Description
Keys
Uptake of Nutrients: Particularly Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium and Micro nutrients.
Resistance to Environmental Stress
- Reduced drought and heat stress. The deposition of Si in the plant tissues reduces transpiration rates.
- Reduce salt stress by inhibiting Sodium uptake.
- Alleviate toxicity of heavy metals: Iron, Manganese, Cadmium, Aluminium and Zinc by regulating plant uptake.
Post Harvest Life
Si can associate with cell wall proteins where it might exert an active production of defence compounds.
Resistance to Disease and Pest
Si deposition in the epidermis tissues provides a physical barrier to pathogens and insects, allowing for a reduction in the frequency of chemical applications.
Cell Structure
Si accumulated in the epidermal tissues increases the mechanical estability of the plant. Reduces the incident of lodging.
Photosynthetic Activity
The improved structure produces stronger stems with more erect leaves, increasing its ability to capture light.
Silicon and post-harvest life or produce
Researchers have shown that Silicon can inhibit ethylene which reduces the speed of aging and death of harvested plant parts. Silicon treated plant have also been shown to maintain their chlorophyll (green) content over a longer period. The end result is produce with better shelf life and appearance.
APPLICATION:
Crops |
DOSE |
Annuals: Vegetables, cut flowers, nursery, strawberries, sugarcane, wheat |
1-2L/Ha or 200-400ml/100LFoliar. Apply in a minimum of 600 L water. Apply every 10-15 days from first visible leaf onwards. For best results apply first sprays before leaf hardening of crop. Apply to sugarcane during the lead-up to the dryer months |
Perennials: tree crops, vines, bananas, turf |
1-2L/Ha or 200-400ml/100LFoliar. Apply in a minimum of 600 L water. Apply during leaf flush and after fruit set and every 10-14 days during disease events |
Soil& Drip or hydroponic nutrient solution |
200ml/1000L6-8 times per crop cycle. Maximum of 8 L/H |
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