Biostimulant Field Trials in New York Show Promising Early Results Across Multiple Crops

‍Advancing Yield and Resilience Through Innovation

As the 2024 growing season progresses across New York State, Ag Biotech, Inc. is excited to share early results from field trials evaluating the performance of its biostimulant products, Bio Shot and Bio Seed. These trials are already demonstrating strong potential to enhance crop resilience, health, and yield.

The Science Behind Our Biostimulants

1. Bio Shot – Foliar Biostimulant with PGRs
This flagship product is a concentrated foliar spray containing two natural plant growth regulators (PGRs):

• Triacontanol – A fatty alcohol that stimulates photosynthesis, increasing energy production, growth, and yield.
• Brassinosteroids – Steroid hormones that promote cell elongation, division, and stress tolerance, improving overall plant vigor.

2. Bio Seed – Inoculant Biofertilizer
Bio Seed is a microbial inoculant that introduces beneficial bacteria and fungi into the root zone to enhance nutrient uptake and soil health:

• Fixes nitrogen, making it more available to plants
• Mobilizes phosphorus for efficient root-level absorption
• Releases potassium from the soil matrix
• Improves soil balance with Trichoderma species and boosts root development

Field Trial Highlights

Ongoing trials span a range of New York crops, showing measurable performance boosts:

• Alfalfa – Higher chlorophyll and faster regrowth post-harvest
• Corn – Stronger root systems and better early-season vigor
• Soybeans – Taller plants and increased chlorophyll
• Squash – More fruit set and larger fruit
• Onions – Improved bulb size and uniformity
• Apples – Better fruit quality and improved storability

Example Results:

• Corn: 15% increase in chlorophyll content in treated plots
• Apples: Sap analysis shows higher potassium and calcium levels

Why This Matters for NY Farmers

These early findings confirm the potential of biostimulants to support:

• Higher yields with better crop quality
• Greater stress resilience against environmental factors
• Improved sustainability through reduced synthetic inputs
• Stronger ROI via cost-effective, natural performance enhancers

Stay Tuned

We’ll continue tracking and sharing results throughout the season. If you're a New York grower interested in boosting your operation with Bio Shot or Bio Seed, contact Ag Biotech, Inc. to learn more.