2nd International AMALGEROL Conference 2010
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AMALGEROL‘s great assets
Mag. Georg Hechenbichler, Hechenbichler GmbH, Austria
AMALGEROL benefits farmers in all climate zones and with various application techniques. It is compatible with most agro-chemicals, especially Cheminova products, and works in major crops. The product holds a unique position with soil and plant effects, being convenient to use and meeting ecological requirements.
AMALGEROL strategy in Spain
Pedro Jesus Espinosa, FMC Agricultural Solution SAU, Spain
AMALGEROL's strategy in Spain focuses on field trials exploring its use as a soil activator, bio-stimulant, and mycorrhiza promoter, with opportunities identified for the next year. The Spanish crop market reveals significant opportunities in citrus, vegetables, and fruit trees due to traditional use of "various" products and crop profitability allowing for an AMALGEROL strategy. Arable crops present challenges due to lower profitability and farmers' limited use of "various" product groups, as well as low yields related to the dry climate.
AMALGEROL trials
Ole-Martin Westrum, Mineral-Expressen Ltd., Norway
Trials in Norway in 2009 showed an evident difference in oats with AMALGEROL application, resulting in a longer and healthier crop life, and better use of nutrition. A trial with AMALGEROL and PK-Fit on potatoes in 2010 led to a 5-ton per hectare yield increase, 30% fewer small potatoes, and improved potato quality.
AMALGEROL in Nordic Baltic
Michael Rose, Cheminova, Nordic Baltic
Trials in Lithuania involved applying AMALGEROL at 3.0 l/ha at various stages of maize cultivation to control Drechslera spp and Fusarium, aiming to reduce issues with Fusarium when used for pigs. Grain maize yield was measured, and the attack of Drechslera spp and Fusarium on cobs was assessed in October 2010. An ecological trial with spring barley also showed varying results with different application timings and amounts of AMALGEROL against leaf beetle and Puccinia Hordei.
AMALGEROL trials in Serbia
Aleksandar Bata, Cheminova DOO, Serbia
Trials in Serbia in 2010 demonstrated positive results with AMALGEROL PREMIUM in various crops. Significant yield increases were observed in sugar beet, sunflower, tobacco, pepper, tomato, watermelon, apricot, and apple, along with an increase in digestion in sugar beet. The treatment dosages and application timings varied depending on the crop, resulting in notable income increases per hectare.
AMALGEROL & Crop safety in mixtures with Pesticides & Fertilizers
Ferenc Kormanyos, Ambra Bio Kft., Hungary
AMALGEROL has been used in Hungary for 16 years, generating approximately 3 million Euros per year. Trials in Hungary demonstrated that combining RIZA 250 EW and AMALGEROL PREMIUM helped with plant conditioning and decreased frost damage. Radistart products, including Radistart Turbo which contains AMALGEROL PREMIUM, showed positive yield increases in various crops and improved soil activity in trials.
AMALGEROL first Impressions
Sophocles Mylonas, ELANCO HELLAS S.A.C.I., Greece
In Greece, AMALGEROL PREMIUM was introduced in 2009 with initial free samples and commercial applications in greenhouses, showing positive results like more vigorous plants and earlier harvests. Elanco Hellas is developing AMALGEROL PREMIUM, focusing first on potatoes, vegetables, and sunflower, then expanding to orchards and vines, highlighting its unique effects on soil and plant health. Trials across various crops, including potatoes, carrots, and apples, demonstrated increased yields, improved quality, and more uniform growth, leading to a projected sales target of 20,000 liters for 2011.
AMALGEROL trials in Croatia
Davor Batas, Cheminova, Croatia
Trials in Croatia focused on the effects of AMALGEROL PREMIUM on potatoes, apples, and vines. Potato trials demonstrated increased yields and improved starch and dry matter content when using AMALGEROL, particularly in combination with Hi-Phos. Apple trials showed that AMALGEROL and AMALGEROL with Hi-Phos reduced fallen fruits and significantly decreased bitter pit during storage, while vine trials resulted in higher sugar content and reduced Botrytis cinerea infection.
AMALGEROL results from Romania
Paul Moga-Paler, Hechenbichler GmbH, Austria
Results from Romania show that AMALGEROL application on tomatoes after a frost event led to the development of two levels of inflorescences within 20 days. In mushroom cultivation, AMALGEROL increased soil temperature by 1 degree Celsius, resulting in a 15% yield increase per square meter per cycle and a 5-6 day earlier harvest with smoother mushroom surfaces. Potato trials demonstrated that two applications of AMALGEROL at both 3 l/ha and 5 l/ha resulted in yield increases of 11% and 9%, respectively, compared to the control group.
Improvement of the Grape Technological Characteristics by Applying the Plant Biostimulator AMALGEROL
Ivan Rangelov, Hechenbichler Representation Office in Republic of Bulgaria, Romania & Moldova
Application of AMALGEROL PREMIUM to vines led to improved grape technological characteristics, with an average increase of 12-15% compared to untreated vines. Specifically, must sugar content, total phenols, and monomeric anthocyanins were increased in Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mavrud varieties. The treatment also influenced wine characteristics such as alcohol content, total acids, dry extract, and color intensity, ultimately affecting the overall harmony and quality of the wine.
AMALGEROL in Bulgaria
Valentin Petrov, Cheminova, Bulgaria
AMALGEROL application in wheat fields in southern Bulgaria showed visible differences in crop development and health compared to untreated areas. Trials demonstrated that AMALGEROL significantly increased wheat yields, gluten content, and hectoliter mass. Sunflower trials also indicated substantial yield increases and improved oil content with AMALGEROL treatment, especially when combined with other herbicides and micronutrients.
AMALGEROL - Life in the Soil
Ing. Tomas Beranek, Amalgerol CZ s.r.o., Czech Republic
Sales development from 2007 to 2010 shows growth in liquid fertilizers and AMALGEROL sales. Soil composition and the importance of edaphon are discussed, along with how AMALGEROL functions to stimulate soil activity, improve nutrient uptake, and enhance plant growth.
