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An Effective Soil Conditioner for Improved Crop GrowthBorreGRO® CA

The Natural Choice for Increased Crop Growth and Yield

GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

BorreGRO® CA originates from trees, a natural and renewable resource. It is a blend of modified calcium based lignin, complex carbohydrates and wood sugar acids. As such, it meets all the requirements of sustainable agriculture and offers farmers a “natural” way to increase plant health and performance.

AN EFFECTIVE SOIL CONDITIONER FOR IMPROVED CROP GROWTH

BorreGRO® CA functions as a com- plexing agent for soil nutrients and maintains the soil nutrients in forms that are more readily available to the plant. BorreGRO® CA is also believed to be a source of metabolizable energy for the soil microbes present in the root zone. In addition, BorreGRO® CA provides a source of added organic carbon, sulfur and calcium, which are necessary requirements for healthy crops, turf and ornamentals.

An Effective Soil Conditioner for Improved Crop GrowthBorreGRO® CA

PLANT DERIVED BorreGRO® CA is derived from one of nature’s most renewable resources, trees. It is an excellent source of calcium, sulfur, sugar acids and organic carbon all in a soluble form. The wood sugar acids in BorreGRO® CA provide readily available carbon to soil microbes while the soluble lignin in the product provides carbon in a slow-release form. The soluble lignin in BorreGRO® CA can also increase soil cation exchange capacity.

EASILY APPLIED In liquid form, it is easy to transport and apply. BorreGRO® CA has low insolubles and can be easily applied through fertigation, drip or spray systems. The product’s solubility properties prevent the build up of insoluble soil conditioner sludges that normally clog lines under low flow. As a formulation component and in tank mixes, BorreGRO® CA powder readily dissolves without leaving insoluble clumps.

Introducing a Better Way to Nourish Crops...

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BorreGRO® CA (Powder)

BorreGRO® CA is an excellent source of soluble calcium, sulfur and carbon all in an organic form. BorreGRO® CA improves nutrient uptake. Notice: The statements made on this label are believed to be true and accurate but because of conditions of use which are beyond our control LignoTech AGRO does not authorize any agent or representative to make any warranty, guarantee or representation, expressed or implied, concerning this material or the use thereof, except in conformity with the statements on this label. Neither LignoTech AGRO nor the seller shall be responsible in any manner for any property damage or personal injury resulting from the use of this material not in accordance with directions. The buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from improper handling, storage or use and accepts and uses this material on these conditions

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

Calcium (Ca)...............5.0% Soluble Calcium.....5.0% Sulfur (S)...............6.5% Soluble Sulfur.....6.5%

Derived from Calcium Lignosulfonate

Also Contains Non-Plant Food

Ingredients:

Soluble Carbon (C)……….40%

WARNING: NUISANCE DUST • AVOID HIGH CONCENTRATIONS • MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH EYES,

SKIN, & CLOTHING • KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, &

OPEN FLAME

Always consult Material Safety Data Sheet for instructions on proper handling.

Net Weight 50lbs (22.3 kg)

GUIDELINES FOR USE: Optimum rate of application will vary with local soil and climate conditions. For best results, follow soil test and plant analysis recommendations. In general, soil application rates generally range from 3-10 kg per hectare per month not to exceed 60 kg per hectare per growing season. Foliar application rates range from 1-5 kg per hectare per month not to exceed 20 kg per hectare per growing season. Dissolve in water prior to use. BorreGRO® CA should be applied alone. It should not be mixed with other acids such as sulfuric or phosphoric acid. Follow label rates as well as the recommendations of your crop advisor and LignoTech AGRO representative. Lot Number _________________________

LignoTech AGRO 100 Grand Avenue

Rothschild, WI 54474 Tel: (715) 359-6544

Fax: (715) 355-3674

WHAT DOES BORREGRO® CA DO?

Benefits • Improves Soil Structure • Increases Nutrient Exchange and Retention • Stimulates Microbial Growth • Improves Nutrient Absorption • Stabilizes pH • Increases Stress Tolerance • Increases Root Development

IMPROVED NUTRIENT UPTAKE Good nutrient management, especially phosphorus, has been shown to be an extremely important factor in crop production. Tests conducted in locations throughout the world over several years have shown that BorreGRO® CA can complex nutrients, making them more available for uptake by the growing plant. In 2004 and 2011 trials run on citrus and corn, levels of phosphorus and other nutrients measured in plant leaves were higher for plants treated with fertilizer and BorreGRO® CA than for those treated with fertilizer alone.

