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BioStart™ RhizoBoostA sustainable, eco-friendly, natural approach to soil enhancement and
significant crop yield increase.
BioStart™ RhizoBoostWhat is it? What are the benefits?
A proprietary blend of bacterial spores specifically chosen for their ability to grow and enhance biodiversity of soils
Benefits:
1. Enhances germination of the seeds.2. Supplies nutrients through breakdown of organic materials in the root zone.3. Develops more thorough, robust roots which in turn result in healthier plants.4. Promotes faster maturity of plants.5. Reduces fertilizer requirements.6. Increases drought resistance.7. Improves crop yields.
BioStart™ RhizoBoost- Applications SummarySoybeans
South Africa2004 -201120,000 hectares soy treated1 gallon/acre treatment (one application/season)
Yield increases ranging from 25-50%• Reduced fertilizer levels• Increased drought resistance• Increased nitrogen nodule
development
untreated
treated
BioStart™ RhizoBoost- Applications SummarySoybeans
Virginia 2010 - 20114 farms; approx. 20,000 acres1 gallon/acre treatment (foliar and ground)
Average yield increases• 41% in 2010 (63 bushels / acre,
+18 bushels/acre)• 23% in2011 (78 bushels/acre,
+23% from 2010)• Field test done with Co-operative
Extension agents
2 weeks post treatment
untreated
treated
BioStart™ RhizoBoost- Applications SummarySoybeans
Iowa2011 Trials done with Iowa Crop Improvement Association(Iowa State University)
1 gallon/acre treatment4 replicate lots doneFoliar application
(2-3” plant height)
Yields equal to control 50 Bu/acre*Foliar application is not effective
Application equipment
Field and plant conditions at time of treatment
BioStart™ RhizoBoost- Applications SummarySoybeans
Iowa test- con’t
Treated on left Untreated on Right Treated Untreated
Roots and plants at Time 8 weeks
Roots (high level) at Harvest
BioStart™ RhizoBoost- Applications SummarySoybeans
Years of trials in South Africa and Virginia have demonstrated that RhizoBoosttreatment of soybeans has the following benefits:
1. Easy to use (a 1 time application per season).2. Enhances root system development - possibly aiding plant health, helping
overcome plant stress, fostering increases in water and nutrient absorption.3. Faster maturity of plants.4. Inherent synergy with endogenous nitrogen-fixing bacteria.5. Significantly increased yields.
While yields in Iowa were equal to control, historical averages do not deviate more than 1-2%, at 50 bu/acre. Plant analysis showed no differences between Rb treatment and control. During 2012 we are evaluating soy physiological benefits observed: increased plant health, drought resistance, etc.
BioStart™ RhizoBoost- Applications SummaryCorn
Virginia• Used for 4 years with yield
increases ranging from 22% in dry season to 38% in an optimum year.
• Applied at times of planting at 1 gallon/acre.
• # of farms scheduled for 2012 is >50
BioStart™ RhizoBoost- Applications SummaryOther Crops
Tomatoes
• Seedling foliar spray, plants ready for first transfer 2 weeks ahead of control.
• Plants flowered, produced fruit, 2 weeks ahead of control.
Winter Wheat
• Rb Treated wheat applied 2 weeks after control.
• Harvested at same time.
BioStart™ RhizoBoost- Applications SummaryOther Crops
Ornamental Flowers
• Work done at UC Santa Clara.
• Master Growers.
• Various flowers tested.
For More Information Contact
Stephen J. Healey, PresidentRochester BioFuels, BioTech & BioRemediation Consultants
Email: [email protected] • Phone: 585.957.2254
