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China (PRC) – Cabbage, Celery and Green Onion
Chinese Cabbage - Brassica rapa L. pekinensis
Celery - Apium graveolens L.
Green Onion - Allium fistulosum L.
Pengzhou City Bureau of Agriculture
Soil & Fertilizer Station
Pengzhou, Chendu, Sichuan Province
This Agrostim study was conducted in China using three cultivar vegetable species in
the following experimental design:
A.
Cultivar:
Species:
Chinese Cabbage
Brassica rapa L. pekinensis (f. Cruciferae)
B.
Cultivar:
Species:
Celery
Apium graveolens L. (f. Umbelliferae)
C.
Cultivar:
Species:
Green Onion
Allium fistulosum L. (Alliaceae)
Location:
Dates:
Pengzhou City, Chendu, Sichuan Province, China
September 1996 to June 1997
Experimental Design: 3 Separate Treatments plus Control:
A. Control:
Conventional fertilizer application (NPK)
25 kilograms/mu 15:15:15 applied 3 times, plus
20 buckets of liquid farm manure applied 4 times
B. Agrostim: 1.5% (dilution in water) soil applied (root area)
Applied 3 times plus Agrostim 1% foliar application
C. Agrostim: 1% (dilution in water) foliar applied 3 times.
D. Green Leaf Fertilizer (Organic Competitor of Agrostim):
1% (dilution in water) foliar applied 3 times.
Chinese Cabbage – Brassica rapa L. pekinensis
Study Results:
1.
Soil Conditions & Previous Crop Yield:
The soil is alluvial, grey-brown clay loam soil for growing rice. Previous crop was
rice. The growth was even, which indicates that the soil conditions are even
(homogeneous) – soil quality – Average.
2.
Test Plot design:
Each of the 4 general treatments was repeated 3 times for a total of 12 replicate
samples. Each test plot was 20 m3 – Groups were separated by a cleared barrier
50 cm wide for ease of management and to ensure little or no fertilizer
application spread to adjacent plots.
3.
Test Plot management:
Seed sowing was made on October 6, 1996, and seedlings were transplanted on
November 2, 1996, spacing 0.44m x 0.6m, equivalent to 2,500 plants per mu. 75
plant holes per plot. Crop harvested on March 20, 1997.
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4.
Observations:
Table 1. Comparison of Chinese cabbage Production Rates, Gross Weight
Increase, and Percentage of Agrostim Yield Increases over the Control (A).
Treatment
I
Production by plots
II
III
Ave.
Production
kg/mu
Production
Compared to A
A
106.7
100.8
104.2
104.0
3,463.3
0
B
115.3
119.8
112.5
116.2
3,993.3
+ 15.3%
C
109.6
114.1
113.2
112.3
3,743.3
+ 8.3%
D
102.9
101.2
100.5
101.5
3,353.3
- 3.1%

Treatments B & C are Significantly Greater than Treatment D and the Control (A) by Analysis of
Variance at the 0.001 Level of Significance.
Fig.1. Chinese cabbage. Foliar applied Agrostim plants (B) are on the right side, Control
(A) plants are on the left.
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Celery – Apium graveolens L.
Study Results:
1.
Soil Conditions & Previous Crop Yield:
The soil is alluvial, gray-brown clay loam soil for growing rice. Previous crop was
rice. The growth was even, which indicates that the soil conditions are even
(homogeneous) – soil quality – Average.
2.
Test Plot design:
Each of the 4 general treatments was repeated 3 times for a total of 12 replicate
samples. Random arrangement of each group. Each test plot was 20 m3 –
Groups were separated by a cleared barrier 50 cm wide for ease of management
and to ensure little or no fertilizer application spread to adjacent plots.
3.
Test Plot management:
Seed sowing was made on August 20, 1996, and seedlings were transplanted on
October 14, 1996, spacing 8.1 x 22.1 centimeters, equivalent to 37,200 plants
per mu. Crop harvested on January 6, 1997.
4.
Observations:
Table 2. Comparison of Celery Production Rates, Gross Weight Increase, and
Percentage of Agrostim Yield Increases over the Control (A).
Treatment
Production by plots
I
II
III
Production
kg/mu
Ave.
Production
Compared to A
A
87.6
93.2
100.0
93.6
3,354.2
0
B
106.4
100.4
103.2
103.5
3,712.5
+12.7%
C
100.6
99.4
103.8
101.3
3,650.6
+8.8%
D
107.1
103.6
105.8
105.5
3,511.0
+4.7%
Production by plots - Treatments B, C & D are Significantly Greater than the Control (A) by
Analysis of Variance at the 0.001 Level of Significance.
Production by weight produced – Treatment B is Significantly Greater than Treatments C & D and
the Control (A) and Treatment C is Significantly Greater than treatment D by ANOVA at the 0.01
Level of Significance.
