UNI-CAL
The latest nutrient, biostimulant, powdered seed treatment for use with potatoes. This product reduces stress by enhanced nutritional support maximising establishment and early season growth.
Return on investment
Chance of a return on investment
Average yield increase
(56:1 ratio 7 trials)
With UNI-CAL ST we have created a unique calcium phosphite seed treatment for the potato market. It’s a true combination of biostimulant with a very effective calcium nutrient.
- Increased root mass
- Increased root exudation for better nutrient use efficiency
- Significant yield increase (up to 16%)
- Increased bulking rates
- Increase in tuber fresh weight/tuber size (up to 25%)
Phosphites have been rigorously tested and numerous modes of actions have been validated – from inducing a temporary phosphate stress to a crop to increase nutrient assimilation, to gene activation for increased root activity along with enhanced secondary metabolism (shikimic acid pathway) so deliver numerous biostimulant benefits.
APPLICATION
1.0 kg of UNI-CAL ST per hectare.
Seed tubers should be free from soil deposits at treatment.
UNI-CAL ST is applied to seed tubers during the planting process.
Hopper Application
Measure the quantity of UNI-CAL ST required to treat a hopper load of seed tubers. One quarter fi ll the hopper with seed tubers, sprinkle over the tubers one quarter of the UNI-CAL ST, add a further quarter of the seed tubers and sprinkle a further quarter of the UNI-CAL ST dust over the tubers, and so on in layers until the hopper is completely filled with seed tubers.
On-planter Applicator:
UNI-CAL ST may be applied directly onto the tubers using powder metering units fi tted to the planter hopper. Powder dispenser manufacturers should be consulted as to the Suitability of individual machines for use with UNI-CAL ST and the appropriate machine setting to ensure the correct application rate per hectare. This method of application reduces risk of operator exposure. These applicators may not be suitable for all automated planters.
Enhanced Numbers Seed/Salad or Shy Varieties
| Timing | Product | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| At Planting | Uni-Cal ST | 1 kg/ha |
| 3-4 Leaf Rosette | Calfite | 1 l/ha |
| Tuber Initiation | Calfite | 2 l/ha |
| Onset of Bulking | Calfite | 2 l/ha |
Marketable Yield Normal Varieties
| Timing | Product | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| At Planting | Uni-Cal ST | 1 kg/ha |
| Tuber Initiation | Calfite | 2 l/ha |
| Onset of Bulking | Calfite | 2 l/ha |
Phosphite Fertilisers What are they?
C.J. Lovatt and R.L. Mikkelsen
Glutamate triggers long-distance, calcium-based plant defence signalling
Masatsugu Toyota, DirkSpencer, SatoeSawai-Toyota, WangJiaqi, TongZhang, Abraham J. Koo, Gregg A. Howe, Simon Gilroy
Video 1 showing Glutamate triggers long-distance, calcium-based plant defence signalling
Video 2 showing Glutamate triggers long-distance, calcium-based plant defence signalling
PEER REVIEW OF STABILISED PHOSPHITE PERFORMANCE
PROOF OF CONCEPT
PRODUCT OVERVIEW