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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 lignosulphonate, 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.

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 GROWTH

An Effective Soil Conditioner for Improved Crop GrowthBorreGRO® CA

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 4-10 lb per acre per month not to exceed 60 lb per acre per growing season. Foliar application rates range from 1-5 lb per acre per month not to exceed 20 lb per acre 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 _________________________

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 lignosulfonate in the product provides carbon in a slow-release form. The lignosulfonate 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.

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Micronutrient ppm in Tomato Plants, FL 2005

Nutrient % in Tomato Plants, FL 2005

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 2005, trials run on potatoes and tomatoes, the levels of phosphorus and other nutrients measured in the petioles of plants were higher for those plants treated with fertilizer and BorreGRO® CA than for those treated with fertilizer alone.

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

% P

hosp

horu

s

0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05

Fertilizer Alone

CA + Fertilizer

06/25/04

07/01/04

07/07/04

07/13/04

07/19/04

07/25/04

07/31/04

08/06/04

Potato Petiole Analysis - Phosphorus (Percentage throughout the Growing Season), Magic Valley, Idaho 2004 – Russet Burbank

Improved Nutrient Uptake of Tomatoes Brandenton, Florida, 2005 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

3 2.5

2 1.5

1 0.5

0

CA + Fertilizer Fertilizer Only

CA + Fertilizer Fertilizer Only

N P SCaMgK

140 120 100

80 60 40 20 0

Fe ZnCuBMn

2.5

2.2.19 .18

.25 .22.29

.20

.54 .54

.18 .16

118

102

67

55

37 3226

19

44

32

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 ROOTING In the same studies as cited above, the addition of BorreGRO® CA to a standard fertilizer program resulted in improved rooting. As illustrated in the figures below, the addition of BorreGRO® CA to a standard fertilizer program improved rooting in both wheat and chrysanthemum. With improved rooting comes better early plant vigor.

Improved Rooting in Wheat and Chrysanthemum Australia, 2005 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Wheat Chrysanthemum

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.

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

5357

8

39

14

Sandy Soil

70 cm

Loamy Soil Clay Soil

Control

INCREASED YIELDS In over 40 trials conducted over a five year period worldwide, the addition of BorreGRO® CA to standard fertility programs resulted in an average increase in total crop yield of over 10%. Research for all crops showed consistent crop yield increases when BorreGRO® CA was applied along with a standard fertility program. Therefore, the effect of BorreGRO® CA is not limited to a specific crop, growing region, time period or soil type.

INCREASED PROFITS Adding BorreGRO® CA to standard fertility programs increased profits to the grower by as much as $354 USD/acre.

Gross Profit Per Acre BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Crop Sugarcane Soybeans

Sweet Corn Corn

Wheat Wheat Potato Potato Potato Potato Potato Barley

Tomato

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

Location Texas Texas Texas Texas Idaho

Australia Idaho

Idaho 2 Tasmania Norway Norway Australia California

Increased Crop Yield with Fertilizer + BorreGRO® CA Compared to Fertilizer Alone

Wheat (3)*

‘03-’05

Melon (2)*

’05-’06

Pepper (1)*

’10

Sugarcane

’06

Soya (5)*

‘02-’06

Corn (4)*

‘02-’06

Sorghum (2)*

‘04-’06

Potato (10)*

‘03-’07

Canola

’04

Barley (2)*

’03-’04

Increased Yields by Crop Type Worldwide Data, 2002 to 2010 BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Tom

ato (4)*

’02-’10

Yie

ld In

crea

se (

%)

* Values in parenthesis are numbers of trials averaged.

Lb/Acre 980.91 266.87 2608.93 1213.87 305.25 256.16 4717.13 4371.71 4462.75 3698.73 4398.49 467.70

10417.85

USD/Acre 70.64 27.59 78.27 49.73 19.72 15.46

235.84 218.58 354.35 187.43 223.13 27.11

341.51

Year 2002 2002 2002 2005 2005 2003 2003 2003 2007 2005 2005 2004 2004

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

BorreGRO® CA

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

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.

BORREGRO® CA APPLICATION RATES

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

4.69

38.3

Fresh Mass Yield (lb/1000 yd2)

Chlorophyll Content (SPAD units)

6.49

41.3

38.7

7.8

BorreGRO® CA + Fertilizer

Fertilizer OnlyParameter % Increase

Crop/ Plants

Powder Application (per acre per treatment)

Liquid Application (per acre per treatment)

At Planting

Irrigation Water Foliar

Treatment(s) Per Year1

1 with transplant water

6-12 lb

6-12 lb

6-12 lb

6-12 lb

4-8 lb

4-8 lb

8-16 lb

6-12 lb

4-8 lb

4-8 lb

6-12 quarts

6-12 quarts

6-12 quarts

6-12 quarts

4-8 quarts

4-8 quarts

8-16 quarts

6-12 quarts

4-8 quarts

4-8 quarts

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

6-12 lb 6-12 quarts1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

Garden Vegetables & Strawberries

5 treatments at equal intervals over

growing season

Deciduous Fruit &

Nut Trees

USE GUIDELINES

Drip Irrigation Use an addition rate of 8 lbs of powder or 8 quarts of liquid per acre at planting and flower set. Soil Application Use 8 lbs of powder or 8 quarts of liquid per acre in furrow at planting to promote nutrient absorption. Foliar Application Use 2 lbs of powder or 2-4 quarts of liquid per acre as a source of soluble calcium. BorreGRO® CA is a soil amendment, 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.

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 complexing 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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