyses tell a story
BACK TO NEWS 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 […]
Wine grapes: Bud break carbohydrates rule the roost
BACK TO NEWS Wilmé Brown (Plant Physiologist) and Dr. Elmi Lötze (Head of ITEST™CARBOHYDRATES, ITEST™LEAF and Research and Development) Carbohydrates and viticulture The vine needs carbohydrates to survive the winter (the time during which leaves are absent and active photosynthesis cannot occur) and also to support vegetative growth during the coming season until new […]
Plant-based protein hydrolysates: Biostimulants for the future
BACK TO NEWS 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 […]
Optimise table grape production with PICKLOGGER™
Optimise table grape production with PICKLOGGER™ BACK TO NEWS 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 […]
ZINC PHLOEM™: Improving nutrient delivery and plant physiological status
BACK TO NEWS 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 […]
RELEASE the nutrient and microbiological handbrake in your soil
BACK TO NEWS 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 […]
Effective foliar formulations for plant physiological response
Effective foliar formulations for plant physiological response BACK TO NEWS Effective foliar formulations for plant physiological response by Rochelle Thuynsma, Head of Products: Technical, Agri Technovation Introduction Nutrient uptake, transport and final assimilation are key factors in determining foliar fertiliser efficacy, however, the efficacy of the nutrient applied is determined by the ultimate plant physio- […]