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Independent trials specialists, NDSM, have carried out trials
on a range of
potato varieties.
In every situation, these trials produced positive yield responses,
most of which have been statistically significant.
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Location
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Variety
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% Increase
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Yield t/ha
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Thirsk
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Shepody
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7%
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1.67 t/ha
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East Butterwick , Lincs
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P Dell
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26%
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1.89 t/ha*
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Headley Hall, Yorks
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27%
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1.37 t/ha*
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Edgmond, Shropshire
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3%
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1.97 t/ha
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East Butterwick
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9%
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1.87 t/ha
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Average
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14%
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1.75 t/ha
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Low yields from un-irrigated trials
in very dry year. |
(See
also nematodes)
The ‘nematistat’ effect of Maxicrop has been examined
in a series of laboratory controlled tests and also in the field.
While the exact mechanism of this has not been identified, it has
been confirmed that by stimulating rooting, Maxicrop helps the crop
recover from nematode damage and that various bio-stimulants within
Maxicrop also have a direct effect on the nematode.
Trials on PCN infected land tested the use of Maxicrop as a soil
drench and formulated as granules at two sites – E Butterwick,
N Lincs and Headley Hall, Yorkshire.
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The
Maxicrop treatments reduced the number of J2s recorded per g
of root. |
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Most
effective Maxicrop treatment was an experimental granule,
which is currently not available |
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Vydate produced
the biggest yield improvement across the two sites of 13%.
The Maxicrop Granule gave an 11% improvement, the drench 9%. |
| Maxicrop is not acting
as a pesticide, leading to death of the nematodes,but simply
inhibiting the pest’s ability to locate and attack potato
roots. The product has a nematistat, not nematicidal effect. |
For a complete Technical Dossier of all our many potato trials,
please use the contact button
on the menu above or contact technical@maxicrop.co.uk
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