Note: Significant Differences are noted by separate colors.
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Fig. 2. Individual Agrostim treated Celery plants (B) averaged 350 grams each whereas Control
plants (A) weighed an average of 203 grams per individual plant.
Fig.3. Agrostim treated (B & C) provided Celery plants with a higher yield, increased green color,
more favorable and more disease resistant than either the control or the competing organic
fertilizer (D).
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Green Onion – Allium fistulosum L.
Study Results:
1.
Soil Conditions & Previous Crop Yield:
The soil is alluvial, gray-brown clay loam soil for growing rice. Previous crop was
rice. The growth was even, which indicates that the soil conditions are even
(homogeneous) – soil quality – Average.
2.
Test Plot design:
Each of the 4 general treatments was repeated 3 times for a total of 12 replicate
samples. Each test plot was 20 m3 – Groups were separated by a cleared barrier
50 cm wide for ease of management and to ensure little or no fertilizer
application spread to adjacent plots.
3.
Test Plot management:
Seed sowing was made on August 28, 1996, and seedlings were transplanted on
October 7, 1996, spacing 30.0 x 9.3 centimeters, equivalent to 23,900 plants per
mu. The onions were harvested on June 1, 1997, a growth period of 236 days.
4.
Observations:
Table 3. Comparison of Green Onion Production Rates, Gross Weight Increase, and Percentage
of Agrostim Yield Increases over the Control (A).
Treatment
I
Production by plots
II
III
Ave.
Production
kg/mu
Production
Compared to A
A
9.8
9.9
10.0
9.9
368.1
0
B
13.1
13.5
12.9
13.2
460.8
+33.0%
C
11.6
12.0
10.8
11.4
432.6
+15.8%
D
10.9
11.2
11.4
11.2
381.4
+12.8%
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Treatments B is Significantly Greater than Treatment C & D and the Control (A) by Analysis of
Variance at the 0.001 Level of Significance. Yields based upon the number of bulbs per plant and
the average weight per bulb.
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Fig.4. Chinese scientists measure individual plants to carefully calculate the +33%
Total Production of plants within Treatment B, soil and foliar applied Agrostim.
Fig.5. Comparative Onion bunch sizes on different fertilizer treatments.
Additionally, the Report indicates:
•
Agrostim increased Chinese Cabbage yield by 280 to 410 kilograms per Mu.
•
Improved plant growth & spread of roots
•
Agrostim treated plants responded faster than control or plants receiving other
Organic Fertilizer Treatments.
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•
Agrostim treated Celery & Green Onions were significantly heavier, taller plants
than the control plants or plants receiving other Organic Fertilizer Treatments.
•
All Agrostim plants displayed a deeper, more vibrant green leaf color. Agrostim
treated plants were more disease resistant.
•
Based upon a production increases, at local prices the average farmer obtained
a net profit increase of 2.80 to 5.30X (280% - 530%) over the cost of the
Agrostim.
China (PRC) - Mustard Green
Mustard Green - Brassica juncea
Horticulture Branch, Agriculture Department
Quang Dung Province
Agrostim studies were conducted in China using the following experimental design:
Species:
Cultivar:
Location:
Dates:
Brassica juncea
Mustard Green
Quang Dung Province, Quang Zhow, Tin Hall District, China
January 17 to March 17, 1997
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Experimental Design: 3 Separate Treatments plus Control
CK - Control, 60%of local customary fertilizer (urea)
A. CK + Agrostim 0.45 kilogram/acre soil applied
(Dilution ratio 1:2,000)
B. CK + Agrostim 0.225 kilogram/acre soil & foliar applied
(Dilution ratio 1:4,000)
C. CK + Agrostim 0.45 kilogram/acre foliar applied
(Dilution ratio 1:566)
Study Results:
Table 1. Comparison of Production Rates, Gross Weight Increase, and
Percentage of Agrostim Yield Increases over the Control (CK).
Treatment
Production by plots
Production
Production
I
II
III
Ave.
per acre
Compared to CK
CK
46.65
47.20 47.80 47.22
1,967.5
0
A
47.65
48.75 49.80 48.73
2,026.7
+3.0%
B
52.40
54.05 55.70 54.05
2,247.9
+14.3%
C
54.70
54.65 55.20 54.85
2,281.2
+15.9%

Treatments B & C are significantly greater than Treatment A and the Control (CK) by Analysis of
Variance at the 0.001 Level of Significance.
Table 2. Growth Pattern and Plant Appearance Differentials Between Agrostim
Treated and Control Grown Mustard Green.
Treatment
Ave. Plant
Weight (Grams)
Ave. Plant
Height (Centimeters)
Chlorophyll
Levels
CK
236
42.9
40.6
A
244
43.2
40.5
B
270
46.4
42.8
C
274
48.0
42.7

Treatments B & C are Significantly Greater than Treatment A and the Control (CK) by Analysis
of Variance at the 0.001 Level of Significance.
