Koch Agronomic Services, Wichita, reported that Synthos®, its plant growth rhizobacteria, is now available in Canada. It said it is Canada’s only phosphate-solubizing plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria product that will promote plant growth and help improve plant adaptability.
“Canadian growers will quickly see the benefits of using Synthos,” said Dr. Rigas Karamanos, Senior Agronomist for Koch in Canada. “On the operational side, Synthos is easy to apply and has a two-year shelf life. In the field, Synthos helps with plant uptake, enhances root mass development, and improves nutrient use efficiency through phosphate solubilization. Research being done in Canada shows Synthos has yield advantages on both wheat and canola, and has the potential to increase overall profitability.”
The company said Synthos contains live microorganisms that help improve soil fertility when applied to plant surfaces, seeds, roots, and soil. The substance colonizes the rhizosphere or the interior of the plants, stimulating plant growth by increasing the availability of plant nutrients.
Koch said Synthos can save growers both time and money in the field with a range of benefits that include: easy application and flexibility, formulated to impregnate bulk dry fertilizer, or applied banded; a mineral oil-based formula that allows it to suppress dust during storage, handling, and application; and an extended window of application, with the ability to be stored for up to two years before microbial viability is compromised. It is also viable on fertilizer up to 18 months depending on storage conditions.