CASE STUDIES
Asparagus_Enhance Output & Raise Quality – Vietnam
Open field cultivation in Tien Giang, Vietnam.
Increased total output and Grade-1 output.
✓ Total output increased by 66%.
✓ Grade-1 output increased by 157%.
✓ Total revenue increased by 113%.
Summary
✓ Grade-1 output increased by 157%.
✓ Total revenue increased by 113%.
Banana – Sigatoka – Ecuador
In-vitro test of fungicides with OCC.
Fungicide efficacies improve with various dosages of OCC.
✓A fungicide developed for the control of Sigatoka was ineffective.
✓The efficacies improved in all three new formulas with added OCC against the original formula.
Summary
✓The efficacies improved in all three new formulas with added OCC against the original formula.
Barley Herbicide and Nitrogen Reduction – Spain
Reduce the Cost of Input and Increase the Output.
Maintain the Quality of the Barley.
✓ The trial was conducted by one of Europe’s leading animal feed producers.
✓ Herbicide dosage was reduced by 50%.
✓ Herbicide dosage was reduced by 6.
✓ Marginal improvement in productivity.
Summary
✓ Herbicide dosage was reduced by 50%.
✓ Herbicide dosage was reduced by 6.
✓ Marginal improvement in productivity.
Blackberry_Fusarium Root Rot – Mexico
Laboratory test before field implementation of zero residue mitigation.
Successfully mitigate all soil-borne pathogens.
✓ Blackberry farm infested with soil-borne fungal pathogens and nematodes.
✓ Soil drench was tested to assess the outcome.
✓ All harmful fungal pathogens and nematodes were mitigated without harming beneficial fungi.
Summary
✓ Soil drench was tested to assess the outcome.
✓ All harmful fungal pathogens and nematodes were mitigated without harming beneficial fungi.
Butterhead Lettuce_Higher Nutritional Value – Singapore
Aeroponic cultivation in tropical Singapore.
Increased overall nutritional value of output.
✓ Increase in all nine measured nutritional parameters.
✓ Significant increase in Calcium [16%], Magnesium and Thiamin/ Vitamin B1 [both 28%], and Riboflavin/Vitamin B2 [49%].
✓ There was no statistical difference in total yield.
Summary
✓ Significant increase in Calcium [16%], Magnesium and Thiamin/ Vitamin B1 [both 28%], and Riboflavin/Vitamin B2 [49%].
✓ There was no statistical difference in total yield.
Cherries_Enhance Yield & Quality – Australia
Family-run cherry orchards in Wombat, NSW.
Improved total yield and 1st-grade output
✓ Only one spray of OCC in the season with Calcium.
✓ 1st-grade output increased by 7%.
✓ Total output increased by 10.2%.
Summary
✓ 1st-grade output increased by 7%.
✓ Total output increased by 10.2%.
Cherry Tomato – Uniform Maturity & Enhance Revenue – Spain
Hydroponic greenhouse in Almeria, Spain.
Increased Grade A output to improve revenue.
✓ Improved a more uniform maturity in each stem of tomatoes.
✓ Average Grade A output increased from 90% to 97%.
✓ No statistical difference in total yield.
Summary
✓ Average Grade A output increased from 90% to 97%.
✓ No statistical difference in total yield.
Chinese Cabbage_Seed Germination – Singapore
Seed Germination Assessment in Singapore.
Germination rate highest amongst three treatments.
✓ Achieved 99% germination rate.
✓ Typically used seed nutrients achieved a 94% germination rate.
✓ De-ionised water without treatment achieved a 90% germination rate.
Summary
✓ Typically used seed nutrients achieved a 94% germination rate.
✓ De-ionised water without treatment achieved a 90% germination rate.
Coffee_Enhance Output & Raise Quality Attributes – Vietnam
Plantation in Dak Lak province, Vietnam.
Improved both the total yield and quality of coffee beans
✓ Four applications of OCC over a 180-day harvest cycle.
✓ Increase in yield and quality of coffee beans.
✓ An improvement of 50% overall commercial return.
Summary
✓ Increase in yield and quality of coffee beans.
✓ An improvement of 50% overall commercial return.
Corn Rust Control – Brazil
Trial done in Ponta Grossa, Brazil.
Reduce input of fungicides and maintain the yield of corn.
✓ The fungicide dosage was reduced by 50% from the label’s dosage.
✓ Productivity per hectare with OCC was 6,743.97 kgs at 50% and 6,966,62 kgs at 65% dose of fungicides.
✓ A 100% full-label dosage of fungicides only without OCC was at 6,562.50 kgs.
Summary
✓ Productivity per hectare with OCC was 6,743.97 kgs at 50% and 6,966,62 kgs at 65% dose of fungicides.
✓ A 100% full-label dosage of fungicides only without OCC was at 6,562.50 kgs.
