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Adjuvants Plus Inc., of Kingsville Ontario, announces the registration of a unique biological inoculant that strengthens root development for all crops.  ENDOGUARD® BIOSTIM SI, powered by the unique and highly active strain of Clonostachys rosea, is now available for Canadian agriculture.  

The uniqueness of Clonostachys rosea is the ability of this competitive microbial endophyte to establish long lasting, protective colonies outside and inside roots.  EndoGuard® Biostim SI improves the soil health around the roots, increases root hair production, improves germination and emergence, and remains active on the roots for the life of the crop.

The competitive action helps block out other organisms and establishes a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobia, Glomus, and several other beneficial microbes.  The organism exudes large protein molecules that place micronutrients in the reduced state for easy uptake and translocation. 

Micronutrients are a limiting factor as they are captured and inactivated inside the crop plant by organic acid herbicides such as glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D, dicamba, MCPA, etc.  Micronutrient availability assists in reducing or eliminating growth delays associated with herbicide injury. Rapid replacement of micronutrients within the resistant or tolerant crop assists in earlier maturity with higher quality and greater yield.
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An additional benefit of ENDOGUARD® BIOSTIM SI is improved nitrogen fixation by rhizobia in legume crops,  and an increase in root mass density in all crops, allowing the plants to attain more moisture and nutrients during periods of drought. 

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