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BIOFURTTM

A K-based super absorbent polymer containing plant nutrients and beneficial micro-organisms. BIOFURTTM acts as a soil conditioner, water and nutrient reservoir.

Slow release-rate function of fertilizers, trace elements and beneficial micro-organisms.

Contains Trichoderma asperellum strains and Glomus spp. Assists in stronger root development and suppresses root pathogen growth.

Acts as a water reservoir, reducing the leaching of fertilizer and nutrients.

Improves plant growth and yield.

Bio-degrading period: 1 – 5 years, depending on environmental conditions and soil types.

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CHARACTERS RESULTS

Physical state Powder

Colour Cream with Blue particles

Particle size 0.8μm – 0.2mm

pH 7.2 – 7.7

Water retention 1g => 125ml

Active ingredientPotassium polyacrylate polymer combined with a mixture of three

Glomus spp. and six Trichoderma asperellum strains, and N&P nutrients.

Beneficial organism spore counts

Mycorrhiza (Glomus) spp.= Min of 200 propagules/g Trichoderma asperellum strains = Min of 1 x 109 CFU/g

Trace elements Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Boron, Manganese, Copper, Sulfur.

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Improves plant growth and yield.

BIOFURTTM COMPETITION

Stimulates root and plant growth

TRICHODERMA BENEFITS:

Protect root system against pathogens like Fusarium,

Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, Pythium etc.

ANTIBIOSIS

MYCOPARASITISM

ENDOPHYTE

INDUCED RESISTANCE

Before

Before

Antibiotics, small molecules toxic to pathogen

Without Trichodema

WithTrichodema

After

After

Induce metabolic changes in plant gives resistance

Soil treated with Trichoderma

PATHOGENS

PATHOGENIC FUNGI

TRICHODERMA

T R I C H O D E R M A

MODE OF ACTION

NO ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI PRESENT ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI PRESENT

NUTRIENT TRANSFER VIA ROOT HAIRS NUTRIENT TRANSFER VIA AMF

Phosphate depletion zoneSystemic resistance to

root pathogens

PO4-3

PO4-3

PO4-3

Zn2+

Zn2+

NH4+

NH4+

H2O

H2O

Increased resistance to heavy metal toxicity

Local resistance toroot pathogens

Increased resistance tofoliar pathogens

Increased droughttolerance

Increased salttolerance

SAR-like responses(SA and JA dependent)

MYCORRHIZAE BENEFITS:

PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF SLURRY

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Mix BIOFURTTM with water in a container (allow slurry to form).

Add soil around the plant followed by 2/3 of the slurry and mix together.

Finish by covering the surface with the last soil and water thoroughly.

Add 1/3 of the slurry to the prepared planting pit and mix with soil.

Add the plant to the prepared pit.

APPLICATION DOSAGE RATE HOW TO APPLY

Granules2g per liter of

planting medium

Mix BIOFURTTM throughout the planting hole. Plant normal way. Irrigate directly after planting to

saturate the planting medium.

Pre-wetted gel (slurry)

400-600ml slurry per tree or crop

Mix 1.4 kg of BIOFURTTM in 200 liters (7g or 0.7% per liter) to form slurry. This mixture is sufficient to plant

approximately 400 trees.

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Mix BIOFURTTM with soil/planting medium.

Add the remaining granule mixture.

Finish by covering the surface with the last soil and water thoroughly.

Prepare the planting pit.Add 1/3 of the prepared granule mixture to the pit. Add the plant to the pit.

PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF GRANULES

Water containing dissolved salts (like lime in borehole water) should be treated with a surfactant before mixing with the product.

Soil should be dry to prevent product from forming clods when mixing with the substrate.

INFLUENCE OF BIOFURTTM TREATMENT:

x: Recommended dosage rate x: Recommended dosage rate

INFLUENCE OF BIOFURTTM TREATMENT:

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100

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Control

1/2 x

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Yield - Maize

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1,5

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1/2 x

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2x

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Plant biomass - Maize

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5

10

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20

Control

1/2 x

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2x

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Root biomass - Maize

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50

100

150

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1/2 x

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2x

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Root biomass - Beans

On the plant and root biomass for Beans

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100

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1/2 x

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2x

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Yield - Beans

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1/2 x

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2x

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Plant biomass - Beans

On the plant and root biomass for Beans

On the final yield harvested for Beans

On the final yield harvested for Maize

On the plant and root biomass for Maize

On the plant and root biomass for Maize

Wet Wet

Wet Wet

Wet Wet

DISCLAIMER:

This information is used with the permission of EvonikDo not use solutions with high salt content to prepare the product

(High salt concentrations prevents 100% gel formation, and so decreases the product’s function)

Please contact the manufacturer/distributor for assistance in product preparation and/or application and prior to adding additional fertilizers.

CAN BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUPPOSITREETM OR PLANT‘NGOTM.

CONTAINS

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