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Fig.1. Comparative Growth of Mustard Green. Soil applied Agrostim plants
(A) are on the left side, Control (CK) plants are on the right.
Fig.2. Comparative Growth of Mustard green. Soil and Foliar applied Agrostim
(B) plants are on the right, Control (CK) plants are on the left.
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Fig.3. Comparative Growth of Mustard Green. Foliar applied Agrostim (C)
plants are on the right, Control (CK) plants are on the left.
Table 3. Growth Pattern and Plant Appearance Differentials Between Agrostim
Treated and Control Grown Mustard Green
Treatment
Ave. Number
Ave. Leaf
Ave. Leaf
of Leaves/Plant
Length (Centimeters)
Width (Centimeters)
CK
10.1
38.6
19.8
A
10.2
39.0
20.4
B
10.8
41.6
21.6
C
10.9
42.4
21.8

Treatments B & C are Significantly Greater than Treatment A and the Control (CK) by Analysis
of Variance at the 0.001 Level of Significance.
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Fig.4. Comparative leaf growth for Agrostim treated plants (Left) versus the
Control (CK) plants (Right).
Additionally, the report clearly indicates Agrostim’s:
•
Improved cooked leaf taste
•
Improved plant growth & spread of roots
•
Agrostim increased yield by an average of 16%
•
Agrostim treated Mustard greens were significantly heavier, taller plants than the control
plants
•
Deeper more vibrant green leaf color
•
Based upon a production increase of 313.7 Kung Gen/Acre, at local prices the average
farmer obtained a net profit increase of 3.30X (330%) over the cost of the Agrostim.
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China (PRC) – Ornamental Flowers
Petite dahlia, Creeping chrysanthemum, and Tiandong green leaf plant.
Agriculture Science Research Institute
for Fengtai District, Beijing
To study the fertilizer effects of Agrostim™ organic based fertilizer on ornamental
flowers, studies were initiated in August 1996 at the Agriculture Science Research
Institute for Fengtai District of Beijing and the Jingfeng Seedling Plantation of Flower
Town of Beijing, the Peoples Republic of China. These extensive tests were conducted
with three species of flowers: Petite dahlia, Creeping chrysanthemum, and Tiandong
green leaf plant.
The testing protocol consisted of Agrostim diluted at a ratio of 300:1 in water and foliar
applied three times at weekly intervals versus the standard synthetic fertilizer regime of
ammonium phosphate. Each treatment consisted of 50 individual plants in 20 cm clay
flower pots with 4.5 kg of soil in each.
The results of these intensive studies includes:
A. Petite Dahlia:
Results
1. Number of flowers/plant/pot
Agrostim showed a significant
increase over the standard regime at
the 0.01% level of
significance.
2. Number of buds/plant
Agrostim gave an equal
number of buds per pot.
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Agrostim
Treatment
Standard
Treatment
Standard
Treatment
Agrostim
Treatment
B. Creeping Chrysanthemum
Agrostim treated chrysanthemum plants.
Results
1. Average plant height
Agrostim showed a significant
increase over the standard
regime at the 0.01% level of
significance.
2. Average flower diameter
Agrostim showed a significant
increase over the standard
regime at the 0.05% level of
significance.
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3. Number of flowers in blossom
Agrostim showed a significant
increase over the standard
regime at the 0.05% level of
significance.
C. Tiandong Green Leaf
Results
1. Average plant height
Agrostim showed a significant
increase over the standard
regime at the 0.01% level of
significance.
Special Note: The test data was presented in a mathematical statistical fashion - as
such, the plant growth data is expressed in terms of a “significance level” which is a
statistical way to show the significant growth improvements seen for the Agrostim
treated plants. The “level of significance” values given above, for example, at the 0.01%
level says that the Agrostim treated plants would have higher growth and/or yields in 99
of 100 separate field tests. At the 0.05% level, Agrostim treated plants would have
significantly higher growth and/or yields in 95 of 100 separate field tests. These levels of
significance are indeed remarkably positive for the usage of Agrostim in the Peoples
Republic of China.
Summary and Conclusions:
The plants tested were the principal flowers and plants on display for the October 1,
1996 - Chinese National Day. These plants were displayed in Tiananmen Square and
on major streets and around government buildings in Beijing. These Agrostim efficacy
tests were initiated to coincide with the October 1 date so the flowers would be colorful
and in excellent condition for the Chinese National Day. Conclusions would include:
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1) In comparison with the standard fertilizer regime, the “Agrostim” organic based
fertilizer has obvious fertilization effects on the three subject plant species through 3
foliar applications of Agrostim.
