BioBoost® Plus - Soybeans
BioBoost Plus is a unique dual action inoculant for soybeans
BioBoost Plus combines a patented plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) - Delftia acidovorans with Bradyrhizobium. The synergy of two superior bacteria strains working together increases nitrogen fixation as well as enhances the overall growth and development of the plant. The result is an average 3% higher yields. See below for a link to our performance trial results.
How It Works
BioBoost Plus contains 2x109 Bradyrhizobium/ml and 1x107 Delftia acidovorans/ml. This ratio of the two organisms has shown to be highly effective in the field. The effect of Bradyrhizobium on a soybean crop is well documented and understood. The symbiotic relationship between the Bradyrhizobium and the soybean plant results in nodules forming on the roots, where nitrogen fixation occurs, ensuring that nitrogen is available to the plant when the plant needs it.
The PGPR Delftia acidovorans, is active in the soil. It is attracted to root exudates and will move toward growing roots where it will multiply and colonize the root zone. The bacterium has a number of beneficial modes of action that positively impact plant root growth; this ultimately supports higher yields, depending upon environmental and soil conditions.
Modes of Action - Delftia acidovorans
- The organism is a known sulphur oxidizer and may make more sulphur plant-available; and /or
- The organism may stimulate root and root hair development, thus helping the plant access more water and nutrients in limiting environmental conditions; and/or
- The organism quickly colonizes the root and may out-compete other soil microbes.
Key Features
Crops: Soybean
Active Ingredients: Deltia acidovorans and Bradyrhizobium
Formulation: Liquid (no mixing required)
Yield Response: 3%*
Application: On-seed, limited tackiness/bridging
Application Rate: 3.5 oz per 100 lbs (low use rate)
Package Sizes: 4 x 50 unit case or 1 x 200 unit case
Compatibility
An on-seed protectant is imbedded in the BioBoost Plus formulation. Currently our formulation has a 12-day planting window which offers the vast majority of our customers the flexibility they need.
We have slightly adjusted our planting window for 2011. Storage conditions after treating are critical to the length of the planting window. As we continually test and evaluate the formulation and typical post-treating storage conditions, we have decided to reduce our recommended planting window from 14 days to 12 days for best performance in the field. We always recommend planting as soon as possible after treating, as it will deliver the highest number of organisms to the soil thereby getting the organisms off to a good start. However, be assured BioBoost Plus will perform will in your fields with a 12 day planting window under proper storage conditions.
Should weather delay your planned planting beyond 12 days after treating, talk to your local retailer and BrettYoung representative about our Re-inoculate Weather Guarantee.
12 Day Planting Window for Sequential Application with these Seed Treatments
- Apron Maxx® Bean Pak
- Apron Maxx® RTA®
- Cruiser MAXX® Beans
- NuFarm Bean Pak
- Stamina®
- Trilex® 2000
- Trilex® 6000
Seed Coating
- Coat™ Zn + MN
To achieve these planting windows, treated seed should be stored above freezing but less than 72°F (22°C) and out of direct sunlight and wind. It is always recommended to plant treated seed as soon as possible for best results.
BioBoostPlus_Performance_Trials
*Average yield advantage over uninoculated control from trials conducted between 2007-2010 in university and dealer trials.
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