MACADAMIAS

NURSERY TRIAL

TRIAL RESULTS WITH AGRI-FLOWER COMPLEX

THE EFFECT OF AGRI-FLOWER COMPLEX AS A FLOWER SPRAY ON MACADAMIA TREES

BACKGROUND

It is a known fact that Macadamia trees tend to flower profusely but very few of the flowers set nuts especially when any adverse climatic conditions such as warm dry winds accompanied by high temperatures occur during flowering and nut set. During this period immobile nutrients and transient deficiencies are common during peak biological demand of bud break and flowering on many crops. Nutrients such as calcium, zinc, copper, and boron are critical nutrients for optimal pollen development and growth.

• Calcium has an essential role in pollen germination and pollen tube growth.

• Zinc is a co-factor in over 300 enzymes and proteins and has early and specific effects on cell division, nucleic metabolism, and protein synthesis.

• Pollen and ovaries are very sensitive to copper deficiencies.

• Boron is critical for pollen development and germination.

AGRI-FLOWER COMPLEX formulation was based on the above-mentioned criteria.

AGRI-FLOWER COMPLEX combines earthworm exudate, organic acids (fulvic and humic) with nitrogen, calcium, carbon, zinc, copper, boron, and other micronutrients synergistically  which targets flower buds and early reproductive development during peak demand.

Nitrogen was included because its in high demand during early flowering and fruit sets. Nitrogen may also have a beneficial effect on flower physiology and a synergistic effect on nutrient uptake/mobility.

The earthworm exudate adds further value and contains natural plant hormones and enzymes such as auxins, cytokines, and chitinase which help to promote healthy cell division and protect leaves/flowers from pathogen invasion.

Fulvic acid is also added because it is a natural chelator that also complexes the nutrients while increasing the permeability of the plant membranes enhancing cell energy to ensure quick and effective penetration.