2) In comparison with the standard fertilizer regime, the “Agrostim” organic
based fertilizer effects on Petite Dahlia reached outstanding levels of
remarkableness.
3) In comparison with the conventional fertilization, the “Agrostim” organic based
fertilizer effects in terms of the number of flowers and the diameter of flowers of
Creeping Chrysanthemum reached the outstanding level of remarkableness.
4) In comparison with the conventional fertilization, the “Agrostim” organic based
fertilizer effects in terms of the plant heights of the ornamental leaf plant Tiandong
reached the outstanding level of remarkableness.
5) The “Agrostim” fertilizer is easy to apply, is non-poisonous and effectively odorless.
In can be used in big guest houses, hotels, and on large flower gardens and farms.
6) An active organization should be set up to popularize Agrostim’s application in
general “Flower Cultivation” in the Peoples Republic of China.
China (PRC) – Water Spinach
Water Spinach - Ipomoea aquatica
Si Ji Qing, West of Beijing
Building on extensive vegetable studies of Agrostim™ in the United States, Vietnam,
Egypt, Canada, Colombia, Syria, India, China, Honduras, and Guatemala, a series of
Water Spinach - Agrostim™ studies were initiated at vegetable research facility at Si Ji
Qing, West of Beijing. Studies were focused on Agrostim’s comparative impacts on
increased plant growth (shoot, roots, leaves) and yield.
STUDY DESIGN:
Three total plots were established covering an area of 9 mu for the cultivation of
common water spinach, Ipomoea aquatica. Agrostim was applied to 50% of the plants
at a rate of 1 teaspoon of liquid Agrostim concentrate per 30 pounds of water for foliar
application. The other 50% of the plants were fertilized with the normal fertilizer regime
of green manure and 50 pounds of Urea per mu.
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Fig.1. Water Spinach growth 14 days after fertilizer application. Agrostim treated plants are on the
left side of the plate, normal fertilizer regime treated plants are on the right.
RESULTS:
Fig. 2. Comparison of total Water Spinach growth at day 14. Agrostim treated
plants are on the left, urea/manure treated plants are on the right.
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Table 1. Average growth parameters for Water Spinach at day 14. Sample sizes
were greater than 400 individual plants per treatment.
Agrostim Treatment Standard Treatment
Plant height (cm)
14.5
12.0
Stem diameter (mm)
6.0
4.0
Leaf width (cm)
28.0
12.0
Root length (cm)
7.6
6.1
Fig. 3. Comparison of individual Water Spinach leaves at day 14. Agrostim
treated plants are on the left, urea/manure treated plants are on the right.
Fig. 4. Comparison of Water Spinach root growth at day 14. Agrostim treated
plants are on the left, urea/manure treated plants are on the right.
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CONCLUSIONS:
1. Agrostim is an effective fertilizer for utilization on Water Spinach and related
vegetable crops. Agrostim consistently gave overall yield increases of 30% to
40%.
2. Agrostim is a spray application fertilizer with foliar application an effective mode
of product delivery. Agrostim increased the nutritiously (iron) important leaf area
by approximately 120% over the standard urea/manure regime.
3. Agrostim was found to be far more effective and less costly than Pen Shi Bao (a
Chinese foliar fertilizer). The average production cost calculated for Agrostim was
approximately $1.13/mu (9.29 yuans/mu).
4. The positive controls, NP synthetic fertilizer(only) applied at a rate of 50
pounds/Mu may have provided a super nutrient rich media, especially
considering the starting “manure rich” soils used. The ratio of synthetic fertilizer
usage compared to Agrostim was approximately 48 to 1 (In terms of pounds
applied per Mu). A cost benefit analysis may well establish Agrostim’s superior
capabilities.
5. Agrostim treated water spinach plants showed significantly greater average plant
height (>0.01), greater average stem diameter (>0.01), grater average leaf width
(>0.01), and greater average root length (>0.01) over the standard locally used
urea/manure fertilizer via a “Paired T Statistic”.
6. Additional studies to “fine tune” the exact Agrostim requirements on a sustained
basis will clearly show the improved yields and increased disease resistance that
is seen everywhere with Agrostim utilization.
China (PRC) – Rose
Rose – Rosaceae Sp.
Agricultural Sciences Research Institute
for Flowers – Guang Dong Province
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To study the fertilizer effects of Agrostim™ organic based fertilizer on ornamental
flowers; studies were initiated in January 1997 at the Agriculture Science Research
Institute for Flowers – Guang Dong Province, the Peoples Republic of China. These
extensive tests were conducted with various species of Rosaeae to ascertain the optimal
Agrostim dilutions for maximum plant growth and flower yields.