Eucalyptus_Plant Replication – Chile
Tested by a forestry operator for the paper industry in Chile.
Improved replication rate in the pre-nursery stage
✓ Eliminate contamination rate in growing media.
✓ 99% of plants qualify for nursery cultivation.
✓ Shorten the foliage and root induction period by half.
Summary
✓ 99% of plants qualify for nursery cultivation.
✓ Shorten the foliage and root induction period by half.
Grapevines Reduce Inputs and Enhance Output – Spain
Double-digit reduction in nutrients and protection chemicals.
Double-digit increase in productivity.
No adverse impact on quality.
✓ Two campaign trials in Ribera del Duero.
✓ The first campaign had a 30% reduction in nutrients, fungicides and pesticides.
✓ The second campaign had a 30% reduction in fungicides and a 25% reduction in insecticides.
✓ Both campaigns had a 25% yield increase over untreated plots.
Summary
✓ The first campaign had a 30% reduction in nutrients, fungicides and pesticides.
✓ The second campaign had a 30% reduction in fungicides and a 25% reduction in insecticides.
✓ Both campaigns had a 25% yield increase over untreated plots.
Grapevines_Mitigation of GTD – Spain
Two-season program to mitigate ESCA grapevine trunk disease.
A zero-residue approach to protection management of grapevines
✓ Eliminate grapevine trunk disease symptoms in one season.
✓ Includes an In-vitro test by SARDI of Australia comparing the solution with an industry-standard fungicide to mitigate Eutypa dieback.
✓ Includes the zero-residue spray approach to adopt in the fields.
Summary
✓ Includes an In-vitro test by SARDI of Australia comparing the solution with an industry-standard fungicide to mitigate Eutypa dieback.
✓ Includes the zero-residue spray approach to adopt in the fields.
Iceberg Lettuce Improve Yield & Quality – Philippines
Increase yield from standard fertilisation.
Improved flavour and texture of the lettuce.
✓ Three dilutions of OCC were tested in conjunction with base fertilisers.
✓ The average weight per headpiece increased by 27%, 32% and 32%, respectively.
✓ The texture and flavour of lettuce also improved, but no quantifiable data was recorded.
Summary
✓ The average weight per headpiece increased by 27%, 32% and 32%, respectively.
✓ The texture and flavour of lettuce also improved, but no quantifiable data was recorded.
Latex Rubber_Bark Necrosis – Thailand
Reverse Bark Necrosis Syndrome.
Earlier production of latex from young trees.
✓ The systemic mode of action of OCC improved the efficacy of bio-fungicides.
✓ Young rubber trees started producing latex in their third year instead of the typical sixth year.
Summary
✓ Young rubber trees started producing latex in their third year instead of the typical sixth year.
Maise Weed Conrol – Spain
The trial was conducted by an agricultural university in Mayora de Campos in Valladolid, Spain.
Reduce input cost and maintain the yield and quality.
✓ Input cost per hectare reduced from €36 to €24.13, a 32.9% reduction.
✓ Herbicide dosage was reduced by 67% from the label’s recommendation.
✓ Marginal improvement in productivity.
Summary
✓ Herbicide dosage was reduced by 67% from the label’s recommendation.
✓ Marginal improvement in productivity.
Mushroom_OCC in Compost – China
Trialled in a mushroom-producing factory in Fujian, China.
Improved and speed up growth in the high-heat chamber
✓ Integrated OCC into the growing compost during the humidification process.
✓ Grow in a dark and heated chamber.
✓ A dramatic difference in the rate of growth.
Summary
✓ Grow in a dark and heated chamber.
✓ A dramatic difference in the rate of growth.
Ornamentals_Faster Growth, Improve Quality Attributes – Singapore
National Parks Nursery in Singapore.
Improve Quality Attributes of orchids and roses
✓ Activated soil nutrients for faster growth.
✓ Better uptake, delivery and penetration of soil nutrients to enhance quality attributes.
✓ Improve the value of ornamentals.
Summary
✓ Better uptake, delivery and penetration of soil nutrients to enhance quality attributes.
✓ Improve the value of ornamentals.
Papaya_Mitigate Ring Spot Virus – Thailand
Improved efficacy of bio-fungicides.
Reverse symptoms within weeks.
✓ The systemic action and encapsulation characteristics of OCC vastly improved bio-fungicides' efficacy, which was ineffective.
✓ Includes a new zero-residue spray approach as an option.
Summary
✓ Includes a new zero-residue spray approach as an option.
Pasture_OCC on Pasture – Australia
Applied on a livestock pasture in the state of Victoria, Australia.
Visible difference in density and colour of grass
✓ A picture paints a thousand words. Take a look at the photo.
✓ Notice where all the livestock congregate for their meals.
Summary
✓ Notice where all the livestock congregate for their meals.