Improved Nutrients Uptake of Corn – Sweet Corn Leaves Analysis (Values Measured One Month Prior to Harvest) Ventura County, California USA, 2011 – TBD variety BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Improved Nutrients Uptake of Citrus – Orange Tree Leaf Sap Analysis Vaalharts, RSA, 2004 – Delta Valencia & Midnight Valencia Varieties BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Improved Rooting in Barley Western Australia, 2003 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

4 3.5

3 2.5

2 1.5

1 .5 0

CA + Fertilizer Fertilizer Only

Nutrient % in Sweet Corn Leaves,

N S CaMgKP

Micronutrient ppm in Sweet Corn Leaves

3.573.19

.43 .34.32 .27

2.612.43

.36 .34.67 .65

180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20

0

CA + Fertilizer Fertilizer Only

Fe Mn ZnCuB

154

117

8 11

144

109

13 12

60 58

SAP

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% o

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180 160 140 120 100 80 60

Uptake of Nutrients (Midnight Valencia)

N P SMgCaK Cu BFeZnMn

SAP

Nut

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t as

% o

f Co

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260 210 160 110 60

Uptake of Nutrients (Delta Valencia)

N P SMgCaK Cu BFeZnMn

INCREASED ROOTING In various studies, the addition of BorreGRO® CA to a standard fertilizer program generally resulted in improved crop rooting, as illustrated in pictures and diagrams below, respectively obtained on barley and potato. Even at low dosages, a dose response is still easily observed. BorreGRO® CA generates a root volume increase with a deeper and wider root spatial development, with more intensive and better soil exploration capacity for plant.GOOD

FOR YOU.

BorreGRO® CA

BORREGRO® CA IN THE ROOT ZONE

In the rhizosphere, or root zone of plants, complex interactions are con-stantly occurring between plant roots and soil microbes. Microbes oxidize the available organic carbon present in the soil and utilize it as a carbon source. In turn they convert and transfer nutrients in the soil back to the plants, thereby creating an environment more conducive to strong root growth.

INCREASED SOIL MICROBIAL ACTIVITY In a study conducted at Pretoria University, BorreGRO® CA was found to improve bacterial growth in different types of soils: sandy, loamy or clay soils.

Additional studies illustrated that BorreGRO® CA improves soil microbial species richness and diversity, including actinomycetes, nitrogen-fixing bacteria, yeast and mold.

Improved Rooting in Potato, France, 2007 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Colony Forming Units per g Soil 48 Hours After Application

BorreGRO® CA Control

BorreGRO® CA

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

Bacteria Growth University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2004 BorreGRO® CA

62

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8

39

14

Sandy Soil

70 cm

Loamy Soil Clay Soil

IMPROVED YIELD In over 40 trials conducted over a long period worldwide, the addition of BorreGRO® CA to standard fertilization programs resulted in an average increase in total crop yield over 10%. Research for all crops showed consistent crop yield increases when BorreGRO® CA was applied, with no limited effect to a specific crop, growing region, time period or soil type.

Based on a selling price of Rs. 12/kg

Increased Yields on Corn India, 2012 BorreGRO® CA at 10kg/ha

10,000

11,000

Control

BorreGro® CA

120,000

132,000 12,000

Return (Rs/ha)

Yield (kg/ha)Treatment Increase

(Rs/ha)

Control

WHAT DOES BORREGRO® CA DO?

When used as part of an overall fertility program, BorreGRO® CA can increase: • Nutrient Uptake • Produce Size and Quality • Yields • Profits

INCREASED PLANT PERFORMANCE BorreGRO® CA added to standard fertilizer program increases chlorophyll content as illustrated below on barley and rice.

Improved Chlorophyll Content on Barley Western Australia, 2003 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Effect on Chlorophyll Content in Barley48

46

44

42

40

43.19

47.33

SPA

D U

nits

Wheat responses positively to BorreGRO® CA added to a standard fertilizer program with increased dry matter content in plant stem and leaf, with dose effect.

Improved Sugar Content on Wheat Western Australia, 2004 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Sugar Content18 16 14 12 10

8 6 4 2 0

Stem LeafBr

ix %

In the study below, the addition of BorreGRO® CA to rice crop resulted in improving root and shoot biomass, increasing leaf chlorophyll content, with positive impact on grain number per panicle and final yield increase by +15% compared to standard fertilizer program alone.