Testing Protocol:
The testing protocol consisted of several Agrostim dilutions of 200:1, 400:1, 600:1,
800:1, and 1,000:1 in water and foliar applied three times at weekly intervals versus the
standard synthetic fertilizer regime of ammonium phosphate. Each treatment consisted
of 25 individual plants in 20 cm clay flower pots with 4.5 kg of soil in each.
Summary and Conclusions:
The rose plants tested clearly showed a positive growth in the plants and the flowers at
serial dilutions of Agrostim, even down to a very low concentration of 800:1 to 1000:1
dilutions. The standard recommended dilutions for Agrostim range between 300:1 and
400:1.
1. In comparison with the standard recommended fertilizer application rates,
“Agrostim” organic based fertilizer benefits from a lower dilution applied via foliar
application more frequently.
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2. The results of this study further increase the “cost-benefit” ratios of Agrostim
utilization when compared to other products, especially the dangerous synthetic
chemical fertilizers. Obtaining excellent study results at an 800:1 dilution will
allow the Agrostim to cover more area, cutting the farmers fertilizer costs by as
much as 50%.
3. In comparison with the conventional fertilization, the “Agrostim” organic based
fertilizer effects in terms of the plant heights of the ornamental leaf plant
Tiandong reached the outstanding level of remarkableness.
4. The “Agrostim” fertilizer is easy to apply, is non-poisonous and effectively
odorless. In can be used in big guest houses, hotels, and on large flower
gardens and farms.
5. An active organization should be set up to popularize Agrostim’s application in
general “Flower Cultivation” in the Peoples Republic of China.
India – Sunflower
Sunflower - Helianthus annus
APC R&D Center, Mallapur, India
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Sunflower has become widely cultivated in India as a source of low cost vegetable oil
and protein. Sunflower is highly valued for its anti-cholesterol properties. Commercial
scale cultivation of sunflower was initiated in 1972 throughout India, especially in
Karnataka, Tamil nadu, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh, principal
cultivation areas include Kurnool, Chittoor, Ananthapur, Mehaboobnagar, Medak,
Nalgonda, and Karimnagar. Generally, all sunflower cultivation is carried out via rainfed
environmental conditions.
With previous commercial scale and highly positive Agrostim Indian studies on
tomatoes, sorghum, and roses, sunflower was chosen for study because of its
commercial importance to the vegetable oil industry.
Expanded Agrostim Sunflower studies were conducted in India using the following
“experimental design”:
Species:
Cultivar:
Location:
Dates:
Helianthus annus
Modern, National Seeds Corporation
APC R&D Center, Mallapur, India
August-December 1996
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R&D Site:
The site was >4,300 ft2 of sandy loam soil with slight alkaline pH and
good drainage. The water utilized in the study was highly saline with low
sodium.
Experimental Design: 13 Separate Treatment Sets
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
1
Organic fertilizer - Farm manure (3,500 kg/ha)
2
NPK Fertilizer - Synthetic (80:50:30)
3
Agrostim - soil applied - rate 20 liters/ha/yr.
3
Agrostim - soil applied - rate 15 liters/ha/yr.
3
Agrostim - soil applied - rate 10 liters/ha/yr.
4
Agrostim - foliar applied - rate 20 liters/ha/yr.
4
Agrostim - foliar applied - rate 15 liters/ha/yr.
4
Agrostim - foliar applied - rate 10 liters/ha/yr.
5
Organic Fertilizer + Synthetic NPK (Current Standard)
6
Agrostim - soil + foliar applied - rate 20 liters/ha/yr.
6
Agrostim - soil + foliar applied - rate 15 liters/ha/yr.
6
Agrostim - soil + foliar applied - rate 10 liters/ha/yr.
Negative Control (No fertilizers)
Application Notes:
1
Farm manure and neem cake powder were applied on days 30, 45, & 60.
NPK was applied on days 30 & 45 as urea, super phosphate, and murate
of potash.
3
Agrostim soil application at days 15, 30, & 45.
4
Agrostim foliar application at days 30, 45, & 60.
5
Neem cake and NPK as above in items 1 & 2, at days 30 & 45.
6
Agrostim soil & foliar application at days 15, 30, 45, & 60.
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Results:
Table I.
Average Plant Height (Centimeters), Average Flower Head Diameter, and Average Total Leaf
Area in Square Centimeters for Agrostim expanded field studies. In all cases, Agrostim foliar
and/or soil applied organic based fertilizer was “significantly greater and better” than the standard
Indian regimes of Organic Manures and/or Synthetic Chemical Fertilizers at the P>0.01 levels
(ANOVA).