Plum_Sharka-Plum Pox Virus – Spain
OCC improved an ineffective fungicide.
Significantly reduce infection rate in the orchard.
✓ The orchard in Murcia has had an average infection rate of 30% over the past seasons using the same cocktails of fungicides.
✓ The infection rate was down to 4% with the inclusion of OCCbased biostimulant in the spray mix.
Summary
✓ The infection rate was down to 4% with the inclusion of OCCbased biostimulant in the spray mix.
Potato Reduce Inputs, Enhance Output – Spain
Reduce the Input of more than ten protection chemicals.
Increase the final output of potatoes significantly.
✓ The potato grower in the Avila region of Spain provided the trial data.
✓ The crop protection chemicals dosages were reduced, ranging from 14% to 75%. A significant input cost reduction per hectare.
✓ Productivity per hectare was 62 tons versus two standard plots of 40 and 45 tons, respectively.
Summary
✓ The crop protection chemicals dosages were reduced, ranging from 14% to 75%. A significant input cost reduction per hectare.
✓ Productivity per hectare was 62 tons versus two standard plots of 40 and 45 tons, respectively.
Rice / Paddy_Enhance Output & Profits – Vietnam
Productivity increase outweighs additional colloidal input cost.
Significant profit increase per hectare for growers
✓ One of the world’s largest rice exporters conducted the trial on irrigated rice.
✓ Total yield per hectare increased by 45%, with profit per hectare increased by 59%.
Summary
✓ Total yield per hectare increased by 45%, with profit per hectare increased by 59%.
Rice / Paddy_Enhance Output and Cut Chemicals – Vietnam
Significant productivity increase without fungicide sprays.
Delivered profit to growers despite market price drop in rice.
✓ Data provided by one of the world’s largest rice exporters.
✓ Turned a profit for growers despite a depressed market price.
✓ 31% increase in productivity with a 24% return on investment.
Summary
✓ Turned a profit for growers despite a depressed market price.
✓ 31% increase in productivity with a 24% return on investment.
Rice / Paddy_Enhance Output and Profits – Philippines
Double-digit increase in grain per panicle and weight of panicles.
Significant increase in yield and profits per hectare.
✓ A major quasi-government agrochemical company conducted the trial.
✓ Grain counts per panicle increased by 24%, and weight of panicles increased by 16%.
✓ Yield per hectare increased by 53% while profits increased by 111%.
Summary
✓ Grain counts per panicle increased by 24%, and weight of panicles increased by 16%.
✓ Yield per hectare increased by 53% while profits increased by 111%.
Rice/ Paddy_Reduce Inputs and Enhance Output – Spain
Double-digit reduction in fertilisers, herbicides, insecticides and water use.
Increase in yield and profits per hectare.
✓Fertilisers reduced by 50%, herbicides by 30%, insecticides by 50% and water usage by 10%.
✓ Productivity increased by 8% at 8,100kgs per hectare compared to a non-treated plot of 7,500kgs.
Summary
✓ Productivity increased by 8% at 8,100kgs per hectare compared to a non-treated plot of 7,500kgs.
Sugarcane Weed Control – Brazil
The trial was conducted in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Improve the performance of glyphosate, metribuzin and mesotrione.
✓ Control at half-dose of glyphosate outperforms full-dose according to the EWRC grading scale.
✓ Control at half-dose metribuzin 480 plus mesotrione 480 outperforms full-dose according to the EWRC grading scale.
Summary
✓ Control at half-dose metribuzin 480 plus mesotrione 480 outperforms full-dose according to the EWRC grading scale.
Sweetsop_Improve Yield and Quality – Vietnam
Plantation in Southern Vietnam.
Double-digit increase in yield and profit to growers
✓ Larger fruits with better uniformity in sizes.
✓ Total yield increased by 30%.
✓ Total profit to growers increased by 45%.
Summary
✓ Total yield increased by 30%.
✓ Total profit to growers increased by 45%.
Tomato Reduce Inputs and Enhance Output – Spain
Significant dosage reduction across seventeen chemicals.
Increase in yield and profits per hectare.
Increase in BRIX level of tomatoes
✓All crop protection inputs were reduced by 50% across the board.
✓Productivity increased by 14% at 120 tons per hectare compared to non-treated at 105 tons.
✓BRIX was 6.03 as compared to non-treated 5.01.
Summary
✓Productivity increased by 14% at 120 tons per hectare compared to non-treated at 105 tons.
✓BRIX was 6.03 as compared to non-treated 5.01.
Weed Control on Wheat
A herbicide trial on the control of flex leaf fleabane.
Extend the control period of weed and hence reduce herbicide application frequency.
✓ Lengthen the application interval from 21 days to 42 days. ✓ Potential direct chemical savings range between 19% and 39%.
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