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FOLTRON Global Training Module

Biostimulant to enhance vegetative growth

• Liquid formula for foliar spray
• Contents:
• Folcisteine (0.275%)
• Macronutrients: N (ammonium 5.6%); P (P2O5 19.5%); K (K2O 5.0%);

Mg (0.01%)

• Micronutrients: Mn (0.01%); Fe (0.05%); Zn (0.05%); B (0.008%);

Cu (0.005%); Mo (0.0002%)

• 1. Presentation & Composition:

• 2. Mode of action:

Folcisteine contained in Foltron slowly releases the Thiol groups (-SH) within the cell.

• Thiols are highly reactive in enzymatic processes
• Thiols regulate cell division and respiration
• Thiols prevent oxidation of cellular compounds
• Thiols are essential for metabolism of carbohydrates

and proteins such as DNA, RNA & Ferrodoxin S H

Focus on antioxydant activity:

• 2. Mode of action:

% Antioxydant activity in zucchhini plants after low temperature stress:

Research: ALS Mexico Laboratory

5 10 15 20

Control Foltron

%

16.1 20.6

Folcisteine contained in Foltron induces more antioxydant activity, thus helping the plant recovery from abiotic stress condition. Increasing of antioxydant in plants is signal of recovery from stress conditions.

• 2. Mode of action:

During photosynthesis, Ferrodoxin manages the distribution of energy to different plant physiological processes. Folcisteine contained in Foltron thus activates photosynthesis. Focus on Ferrodoxin role in chloroplasts:

• 3. Crop benefits:

Activates photosynthesis Enhances vegetative growth Helps plant recovery after abiotic stress Correct mineral deficiences

• 4. Grower benefits:

Row crops: accelerates vegetative growth, leading to higher yield Fruiting crops: increases marketable yield, fruit size & quality Easy-to-use, compatible with most PPP and fertilizers

• 5. Crops & global recommendations:

Crop Rate Timing Solanaceous crops (pepper, tomato, eggplant) 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. at re-growth after transplanting; repeat every 2-3 weeks Cucurbits (cucumber, melons, watermelons etc.) 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. re-growth after transplanting; repeat every 2 weeks Brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower) 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. at re-growth after transplanting; repeat every 2-3 weeks Leafy crops (salads, tobacco, leguminosis) 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. at re-growth after transplanting; repeat every 10 days Cereals 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. at beginning of tillering (BBCH 21-23) 2nd appl. at flag leaf stage (BBCH 37) Rice 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. at tillering; 2nd appl. at flag leaf stage Maize & Sorghum 2-3 L/ha At 4-8 leaves stage Oilseed rape 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. at stem elongation; repeat after 2 weeks Potato 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. at 10-15 cm plant height; repeat every 2-3 weeks Cotton 2-3 L/ha 1st appl. before flowerbud setting; repeat every 2-3 weeks

• 6. Technical data summary:

Soybean + 5 to 50%

3 trials Brazil, Argentina 1-2 appl. 1 to 2.5 L/ha

Sugarcane + 7 to 79%

3 trials Chile, Brazil 1-2 appl. 0.5 to 3 L/ha

% Yield increase in ROW CROPS: Wheat + 2 to 17%

9 trials China, Africa, Chile 1-2 appl. 1 to 2 L/ha

Rice + 18 to 24%

4 trials Thailand 1 appl. 1 L/ha

Corn + 5 to 10%

3 trials Brazil, Argentina, Chile 1-2 appl. 0.5 to 2 L/ha

Grass + 9 to 34%

4 trials Argentina, Chile 1 appl. 2 to 3 L/ha

• 6. Technical data summary:

Melons + 9 to 76%

+1.5 to 2.4 points of Brix 4 trials Africa, Mexico, Guatemala 3 appl. 2 to 3 L/ha

Tomato + 8 to 69%

13 trials Europe, Chile,China, Africa 2 to 6 appl. 2 to 3 L/ha

Cucumber + 7%

1 trial Poland 3 to 4 appl. 2 L/ha

% Marketable yield increase in FRUITING & LEAFY VEGETABLES: Cabbage + 12 to 16%

+12 to 17% plant weight 3 trials Europe 2 appl. 2 to 3 L/ha

Lettuce + 10 to 13%

4 trials Europe 2 appl. 2 to 3 L/ha

Peach + 29 to 44%

Argentina trial 4 appl. 2 to 4 L/ha

Apple + 5 to 27%

Argentina trial 4 appl. 1.5 to 4 L/ha

• 6. Technical data summary:

Cherry + 20% bud growth

Chile trial 3 appl. 3 L/ha

Citrus + 9 to 10%

China trial 2 appl. 1.8 L/ha

% Marketable yield increase in FRUIT TREES: Coffee + 11 to 34%

Brazil trial 1-2 appl. 1 to 3 L/ha

Table grape + 5 to 9% growth rate

2 trials Chile 2-3 appl. 1.2 to 3 L/ha

Wine grape + 24 to 50%

French trial 2 appl. 3 L/ha

Rose + 36% Leaf area

Ecuador trial 2 appl. 1 cc/L

• 6. Technical data summary:

Effect on GRAPES & ORNAMENTALS:

Annex: Other Information & Recommendations

STABILITY Under normal temperature and humidity, FOLTRON is preserved without change in physicochemical characteristics for at least two years. During periods of extended storage, shake the bottle well before use. COMPATIBILITY FOLTRON is compatible with most insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers

• f agricultural use. It does not produce plant toxicity when used at the recommended

rates. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance and odour Dark brown liquid Solubility in water Miscible Vapour pressure (mm of Hg) 17.5 Boiling point (°C) 104°C pH (10% dilution) 5.3 - 6.5 Relative density 1.25 - 1.3