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An Effective Soil Conditioner for Improved Crop GrowthBorreGRO® HA-1

The Natural Choice for Increased Crop Growth and Yield

GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

BorreGRO® HA-1 is a modified potassium humate derived from the plant active portions of lignite ore. Made by a proprietary formulation process, it is designed to provide superior solubility over the entire useful pH range and can be formulated with both basic and acidic fertilizers. As a product from nature, BorreGRO® HA-1 meets all the requirements of sustainable agriculture and offers farmers a “natural” way to improve plant health and productivity.

AN EFFECTIVE SOIL CONDITIONER FOR IMPROVED CROP GROWTH

BorreGRO® HA-1 functions as a com-plexing agent for soil nutrients and maintains the soil nutrients in forms that are more readily available to the plant. BorreGRO® HA-1 is also believed to be a source of metabolizable energy for the soil microbes present in the root zone. In addition, BorreGRO® HA-1 will provide a source of added organic carbon, sulfur and potassium, which are necessary requirements for healthy crops, turf and ornamentals.

An Effective Soil Conditioner for Improved Crop GrowthBorreGRO® HA-1

SUPERIOR SOLUBILITY AND MIXING PROPERTIES

As both an alkaline and acid soluble potassium humate, BorreGRO® HA-1 is truly unique. Unlike other humates, BorreGRO® HA-1 completely dissolves and will not precipitate when added directly to most fertilizer, nutrient and tank mix formulations. In comparison to conventional humate products which can cause nozzle plugging problems, BorreGRO® HA-1 can be easily applied through fertigation, drip or spray irrigation systems. The product’s unique solubility properties prevent the build up of insoluble humic sludges that normally clog lines under low flow. As a formulation component and in tank mixes, BorreGRO® HA-1 powder readily dissolves without leaving insoluble clumps.

LOW SOLUTION VISCOSITY BorreGRO® HA-1 is produced using a proprietary extraction and modification process. This process yields a high humic acid content product with a low solution viscosity. BorreGRO® HA-1 can be blended and pumped easily, and it will not gel on storage like some conventional humate products.

HIGH ION EXCHANGE CAPACITY BorreGRO® HA-1 has excellent stability under various soil pH conditions. It is highly effective for complexing metals and for preparing various micronutrient solutions (7% Zn, 7% Mn, 5% Cu, 5% Fe and 4% Mg).

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GOOD FOR THE CROP.

IMPROVED NUTRIENT UPTAKE Good nutrient management, especially of phosphorus, has been shown to be an extremely important factor in crop production. Tests conducted in locations across the USA over several years have shown that BorreGRO® HA-1 can complex nutrients, making them more available for uptake by the growing plant. In 2004 and 2005 trials run on potatoes and sweet melons, the levels of phosphorus and other nutrients measured in the petioles of the plants were higher for those plants treated with fertilizer and BorreGRO® HA-1 than for those treated with fertilizer alone.

Phos

phor

us (

%)

0.40

0.35

0.30

0.25

0.20

0.15

0.10

0.05

Potato Petiole Analysis - Phosphorus (Percent throughout the Growing Season) Magic Valley, Idaho 2004 – Russet Burbanks

Fertilizer Alone

HA-1 + Fertilizer

06/25/04

07/01/04

07/07/04

07/13/04

07/19/04

07/25/04

07/31/04

08/06/04

Improved Nutrient Uptake of Sweet Melons Kettleman City, California 2005 BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer

Nutrient N (%) S (%) P (%) K (%)

Mg (%) Ca (%) Na (%)

Fe (ppm) Al (ppm)

Mn (ppm) B (ppm)

Cu (ppm) ZN (ppm)

Fertilizer Alone 3.02 0.61 0.23 3.61 0.98 4.18 2.79 61

216 51 45 6

10

WHAT DOES BORREGRO® HA-1 DO?

Benefits • Improves Soil Structure • Increases Nutrient Exchange and Retention • Stimulates Microbial Growth • Improves Nutrient Absorption • Stabilizes pH • Increases Stress Tolerance • Increases Root Development • Improves Seed Germination

BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer 2.97 0.64 0.30 3.32 0.98 4.15 2.40 107 224 67 44 13 18

GOOD FOR YOU.

INCREASED PRODUCE SIZE & QUANTITY Trials conducted in Idaho, California and Florida on potatoes, sweet melons and tomatoes demonstrated that the addition of BorreGRO® HA-1 to standard fertility programs can provide significant increases in both yield and produce size. As illustrated in the figures below, the addition of BorreGRO® HA-1 to a standard fertility program leads to a larger percentage of the crop being either of higher quality or larger size, and therefore having fewer culls or smaller fruit.

Percent Increase in Tomato Yields by Grade Bradenton, Florida 2005 (No.1 is the most desirable grade.) BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer

Yield and Grade of Potatoes Magic Valley, Idaho 2005 BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer

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#2’s

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#2’s

#3’s +

culls

Total Yield & Yield by Grade of Sweet Melons Kettleman City, California 2005 (No.5 is the most desirable grade.)

BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer vs. Fertilizer Alone

BorreGRO® HA-1

TreatmentYield (Tonnes/Hectare)

No.5 No.6 TotalBorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer

Fertilizer Only4.37 3.36

4.61 4.83

8.98 8.19

BORREGRO® HA-1 IN THE ROOT ZONE

In the rhizosphere, or root zone of plants, complex interactions are constantly occurring between plant roots and soil microbes. Microbes oxidize the available organic carbon present in the soil and utilize it as an energy source. In turn they convert and transfer nutrients in the soil back to the plants, thereby creating an environment more conducive to strong root growth.

HA-1 + Fertilizer Fertilizer Only

Corn (4)*

‘02-’05

Wheat

’05

Tomatoes

’05

Potatoes (6)*

‘02-’05

Sugarbeet

‘04

Sugarcane

‘02

Soybeans

‘02

Sorghum

’05

Melons

’05

INCREASED YIELDS In seventeen trials conducted over a three year period in Texas, Florida, California and Idaho, the addition of BorreGRO® HA-1 to standard fertility programs resulted in an average increase in total crop yield of more than 10%. Research for all crops showed consistent crop yield increases when BorreGRO® HA-1 was applied along with a standard fertilizer program. Therefore, the effect of BorreGRO® HA-1 is not limited to a specific crop, growing region, time period or soil type.

INCREASED PROFITS Adding BorreGRO® HA-1 to a standard fertility program increased profits to the grower by as much as $741.30 per hectare, as indicated in the chart below.

Increased Yields by Crop Type Research conducted by the USDA in Edinburg, Texas. Private researchers used for trials in Florida, California, and Idaho. BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer

Gross Profit Per Hectare BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer

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* Parenthesis are numbers of trials averaged.

Crop Corn (4)* Melons

Sorghum Soybeans Sugarcane Sugarbeet

Potatoes (6)* Tomatoes

Wheat

WHAT DOES BORREGRO® HA-1 DO?

When used as part of an overall fertility program, BorreGRO® HA-1 can increase: • Nutrient Uptake • Produce Size and Quality • Yields • Profits

Year 2002-5 2005 2004 2002 2002 2004

2002-5 2005 2005

$ Increase/Hectare $89.25

$659.77 $25.33

$231.29 $174.63 $126.17 $670.15 $830.27 $20.16

Financial Gain from using BorreGRO® HA-1

Citrus

Bananas

Vineyard Grapes

Corn

Olives

Tomatoes

Potatoes

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

Ornamentals

Deciduous Fruit &

Nut Trees

BorreGRO® HA-1

USE GUIDELINES

Drip Irrigation Use an addition rate of 3 kilograms of powder or 8 liters of liquid per hectare in weekly treatments. Soil Application Use 3 kilograms of powder or 8 liters of liquid per hectare in weekly treatments. Foliar Application Use 0.5 kilogram of powder or 1.5 liters of liquid per hectare in weekly treatments. BorreGRO® HA-1 is a soil amend-ment, and not a fertilizer. As such, it should always be used as part of a standard fertility program. Always read and follow label instructions when using BorreGRO® HA-1. A simple jar test prior to application is recommended to confirm com-patibility. The Basics BorreGRO® HA-1 is available as a soluble powder or concentrated (20%) liquid. Product labels are available upon request from your LignoTech AGRO technical sales representative.

*Measured with a Chlorophyll meter.

1Always dilute or dissolve BorreGRO® HA-1 in water prior to adding to application solution.

GREENER TURF WITH BORREGRO® HA-1 BorreGRO® HA-1 has been shown to enhance shoot and root growth in turf. Bentgrass turf treated with BorreGRO® HA-1 and fertilizer had significantly higher levels of the elements Fe and Zn than when grown with fertilizer only. This resulted in turf with more chlorophyll. Another trial on Bermuda grass showed good top growth with excellent root growth when treated with BorreGRO® HA-1 and fertilizer.

BORREGRO® HA-1 APPLICATION RATES

Fe, Zn, and Chlorophyll Readings from Bentgrass Treated with BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer

Root Length of Turf Grown with BorreGRO® HA-1 + Fertilizer

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Fertilizer Only

Fe (ppm) Zn (ppm)

Chorophyll*

178 42 216

159 35 198

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Fertilizer Fertilizer

Only

Crop/ Plants

Powder Application

(per hectare per treatment)

Liquid Application

(per hectare per treatment)

At Planting

Irrigation Water Foliar

Treatment(s) Per Year1

1-2 kg

1-2 kg

2 kg

1-2 kg

1-3 kg

1-2 kg

1-3 kg

1-3 kg

3 kg

1-2 kg

2-6 liters

2-6 liters

6 liters

2-6 liters

2-8 liters

2-8 liters

2-8 liters

8 liters

2-6 liters

1 banded, sidedressed or

injected in furrow

1 banded, sidedressed or

injected in furrow

1 with transplant water

1 banded, sidedressed or

injected in furrow

1 with transplant water

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

5 treatments at equal intervals over

growing season

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

2 treatments at equal intervals over

growing season

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

1 at flower set & 1 two weeks prior to harvest

1 at flower set

Garden Vegetables & Strawberries

5 treatments at equal intervals over

growing season

LIGNOTECH AGRO

Borregaard is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of lignin-based products. LignoTech AGRO products are environmentally friendly and utilize a natural and renewable source of raw material. We offer a specialty line of products to the Plant Nutrition Market, including irrigation line additives, soil conditioners, micronutrients and chelating agents. Our extensive network of production plants and sales offices will ensure optimal service and product availability to our customers worldwide.

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