Extensive research is ongoing in order to add to the better understanding of nutrient requirements of the different cycad species.
Greenhouse Trial & Research Centre. www.greenhousetrials.co.za Dr. J.A. Janse van Vuuren (PhD.) | Prof. A.S. Claassens (DSc.). Research report, October 2013.
GREENHOUSE TRIAL PERFORMED TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CYCAD BOOST, ROOTSTIM AND GROWSTIM ON THE GROWTH OF MAIZE AND
Maize: From the biomass yield results it was clear that Cycad Boost alone had a substantial positive effect on the growth of maize and in combination with the Rootstim treatment resulted in the highest (statistically significantly higher) yield. The root yield results showed that Cycad Boost alone resulted in the highest root yield.
Grow Stim for the stimulation of growth in
Chrysanthemums: From biomass yield results it was clear that Cycad Boost alone had a substantial positive effect on the growth of chrysanthemums. Cycad Boost in combination with both Rootstim and Growstim resulted in the highest above ground yields.
The Rootstim treatment alone resulted in the highest wet root mass and in combination with Cycad Boost resulted in the highest dry root mass. Cycad Boost and Growstim in combination were also effective in stimulating root growth.
ROOTSTIM, GROWSTIM
Organic Acids– Source of energy ATP
Fructose - Energy source
Macro-Nutrients – Enzymes & co-enzymes
Growth Regulators - Auxins & Cytokinins
Fulvic Acid - Carrier of nutrients
ROOTSTIM, GROWSTIM & BOOST 1 & 2
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SUMMARY:
With transplanting of plants (cycads; trees etc. ) or removal of suckers from cycads, the normal energy pathways in the cells of such plants are altered or caused to shut down.
By supplying
By stimulating a plant with a more normal metabolism to grow (Cytokinins & Auxins) and also supplying it with Macro- and
Growstim used in combination with Boost 1 & 2