Treatment Set
Plant Height
1. Organic fertilizer
2. NPK Fertilizer
3. Agrostim-soil 20 l
4. Agrostim-soil 15 l
5. Agrostim-soil 10 l
6. Agrostim-foliar 20 l
7. Agrostim-foliar 15 l
8. Agrostim-foliar 10 l
9. Organic+Synthetic
10. Agrostim-soil+foliar 20 l
11. Agrostim-soil+foliar 15 l
12. Agrostim-soil+foliar 10 l
13. No Fertilizer
Flower Head
Leaf Area
(CM)
Diameter (CM)
56.6
10.6
58.6
11.5
57.6
13.7
58.2
15.0
62.2
15.2
75.8
18.5
78.6
19.5
66.0
14.9
68.0
14.4
55.4
14.3
50.8
13.8
46.6
11.0
46.0
7.2
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2
(CM )
92.81
178.90
145.07
195.64
231.85
373.24
336.91
299.99
218.21
266.96
145.44
99.71
98.34
Table II.
Average Number of Flowers Harvested, Average Yield of Sunflower Seeds in Kilograms/Hectare,
and Average Number of Sunflower Seeds per Flower for Agrostim expanded field studies. In all
cases, Agrostim foliar and/or soil applied organic based fertilizer was “significantly greater and
better” than the standard Indian regimes of Organic Manures and/or Synthetic Chemical
Fertilizers at the P>0.01 levels (ANOVA).
Treatment Set
No. Flower
Yield
Harvested
1. Organic fertilizer
47
2. NPK Fertilizer
27
3. Agrostim-soil 20 l
48
4. Agrostim-soil 15 l
40
5. Agrostim-soil 10 l
37
6. Agrostim-foliar 20 l.
43
7. Agrostim-foliar 15 l
50
8. Agrostim-foliar 10 l
29
9. Organic+Synthetic
38
10.Agrostim-soil+foliar 20 l
44
11.Agrostim-soil+foliar 15 l
37
12.Agrostim-soil+foliar 10 l
39
13.No Fertilizer
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No. Seeds
(KGS/HA)
209.25
220.37
588.89
675.93
434.26
663.89
807.41
406.48
632.41
451.85
510.19
321.30
135.19
Per Flower
449
541
399
406
390
880
600
718
521
362
556
140
264
Table III.
Average Seedling Number at 10 days, Average Oil Content (%), and Average Sunflower Seed
Weight per 1,000 Seeds for Agrostim expanded field studies. In all cases, Agrostim foliar and/or
soil applied organic based fertilizer was “significantly greater and better” than the standard Indian
regimes of Organic Manures and/or Synthetic Chemical Fertilizers at the P>0.01 levels (ANOVA).
Treatment Set
1. Organic fertilizer
2. NPK Fertilizer
3. Agrostim-soil 20 l
4. Agrostim-soil 15 l
5. Agrostim-soil 10 l
6. Agrostim-foliar 20 l.
7. Agrostim-foliar 15 l
8. Agrostim-foliar 10 l
9. Organic+Synthetic
10. Agrostim-soil+foliar 20 l
11. Agrostim-soil+foliar 15 l
12. Agrostim-soil+foliar 10 l
13. No Fertilizer
No. Seedlings
10 Days
59
45
76
63
57
60
70
54
51
62
55
59
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Oil Content
(%)
35.35
34.44
34.95
35.59
37.47
40.68
37.88
41.25
38.37
37.45
39.65
34.15
37.03
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Seed Weight
Per 1,000 (in gms)
54
49
58
60
53
56
67
54
53
50
45
52
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Fig. 1. Sunflower Growth at day 15. Standard Indian fertilizer regime in foreground
with Agrostim foliar applications in the background.
Fig.2. Sunflower grown using Indian standard Organic fertilizer manures at day 45.
Flower size can be judged by technicians arm in picture.
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Fig.3.
Sunflower grown using Agrostim foliar application at day 45.
Flower size can be judged by technicians arm in picture.
Fig.4.
Sunflower grown using Agrostim soil application at day 45.
Flower size can be judged by technicians arm in picture.
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Fig. 5. General Treatment Sample Size for the Agrostim expanded Sunflower
field study.
In summary, the report clearly indicates that Agrostim:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Increased yield overall by 27.67%
Improved growth & spread of roots
Increased oil content of seeds by 16.51%
Provided excellent response in Saline soil & water
Eliminated “flower drop”
Improved seed filling of flower heads
Significantly reduced of any phytotoxic effects
China (PRC) – Tomato
Tomato - Lycopersicon esculentum
Flower Town of Fengtai District, Beijing
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Building on extensive Tomato studies of Agrostim™ in the United States, Vietnam, India,
China, Honduras, and Guatemala, a series of Agrostim™ studies were initiated at
several greenhouse facilities in the Fengtai District of China (Yushu Village & Middle
Shed of Xinfadi). Studies were focused on Agrostim’s comparative impacts on
increased plant growth and yield, increased disease resistance, improved fruit
palatability and increased shelf life.
