NEWS Archive
17th April 2003

Maxicrop maintains productive photosynthetic activity and strong leaf growth during periods
of stress.

Research has confirmed that betaines in seaweed extracts encourage the formation of increased numbers of chloroplasts in leaves and other green organs. This raises the photosynthetic efficiency of plants improving plant growth.

It results in plants that are greener, healthier, and faster growing and which can also make maximum use of any sunlight.

This is a real bonus in early sown horticultural crops, during periods when sunlight levels are low or in boosting the growth of early season leaves on trees.

Prof Geoff Dixon suggests that this effect may feed back via increased carbohydrate production to stimulate the growth and robustness of roots.

Click here to find out more about our chlorophyll research.