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Delivering Superior, Quality Yield Across Crops

Agrimax has conducted large-scale field trials testing the application of DK-20 on a variety of crops across different geographical locations. Field trials were conducted by third party commercial farms and research stations. The aim of the trials, apart from obtaining robust data and testing the effectiveness of DK-20, was also to observe the practicality and the range of effective and efficient application methods of the products.

Trials have proven DK-20 to be effective when applied at the optimal timing and dosage, showing yield increases in the range of >20%.

Note: Use immediately after dilution. Suggested application methods are general recommendations and would vary. If your crop is not listed or if there are any clarifications you would like to make, please contact us.

Cereals

Rice, wheat, sorghum and millet show positive yield increases above control for all the trials conducted in Cambodia, China, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, UK, US and Vietnam.

Together with yield increase are the following observable benefits:

• Higher germination rate
• Better root growth
• Increase in number of tillers
• Increase in number of panicles
• Reduction in lodging

The recommended application for Cereals is:
Seed soak in 0.3 - 0.5% solution.
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution at emergence, tillering, panicle initiation and booting stage.

A combination of seed soak and foliar spray gives optimum increase in yield though seed soak alone gives substantial increase in yield too.

Extensive trials were also conducted on maize in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, US and Vietnam. Positive yield increases have also been recorded for these trials together with the following observable benefits:

• Better root growth
• Increase in stand counts
• Increase in stalk counts
• Uniform kernels

The recommended application for maize is:
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution at emergence, 4-leaf and silking stages.

Beverage and Spice Crops

Trials conducted on coffee, chilli and pepper in China, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Rwanda showed significant improvement in marketable yields.

Observable benefits include:

• Better crop vigour
• Increase tolerance to abiotic stress
• More flowers
• Superior fruit quality

The recommended application for coffee and pepper is:
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution after pruning, every 4 weeks thereafter, final spray at first sign of fruit set.

The recommended application for chilli is:
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution 2 weeks before flowering and every 3 weeks thereafter.

Trials conducted on tea in China, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam showed significant improvement in marketable yields too.

Observable benefits include:

• Better root and shoot growth
• Improve crop vigour
• More leaves

The recommended application for tea is:
Nursery - Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.7% solution every month.
Existing plants - Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.7% solution every 2 weeks. 

Leguminous Crops

Large scale trials on beans conducted across different locations in China, Indonesia, Kenya and Vietnam recorded positive yield increases with the following observable benefits:

• Better crop vigour
• More flowers
• Superior pods

The recommended application for beans is:
Seed soak in 0.3 - 0.5% solution.

Root/Tuber Crops

Potato, sweet potato and cassava trials conducted in China, Kenya and Vietnam recorded notable positive yield increases with observable benefits such as:

• More leaves
• Larger number of tubers and size

The recommended application for root/tubers is:
Dip in 0.3 - 0.5% solution.
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution every 2 – 3 weeks.

Vegetables and Melons

Extensive trials were conducted on a large number of crops in this category. Consistent positive increase in yield were recorded for all trials conducted in Australia, China, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, US and Vietnam.

Observable benefits for leafy or stem vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, spinach, pak choy and herbs include:

• Better crop vigour
• Increase tolerance to abiotic stress

The recommended application for leafy or stem vegetables is:
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution every 2 weeks.

Observable benefits for fruit bearing vegetables such as cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes, watermelons, pumpkins, squash and gourds include:

• Better crop vigour
• More flowers
• Superior fruit quality

The recommended application for fruit bearing vegetables is:
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution 2 weeks before flowering and every 3 weeks thereafter.

Observable benefits for root, bulb, or tuberous vegetables such as carrots, garlic, onions, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables include:

• Better crop vigour
• Superior harvest quality and size

The recommended application for root, bulb, or tuberous vegetables is:
Dip in 0.3 - 0.5% solution.
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution every 2 weeks. 

Fruits

In China, Colombia and Vietnam, trials were also conducted extensively on blueberries and strawberries. Beside significant increase in yield, the following observable benefits were recorded:

• Better crop vigour
• More flowers
• Superior fruit quality

The recommended application for blueberries is:
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution after break dormancy, 2 weeks before flowering and at swollen bud, first bloom, full bloom and petal fall stages.

The recommended application for strawberries is:
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution 2 weeks before flowering and every 4 weeks thereafter.

Oilseed Crops

Soy bean and sunflower are two oilseed crops where large scale trials have been conducted on in China, Kenya, Indonesia, US and Vietnam. Positive yield increases have been recorded for these trials together with the following observable benefits:

• Better crop vigour
• Better root and shoot growth

The recommended application for soybean is:
Seed soak in 0.3 - 0.5% solution.

The recommended application for sunflower is:
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution every 2 weeks. 

Ornamental Crops

Trials on rose, orchid and chrysanthemum production showed significant benefits such as longer stems, better colour intensity and bigger flower heads. Other observable benefits include:

• Improve vigor
• Flush acceleration
• Increase in number of shoots
• Superior quality plantlets

The recommended application for orchid is:
Apply 0.3 - 0.5% solution into the potting mix every 2 weeks.

The recommended application for rose and peony is:
Dip in 0.3 - 0.5% solution.
Foliar spray using 0.3 - 0.5% solution every 2 weeks. 

Usage with other products

DK-20 can be used with existing farming methods and does not exhibit antagonistic effects when used together with pesticides and fertilisers. In fact, DK-20 has the additional benefit of improving utilisation of such products by alleviating phytotoxicity due to fertilisers and pesticides.

Post-harvest

Helping farmers keep produce fresh longer

Post-harvest losses of horticultural produce are highly significant all over the world. Fresh fruits and vegetables are highly perishable and suffer high losses and waste directly or indirectly between the field and the final consumer. Minimising post-harvest losses is therefore an effective way of increasing food availability and reducing food insecurity.

Fruits, Vegetables and Cut flowers

The beneficial effect of DK-20 biostimulant or liquid fertiliser additive may be extended to improve overall quality and shelf-life of horticultural commodities and cut-flowers. Applied directly on the harvested fruits, vegetables or flower stalks, and using the recommended rates, DK-20 biostimulant or liquid fertiliser additive is able to keep these produce fresh and maintain their aesthetic appearances for a longer period of time. Since DK-20 biostimulant or liquid fertiliser additive is natural and ecologically friendly, such applications are safe for the consumer and the environment.

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