Middle Shed of Xinfadi:
Agrostim™ applications increased tomato yield over the control plants (76.7 to 34.6 jin)
which approximates a 42% yield increase. This translates into a yield improvement of
2,070 Jin/Mu (54.5%).
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Fig. 1. Agrostim tomato yield at Middle Shed of Xinfadi, China.
Yushu Village:
Agrostim™ applications increased tomato yield over the control plants (123.6 to 116.6
jin) which approximates a 6% yield increase. This translates into a yield improvement of
305 Jin/Mu (6%).
Fig.2. Agrostim usage - Yushu Village, China.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. Agrostim™ is an effective fertilizer for utilization on vegetable crops.
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2. Agrostim™ is a spray application fertilizer with foliar application an effective
mode of product delivery.
3. The soils used in the studies was relatively “good” in quality with a relatively high
organic content and contained NPK. The soil pH in both studies was above 7.0
which may require a little more Agrostim™ to properly acidify the soil and
stabilizing the micro-ecosystem.
4. The positive controls, NP synthetic fertilizer (only) applied at a rate of 77
pounds/Mu may have provided a super nutrient rich media, especially
considering the starting “rich” soils used.
5. The ratio of synthetic fertilizer usage compared to Agrostim™ was approximately
77 to 1 (In terms of pounds applied per Mu). A cost benefit analysis may well
establish Agrostim’s superior capabilities.
6. Additional studies to “fine tune” the exact Agrostim™ requirements
on a
sustained basis will clearly show the improved yields and increased disease
resistance that is seen everywhere with Agrostim™ utilization.
India – Tomato
Tomato - Lycopersicon esculentum
Shameerpet, Hyderabad
Agrostim studies were conducted in India using the following experimental design:
Species:
Lycopersicon esculentum
Cultivar:
Pusa Hybrid-1
Location:
Shameerpet, Hyderabad, India
Dates: May-September 1996
Experimental Design: 6 Separate Treatment Sets
1. Agrostim - foliar applied - rate 10 liters/hectare
2. Agrostim - soil applied - rate 10 liters/hectare
3. Agrostim - soil + foliar applied - rate 10 liters/hectare
4. Agrostim - seed treated - 250 ppm
5. Inorganic fertilizer - NPK (100 kg; 80 kg; 80 kg/hectare)
6. Organic fertilizer - Farm manure (3,500 kg/hectare)
Results:
Yield:
Agrostim¹ (foliar)
Inorganic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer
=
=
=
100%
31%
40%
¹Total Marketable Fruit Yield, plus
highest
number of fruit/plant, largest weight/fruit/plant
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Fleshiness:
Agrostim
Inorganic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer
=
=
=
Good
Poor
Poor
Size & Shape
of Fruit:
Agrostim
Inorganic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer
=
=
=
Good
Poor
Poor
Disease
Resistance:
Agrostim (all groups)
Inorganic fertilizer
=
No disease
=
Leaf spot &
fruit rot
=
Severe fruit rot
=
21 days
=
14 days
=
14 days
Organic fertilizer
Shelf Life:
Agrostim (all groups)
Inorganic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer
Fig. 1. Agrostim Treated Seedling 2 days after transplanting
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Fig. 2. Untreated Seedling 2 days after transplanting
transplanting
Fig. 3. Tomato’s intercultivated with Kurpi. Shameerpet, Hyderabad, India.
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Fig.4. Foliar Applied Agrostim Yields - 50 days after transplantation.
Fig. 5. Standard Synthetic Fertilizer Yields - 50 days after Transplantation.
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The report clearly indicates that Agrostim:
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•
•
•
•
•
Improved fruit taste
Improved growth & spread of roots
Decreased economic loss from fruit spoilage in transport
Reduced internodal lengths
Deeper more vibrant green leaf color
Elimination of “flower drop”
India – Grain and Fodder
Sorghum bicolor
The National Research Center for Sorghum, and
The All India Sorghum Improvement Project
Sorghum is a vigorous annual grass adapted to the drier environmental zones in
Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. Annual world production approaches
40-45 million tons from approximately 40 million
hectares of land, making sorghum the 5th most
important cereal. Sorghum is a vital source of grain
and fodder for many of the poorest countries of the
world, especially those in the arid tropics. Sorghum is
adapted to dry poor soil ecologies through an
extensive root system and waxy bloom on leaves to
reduce water loss.
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Two large scale independent controlled field studies have been completed in
India to investigate potential grain and fodder yield increases at different methods
and rates of Agrostim application over the growing season in Tropical Arid
environmental conditions.
A.
Sorghum Grown under Rabi Conditions:
Institute:
Indian National Research Center for Sorghum
Rajendranagar, India
Season:
Rabi – October to November 1996
Sorghum Type:
Genotype M 35-1
Soil Type:
Medium deep black soil with an elevated soil pH.
