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CharacteristicsCharacteristics

GRX-SP is 0.85% IBA and 0.15% Kinetin. IBA GRX-SP is 0.85% IBA and 0.15% Kinetin. IBA functions to promote the growth of lateral roots. functions to promote the growth of lateral roots. Kinetin which is known as a juvenile hormone, Kinetin which is known as a juvenile hormone, functions to keep the roots from becoming functions to keep the roots from becoming corky and aging to rapidly. When IBA is used corky and aging to rapidly. When IBA is used alone it tends to cause roots to age alone it tends to cause roots to age prematurely.prematurely.

The most visible benefits of GRX-SP are seen in the increased The most visible benefits of GRX-SP are seen in the increased stalk size and in the quantity of roots. The stem and stalk stalk size and in the quantity of roots. The stem and stalk contain the conductive tissues for translocation of water, sap contain the conductive tissues for translocation of water, sap and nutrients through out the plant. GRX-SP increases the “Root and nutrients through out the plant. GRX-SP increases the “Root Bio –Activity” of the crop, which is defined as the absorption Bio –Activity” of the crop, which is defined as the absorption capacity of the roots and it also describes its metabolic rate. The capacity of the roots and it also describes its metabolic rate. The increased absorption capacity of the roots indicates there will be increased absorption capacity of the roots indicates there will be more absorption of water, nutrients and trace minerals more absorption of water, nutrients and trace minerals especially Ca, Fe, Zn, & Mn. GRX-SP enhances the levels of especially Ca, Fe, Zn, & Mn. GRX-SP enhances the levels of natural plant hormones ,like, IAA, an auxin, Zrs, a cytokinin, and natural plant hormones ,like, IAA, an auxin, Zrs, a cytokinin, and GA, a gibberellin. These increased hormonal levels cause the GA, a gibberellin. These increased hormonal levels cause the newly absorbed nutrients to locate in the areas of greatest newly absorbed nutrients to locate in the areas of greatest needs, which causes improved growth efficiency.needs, which causes improved growth efficiency.

Herbicides that are applied over the top of crops may cause a Herbicides that are applied over the top of crops may cause a short lived period of slowed growth and or yellowing. This short lived period of slowed growth and or yellowing. This process may consume valuable growing time and energy. When process may consume valuable growing time and energy. When GRX-SP is applied this stress does not occur and the crop GRX-SP is applied this stress does not occur and the crop appears greener when compared to untreated. GRX-SP is then appears greener when compared to untreated. GRX-SP is then said to be a “safener” to herbicide applications.said to be a “safener” to herbicide applications.

The Benefits of GRX-SP The Benefits of GRX-SP to cropsto crops

Physiological actions Physiological actions and mechanisms of and mechanisms of

GRX-SPGRX-SP 1. Improved formation of secondary roots and a proliferation of root hairs.1. Improved formation of secondary roots and a proliferation of root hairs.

2. Enhances the uptake of water and nutrients2. Enhances the uptake of water and nutrients

3.Increases the absorption capacity of the roots 3.Increases the absorption capacity of the roots

4. Healthier early plant growth during developmental period with larger 4. Healthier early plant growth during developmental period with larger stalks and stems.stalks and stems.

5. Stimulates early crop growth factors including cellular growth and cell 5. Stimulates early crop growth factors including cellular growth and cell division with the proper ratio of kinetin to auxindivision with the proper ratio of kinetin to auxin

6. Stimulates endogenous levels of natural hormones for better growth 6. Stimulates endogenous levels of natural hormones for better growth and healthand health

7.Can be applied during the seed development in fruit when auxins are in 7.Can be applied during the seed development in fruit when auxins are in great demandgreat demand

8. Reduces stress that is potentially caused by the herbicide applications 8. Reduces stress that is potentially caused by the herbicide applications

GRO-ROOT XTRA GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL - SPECIAL - SOYSOY

GRO-ROOT XTRA GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL - SPECIAL - SOYSOY

GRO-ROOT XTRA GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL - SPECIAL - SOYSOY

GRO-ROOT XTRA GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL - SPECIAL - SOYSOY

GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL – SOY TRIAL PHOTOS

GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL 2 GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL 2 YEAR SOY RESULTS YEAR SOY RESULTS

Study Conducted by Dr. James CouplandStudy Conducted by Dr. James Coupland

GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL AS HERBICIDE SAFENER GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL AS HERBICIDE SAFENER Agrowchem Trials Report Wheatland Swift Current 2009Agrowchem Trials Report Wheatland Swift Current 2009

LIST OF HERBICIDES USED IN TRIALS

ODYSSEYMERGE

HORIZONMEXTROL

SCORETOUCHDOWN

TREATMENTSGRX-SP at 5-10% & 3-5 leaf stage had herbicide & GRX-SP applied

separately and in sequence. 

Control was herbicide ONLY 

Herbicide and GRX-SP treatment was tank mixed.

Mixed herbicides with GRX-SP were applied together.

 

GRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL AS HERBICIDE SAFENERGRO-ROOT XTRA SPECIAL AS HERBICIDE SAFENERAgrowchem Trials Report Wheatland Swift Current 2009

COST $3.00 ACRE COST $3.00 ACRE CANOLA OR SOYBEANS CANOLA OR SOYBEANS AT 2.5 BU. INCREASEAT 2.5 BU. INCREASE

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