Rice test results
Since 2005, 28 seperate trials have been done in several countries around the world for the efficacy on several soil types and climate differences using different concentrations of our foliar spray (1,2 and 4 ml/L) and the frequency of sprays.
The results show healthier plants, more tillers, lower infection rate and increases in grain yield between 10% – 50%.
Within table 1 are the results for all trials with 4 sprays with a concentration of 4 ml/L. Our results have also shown that the foliar sprays induce a significant reduction of pesticides (from 35% – 100%) without losing any efficacy.
| Country | Year | Research | Type | % Increase in grain yield | % Reduction in pesticides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2005 | FDT | aerobic | + 9.5% | – 35% |
| India | 2007-2008 | UARS | wetland | + 32% | – 50% |
| India | 2008-2009 | UARS | wetland | + 35% | – 50% |
| India | 2009-2010 | UARS | aerobic | + 43% | – 50% |
| India | 2011 | UARS | wetland | + 32% | – 50% |
Table 1
Results of trials on rice since 2005.
(FDT = farmer demonstration trial; UARS = University Agricultural Research Station).
Article
N. B. Prakash, N. Chandrashekar, C. Mahendra, S. U. Patil, G. N. Thippeshappa & H. M. Laane (2011): Effect of foliar spray of soluble silicic acid on growth and yield parameters of wetland rice in hilly and coastal zone soils of Karnataka, south India. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 34:12, 1883-1893