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Silicon concentrates in cell wallsincreasing structure and natural

resistance to biotic and abiotic stress

Silicic acid is transported to the leafin the sap stream (xylem) while

increasing uptake of other key nutrients

Microbes and weathering convert unavailableforms of silicon

into silicic acid

Silicic Acid chemical formula: Si(OH)4

SILICIC ACID

THe key TO SILICOn upTAkeWhilst silicon is everywhere, it is mostly unavailable to plants.

In nature, microbes and natural weathering processes convert unavailable

forms of silicon into silicic acid. This is the only bioavailable form of silicon.

This process is very slow and dependant on many factors. Meaning

a grower may add silicon supplements and not experience the true

benefits of silicon.

Silicon additives unavailable directly to plants:

potassium silicate, calcium silicate, silica dioxide.

MeCHAnICAL effeCTBuILDS STruCTure AnD reSISTAnCe AgAInST STreSS

nuTrITIOnAL effeCTInCreASeD AnD BALAnCeD upTAke Of nuTrIenTS

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Fasilitor deposits silicon directly

into the outer layer of the cell

creating a rigid barrier and more solid

structure. Physically stronger plants

naturally resist pests, pathogens and

environmental stress.

Fasilitor pressurises the plants’ vascular

system increasing the flow of nutrients

throughout the plant. With this increased

flow the Brix levels in the plant tissue are

also heightened, naturally deterring pests.

Fasilitor helps plants produce stronger cell walls by providing

bio-available silicic acid which is quickly translocated to form

thicker cell walls within the plant. The heightened levels and

increased mobility of silica in Fasilitor also contributes to higher

dry yields, shortening of internodal spacing, and the formation

of nutritionally dense plant tissue.

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Stretchy growth withweaker cell walls

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Nitrates Organic Nitrogen

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OrgAnIC nITrOgenBeTTer grOwTH wHILe InCreASIng nuTrITIOn Most nitrogen comes to the plant as nitrates. Excess nitrates generate fast growth but cause stretching of cell walls, increasing the chance of pests and pathogens affecting the plant. Excess nitrates also antagonise and “push away” other nutrients like potassium and calcium. L-amino acids on the other hand, provide organic nitrogen which allows for stronger and more uniformed formation of cell walls while working to prevent mineral antagonism caused by excess nitrates.

BIOSTIMuLATIOnpreCurSOrS AnD TrIggerS Of IMpOrTAnT pLAnT prOCeSSeSTransition stages (like growth to flowering), hormone and enzyme functions, structure building, reproduction, immune response and nutrient transport are all influenced by the presence of L-amino acids. By providing L-amino acids, plants experience less negative stress and are equipped to perform these functions better, resulting in a healthier and more nutrious end product.

MInerAL CHeLATIOnMAkIng OTHer nuTrIenTS AvAILABLe fOr pLAnTSMineral ions (positive and negative charge) sometimes have difficulty entering the plants roots due to the abundance and variety of mineral ions in modern fertilisers.Aptus utilises a natural chelation where L-amino acids grab onto free ions neutra-lising their charge making the components unable to bond with other ions in the planting medium. These neutrally charged chelates (influenced by the presence of L-amino acids) are more easily absorbed into the plant while avoiding the excessive use of potential toxic EDTA chelates.

• Increase chlorophyll production

• Increased pest and pathogen resistance

• Stimulate synthesis of vitamins

• Influence various enzymatic systems

• Higher nutrition (brix), size, flavor, aroma

• flowering is stimulated

• Better fruit setting

THe key TO MAxIMuM QuALITyPlants capture energy from light and convert it in carbohydrates. These

sugars are used to build structure, energise the plant’s metabolism, and

to manufacture other compounds (like L-amino acids) for growth and

biostimulation. When a plant spends less energy on making basic L-amino

acids, it can focus on higher-level functions like manufacturing flavors, aromas,

essential oils terpenes and other nutritional components.

Providing L-amino acids allows the plant to divert more energy into

these quality-increasing processes.

L-AMInO ACIDS

prOTeCTIOnpLAnTS Are unDer COnSTAnT ATTACkThere is a battle for your garden raging

unseen in the root zone. Trillions of

microscopic critters compete viciously for

dominance. This battle is primarly between

aerobic (oxygen-loving) and anaerobic

(oxygen-hating) microbes. There are also

other pathogens and diseases like viruses,

fungi (like pythium) and nematodes that

infect and destroy delicate root hairs, release

toxic compounds, and otherwise hurt your

plants. Fast-replicating bacillus subtillis

dominates and destroys the bad guys,

protecting your crop from the ground up.

