Endomycorrhiza inoculant

Endomycorrhiza inoculant
(Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza)
RhizoMyx is a bioyield enhancer designed to improve the plant performance by increasing root development,
thereby making nutrients more available and plant growth more efficient. It is an endomycorrhiza inoculant
formulated in a water-soluble material designed for liquid drench application in both plant containers and in the
field.
Benefits of using RhizoMyx®
RhizoMyx® is uniquely formulated with
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Increased nutrient and water absorption
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Improved stress tolerance
A range of endomycorrhiza (VAM) spores and propagules
for increased nutrient and water uptake
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Increased feeder root development and function
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Improved plant resistance to pathogens
A biostimulant complex to enhance plant tolerance to
stress
Performance
Many independent field tests were established with external contractors to prove the efficacy of our products and provide
relevant answers for our customers. Novozymes also managed a significant number of trials with RhizoMyx on several vegetable
crops.
Field test on carrots in the UK (using a soil injection process)
Field test on peppers in Spain
Vigour scores at first harvest
Trial E0731
Gross yield (t/ha) by size grade
Fig. 1. Vegetables treated with RhiyzoMyx (at 2kg/ha) gives a
greater proportion of marketable yield (25–40 mm).
Fig. 2. Compared to fertiliser treatment, plant vigour is notably
better in RhizoMyx-treated plants, especially at 2.5 and 10 kg/ha
dosage rates.
Endomycorrhiza inoculant
(Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza)
RhizoMyx contains a range of endomycorrhiza (VAM) spores and propagules with a biostimulant package. Each
500-g sachet of water-soluble material contains a minimum of 39,500 propagules.
The mycorrhiza fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant
roots, thereby improving the root efficiency and production,
as well as nutrient (especially P) and water uptake. They
also allow carbon acquisition, phytohormone production,
photosynthesis stimulation and many other benefits such as
competitiveness of plants and pathogen resistance.
Other biological ingredients provide micronutrient and plant
compounds that are vital to internal plant physiological
activities, particularly during periods of plant stress. The
ingredients provided in RhizoMyx improve root and shoot
growth, flowering (and flower retention), and yield quality.
Usage
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Mycorrhiza fungi must have root contact for good inoculation.
For best results, use enough mix to saturate the root zone
thoroughly
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All mixed product should be used within 24 hours to ensure
effectiveness
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When using a proportioner injection system, it is important that
the mixture is kept flowing until fully applied, so that product
does not settle within the irrigation system
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Any growing media containing RhizoMyx must not become hot
(above 40 °C) from composting
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RhizoMyx is not intended for ectomycorrhizal plants such as
conifers and oaks, or plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, and
orchids
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Minimum filter size is 40 mesh (420 microns) for diluted product,
so ensure all equipment apertures are > 0.5 mm
Dosage
Plant nursery
• Mix 500-g sachet in 500 L water
• Ensure product is mixed well in water, and keep agitated
• Drench containers only up to water-holding capacity
• Minimise runoff and excess through-flow of mixed product
• Split application of product at 2 to 3 week intervals can be
advantageous
Field application • Young vegetable plants (tomato, pepper, melon, etc.): 0.1– 0.2 g/
plant*
• Young fruit, vine, and citrus plants: 1.0–2.0 g/plant*
• Mature fruit, olive, and citrus trees: 10 g/plant*
• Mix 500-g sachet in 500–1,000 L water (depending on soil
moisture)
• Ensure product is mixed well in water, and keep agitated
• Apply through hand drench or proportioner injection irrigation
systems
• Apply sufficient to soak immediate rooting area of crop,
avoiding runoff
• Split application of product at 2 to 3 week intervals can be
advantageous
* Actual application rates depend upon the number of plants per
hectare.
Media inoculation
One 500-g sachet in 250 L of water will treat 1 m3 of porous growing
media.
Safety, handling, and storage
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In case of skin contact flush with water
For maximum shelf life, store between 5 and 25 °C. Keep out of
direct sunlight
Package size
500-g sachet and 20-kg pail
For more information on RhizoMyx, please contact Novozymes
+33 1 30.15.28.40 | www.bioag.novozymes.com
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