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HOUSTON (May 15, 2007) — Stoller USA announces today results of Texas A&M University research confirming that Bio-Forge™, an anti-oxidant with growth-enhancing properties, increases the yield potential of drought-stressed corn.
“Research indicates that plants treated with Bio-Forge have a significantly higher endurance level for drought conditions and an increased survival rate”, said Ron Salzman, StollerUSA bioscience director at Texas A&M.
Bio-Forge increases plants’ tolerance to stressful conditions by reinforcing the same key genes associated with stress resistance that have been identified in the development of drought-tolerant corn seed. While some companies have just begun working to develop drought-resistant corn varieties, StollerUSA’s Bio-Forge has been helping producers protect their crops from drought for more than three years.
Field trials were replicated at the University of Illinois with similar findings. Even after rain within ten days of application, Bio-Forge reversed the effects of drought and increased yield by 8.6 bushels per acre.
In addition to its drought-resistance capabilities, Bio-Forge may also reduce irrigation requirements. By increasing a plant’s ability to use water efficiently, less irrigation water may be needed, according to Jerry Stoller, president of StollerUSA. This summer, when record amounts of corn will be under irrigation, Bio-Forge could reduce input costs.
“Projected corn acres and market prices are at an all-time high due to increased input costs and interest in ethanol production. The success or failure of this year’s crop will affect more producers to a larger extent than ever before,” said Stoller. “You can’t control Mother Nature, but with Bio-Forge you can help control her effects on your crop.”
In agribusiness for more than 30 years, Stoller markets a full line of products to help growers increase crop yield and quality. StollerUSA, headquartered in Houston, is actively researching and developing micronutrients and other products in more than 50 countries. |