Rice Thailand, 2005 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

% Increased Compared to Control20

15

10

5

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10.5

16

5.5

14.5

Number of Grains

per Panicle

Chlorophyll Density

D15

Plant Height D30

Root Length

D10

CA @ 25 L/ha CA @ 12.5 L/ha

Control

CA @ 7.5 L/ha

CA @ 7 L/ha Control

16

12

8

12

10

5

35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0

INCREASED PROFITABILITY Originating from trees, BorreGRO® CA does not only fit with the Greener Agriculture concept but also with increasing productivity and economical sustainability in agriculture. Adding BorreGRO® CA to standard fertilization program increased grower’s profits by as much as 800 USD/hectare.

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24.2

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14.5

29

7.9

Wheat,

WA

2003 (avg)

Barley,

WA

2003 (avg)

Wheat,

WA

2004 (avg)

Barley,

WA

2004

Lupins,

WA

2004

Canola,

WA

2004

Sorghum,

USA

2004

Sweet C

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USA

2002

Turf Grass,

S. Africa 2002

Potatoes,

USA

2003

Potatoes,

USA

2004

Wheat,

WA

2005

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USE GUIDELINES

Drip Irrigation Use an addition rate of 10 kg of powder or 20 liters of liquid per hectare at planting and flower set. Soil Application Use 10 kg of powder or 20 liters of liquid per hectare in furrow at planting to promote nutrient absorption. Foliar Application Use 2-5 kg of powder or 5-10 liters of liquid per hectare as a source of soluble calcium. BorreGRO® CA is a soil amend-ment, and not a fertilizer. As such it should always be used as part of a standard fertility program. Always read and follow label instructions when using BorreGRO® CA. A simple jar test is recommended to confirm com-patibility. The Basics BorreGRO® CA is available as a soluble powder or concentrated liquid. Individual trial reports are available upon request from your technical sales representative.

GREENER TURF WITH BORREGRO® CA BorreGRO® CA has been shown to enhance the growth of turf grass. Turf grass treated with BorreGRO® CA and fertilizer had significantly higher fresh mass yield than when grown with fertilizer alone. The chlorophyll content of turf grass treated with BorreGRO® CA and fertilizer was also higher.

Citrus

Bananas

Vineyard Grapes

Corn

Tomatoes

Potatoes

Sugar Beet

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

Wheat

Barley1 banded,

sidedressed or injected in furrow

1Always dilute or dissolve BorreGRO® CA in water prior to adding to application solution.

BORREGRO® CA APPLICATION RATES

Crop/ Plants

Powder Application (per ha per treatment)

Liquid Application (per ha per treatment)

At Planting

Irrigation Water Foliar

Treatment(s) Per Year1

1 with transplant water

7.5-15 kg

7.5-15 kg

7.5-15 kg

7.5-15 kg

5-10 kg

5-10 kg

10-20 kg

7.5-15 kg

5-10 kg

5-10 kg

15-30 liters

15-30 liters

15-30 liters

15-30 liters

10-20 liters

10-20 liters

20-40 liters

15-30 liters

10-20 liters

10-20 liters

1 banded, sidedressed or

injected in furrow

1 banded, sidedressed or

injected in furrow

1 banded, sidedressed or

injected in furrow

1 banded, sidedressed or

injected in furrow

1 banded, sidedressed or

injected in furrow

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

5 treatments at equal intervals over

growing season

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

7.5-15 kg 15-30 liters1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

Garden Vegetables & Strawberries

5 treatments at equal intervals over

growing season

Deciduous Fruit &

Nut Trees

Turf Grass Results South Africa, 2003 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

2.45

38.3

Fresh Mass Yield (kg/1000 m2)

Chlorophyll Content (SPAD units)

3.40

41.3

38.7

7.8

BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Fertilizer OnlyParameter % Increase

LIGNOTECH AGRO

Borregaard is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of lignin- based products. LignoTech AGRO products are environmentally friendly and utilize a natural and renewable source of raw material. We offer a specialty line of products to the Plant Nutrition Market, including irrigation line cleaners, humic acids, micronutrients and s agents. Our extensive network of production plants and sales offices will ensure optimal service and product availability to our customers worldwide.

TO LEARN MORE:

For more information about BorreGRO® CA, please visit our website at www.lignotechagro.com/contact.

© 2019 LignoTech USA - All rights reserved. Notice: The statements made here are believed to be true and accurate but because of conditions of use which are beyond our control LignoTech USA does not authorize any agent or representative to make any warranty, guarantee or representation, expressed or implied, concerning this material or the use thereof, except in conformity with the statements on this label. Neither LignoTech USA nor the seller shall be responsible in any manner for any property damage or personal injury resulting from the use of this material not in accordance with directions. The buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from improper handling, storage or use and accepts and uses this material on these conditions.

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