Tag: crop development
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Brassinosteroids: Fit and Advantages in Modern Agriculture
Brassinosteroids (BRs) are growth hormones from the steroid family that are found in all plant species. They have a high-growth promoting activity, particularly in pollen and anthers, and take their name from the pollen of canola (Brassica napus), where they were initially discovered. BRs are involved in the control of cell division, elongation and differentiation […]
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Biostimulants: PGRs and PGSs
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) and plant growth stimulators (PGSs) are naturally-occurring or synthetic compounds that, when applied to plants, modify their physiological processes, and growth and development habits. In plant cells, they stimulate specific enzymes or pathways and help regulate metabolism. The term “PGR” is widely used in Western Canada to refer to products that […]
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Molybdenum and Calcium for Soybeans
This article written by John Dietz originally appeared on Molybdenum and Calcium for Soybeans Seed inoculant is on the radar, or should be, for virtually every soybean grower in Manitoba in 2017. Just about as important is a seed treatment, to prevent early disease. Both get lots of advertising and support from agronomists, but there’s […]
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Stress No More
Omex Stress Reliever Technology™ at herbicide time helps your crop recover faster! Environmental STRESS affects crops growth and development on so many levels. It hampers their ability to take up nutrients, grow, set flowers and attain their genetic potential. More importantly it impacts crop maturity, which negatively reduce yield and quality. Whether your crop is […]
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