Table 1. Effect of application of Agrostim on Sorghum grain and fodder yields.
Treatments
Agrostim & Control
Grain Yield
kg/ha
Fodder Yield
kg/ha
_______________________________________________________________
In Soil @ 15 l/ha
In Soil @ 20 l/ha
Soil + Foliar @ 15 l/ha
Soil + Foliar @ 20 l/ha
Foliar Only @ 15 l/ha
Foliar Only @ 20 l/ha
Control (Normal NPK)
2496
3041
2889
3144
2656
2911
1625
5056
4278
4978
4200
5133
5288
3440
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B.
Sorghum Grown under Kharif Conditions:
Institute:
All India Coordinated Sorghum Improvement Project
Sorghum Research Station, Palbhani, India
Season:
Kharif – 1996/1997
Sorghum Type:
Genotype CSH - 9
Soil Type:
Medium deep black soil with high initial nutrient status.
Table 2. Effect of application of Agrostim on Sorghum grain and fodder yields.
Treatments
Agrostim & Control
Grain Yield
Fodder Yield
kg/ha
kg/ha
________________________________________________________________
In Soil @ 15 l/ha
3156
35
7593
In Soil @ 20 l/ha
3717
7778
Soil + Foliar @ 15 l/ha
3565
8890
Soil + Foliar @ 20 l/ha
4000
9260
Foliar Only @ 15 l/ha
3463
7593
Foliar Only @ 20 l/ha
3574
7963
Control (Normal NPK)
2722
6852
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India - Tea
Increased Growth & Yield on Tea and
Rice
E. I. D. Parry (India) Limited - Agro
Industries, Madras, India
Increased plant quality and vigor obtained from
Agrostim utilization greatly enhances the Yield
of Tea Leaves but, as well, enables the plants to
resist the attack of Pathogenic Plant Diseases
(Fungi, Bacteria, & Viruses), Nematodes and
Insects.
Large scale field studies in India compared: a)
Agrostim organic based fertilizer as 1%
solutions applied foliar two (2) times to b)
Standard NPK synthetic chemical fertilizers.
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Each study consisted of 500 mature tea plants which are harvested biweekly (26
times/year) After one month the Agrostim treated tea plants yielded an average of 104
kilograms of prime green leaf more per hectare than the Standard fertilizer regime. This
ultimately yields 23 kilograms of finished dried black tea. This calculates to an
approximately 22% increase in black tea yield by AGROSTIM treated plants versus the
Standard regime of synthetic NPK fertilizers.
Large scale Agrostim utilization will be initiated with the April initiation of the primary
growing season for tea after the first rains. Plantation managers estimate greater yield
improvements during this tea growing period.
Increased plant quality and vigor obtained from Agrostim utilization greatly enhances the
yield of rice:
Season:
Rabi – December 1996- April 1997
Rice Type:
Tellahamsa
Design:
3 x foliar spray AGROSTIM at 15 l/ha dosage; Control (60:40) kgs
Urea and Phorate standard regime.
Results:
Parameters
Agrostim
Control
Improvement
________________________________________________________________
Ave Plant Height
110 cm
100 cm
+10%
Ave No. tillers/hill
20
15
+25%
Ave No. panicles/hill
18
9
+50%
Ave No. grains/panicle
127
85
+50%
Ave No. grains/hill
2,286
765
+300%
Ave Test Weight
22.28
17.72
+25%
Ave Yield kg/ha
3,774.18
2,669.58
+40%
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Vietnam – Silk
Plant Yield Increases and Improvement of Silk
White Mulberry - (Dâu Tam)
The Baoloc School of White Mulberry
Baoloc, Lamdong Province
Large scale independent controlled field studies
have been completed in Vietnam to investigate
potential improvement of the yield and overall
“quality” of White Mulberry leaves for consumption
by silkworm caterpillars. Besides the excellent plant
increases in leaf material biomass, the researchers
found that silkworm caterpillars feeding on Agrostim
treated leaves had a significant decrease in
caterpillar mortality (from 18% to 2%), a significant
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shorting of the larval period by 25%, larvae and cocoons larger by an average of 30%,
an increase in silk yield per caterpillar by approximately 30%, and a silk product that was
of higher quality in terms of taking and holding color dyes.
Table 1. Effect of application of Agrostim on White Mulberry one month growth & yields.
Treatments
Leaves/Stem
Plant Height
Plant Diameter
No.
________________________________________________________________
Soil Only @ 20 l/ha
Soil + Foliar @ 20 l/ha
Foliar Only @ 20 l/ha
Control (Normal NPK)
59 cm (+16%)
63 cm (+22%)
54 cm (+7%)
51 cm
5.4 mm (+17%)
6.0 mm (+30%)
5.0 mm (+9%)
4.6 mm
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15 (+25%)
17 (+42%)
13 (+8%)
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