Antagonism against pathogensAntagonism against pathogens

Nutrient conversionNutrient conversion

COnverSIOnMAkIng nOn-fOOD InTO fOOD

Most soils are packed with minerals that

plants need for food. The reason deficiencies

occur is because these minerals are often

locked up or in forms unavailable to plants.

Every nutrient must be in a specific form to

be absorbed into the plant. Microbes make

enzymes that free these nutrients to combine

with chelates like L-amino, humic and fulvic

acids. Once chelated, plants can easily

absorb this new food. Without microbes this

process slows or stops, reducing available

nutrition to the plant and negatively affecting

crop health, quality and yield.

MeeT yOur new BeST frIenDBacillus suBtillus IS ArguABLy THe MOST DIverSe AnD effeCTIve MICrOBe fOr SOIL AnD pLAnT HeALTHThis incredible bacteria can be programmed to perform hundreds of functions.

It even exists in high quantities in the human gut! When it comes to optimal

plant and soil health, there are limits to what growers can do. Where the

grower’s capability ends, bacillus subtillus takes over. Partnering with

nature is the only way to maximise results.

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THe key TO OpTIMAL CrOp reSuLTSYou may have heard that a hospital is the best place to get sick - even

though everything is ultra sterile. When good microbes are gone, bad ones

move in. Our world functions best in partnership with good microbes to

protect us against invisible threats and perform functions impossible for the

grower. Nature’s way is to support and partner with the beneficial microbe

community. Succcessful growers know that healthy microbes are the key to

increasing quality, yield and minimising plant stress.

MICrOBeS

ElEmEnt in ExcEss nutriEnts usually affEctEdNitrogen Potassium, Calcium

Potassium Nitrogen, Calcium, Magnesium

Phosphorus Zinc, Iron, Copper

Calcium Boron, Magnesium, Phosphorus

Magnesium Calcium, Potassium

Iron Manganese

Manganese Iron, Molybdenum, Magnesium

Copper Molybdenum, Iron, Manganese, Zinc

Zinc Iron, Manganese

Molybdenum Copper, Iron

Sodium Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium

Aluminum Phosphorus

Ammonium Ion Calcium, Copper

Sulfur Molybdenum

STAgeS In pLAnT DeveLOpMenT

p/k BOOSTerS A COMMOn MISTAke THAT CAn HurT yIeLD AnD QuALITy

BIOCHeMICAL SeQuenCIng BIOAvAILABILITy AnD InCreASeD upTAke

Most indoor gardeners provide both P

and K at the same time, however, this

can come at a cost. As with many nutrients,

phosphorous can easily become locked up

in the medium by combining with other

minerals. And potassium, if left unused,

will begin to interact and antagonise

with other key nutrients such as calcium,

magnesium and nitrogen. This is why some

growers experience calcium and magnesium

deficiencies in the early bloom stages.

Looking at the chart below we see that

plants require much more phosphorous

in the early stages of bloom for flower

development and much more Potassium

in the later stages of bloom for maturation.

This is why APTUS separates phosphorous

and potassium into 2 boosters, Peakboost

(P) & Finaleboost (K). More targeted

nutrition with less risk of nutrient

antagonism.

Plants have different and distinct

development stages. The three primary

stages are rooting, vegetative and flowering,

with each stage requiring a specific

balance of nutrition and mineral uptake for

maximum production.

It is important to understand that plants have a defined

biological sequence of nutrient uptake. This process starts

with Boron for root stimulation, Silicic acid for enhanced

nutrient uptake, followed by Calcium, Nitrogen (preferably from L-amino acids), Magnesium, Phosphorous and

Potassium. A common problem in indoor gardening is Calcium deficiency, often caused by synthetic nitrates.

Synthetic nitrates “push” away calcium making it unavailable to the plant. When Calcium uptake is limited,

all other nutrient uptake is affected.

TArgeTeD nuTrITIOn

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BioavailableSilicic Acid& Minerals

THe key TO AnTAgOnISM prevenTIOn Problems often arise when growers attempt to create their own ‘custom’ nutrient

recipe from multiple product lines. Unless a grower is highly scientific, this

practice results in overdose and deficiency of specific nutrients.

Unbalanced nutrition is the main cause of deficiency and lockout that results

in decreased yield and quality. By using a balanced, high-quality, specifically

formulated nutrition system, plants can maximise their genetic potential.