Twoxo XL is a unique award-winning signalling molecule designed to increase nitrogen assimilation in plants and up-regulate photosynthesis
The technology has many possibilities. It can increase crop establishment, growth and development, leading to increased yield and quality depending upon application, timing and dose.
It is proven 2-oxo is superior to L-PGA, but the combination outperforms either separately.
What does it do?
The 2-oxoglutaramate (2-OXO) technology stimulates the plant to increase both CO2 uptake as well as nitrogen. This creates a similar crop effect to that of elevated atmospheric CO2 levels, increasing biomass and yield.
The complex with L-PGA is very synergistic, as both are critical for N assimilation and nitrogen use efficiency.
Features
Improved root and shoot mass
Increases fertiliser uptake
Increases nitrogen assimilation
Increases photosynthesis= increased CO2 fixation
Benefits
Increases growth – tillers
Increases leaf protein
Improved nutrient use efficiency
Increases seeds/ear
Increases soil microbial biomass
Enhances yield / quality
How does it do it?
The unique combination of 2-oxo, L-PGA and y-PGA work synergistically to enhance nutrient use efficiency, increasing the assimilation of nitrogen co-ordinated with CO2 fixation from photosynthesis. It is proven that 2-oxo is superior to L-PGA, but the combination outperforms either separately.
Sources of nitrogen
Application
Crop | Timing | Dose |
|---|---|---|
Cereals | GS 30 – 32 (trials optimum GS31) * | 1.0l/ha |
OSR | G bud – mid flowering (trials optimum) * | 1.0l/ha |
Potatoes | Onset and mid bulking* | 1.0l/ha x2 |
*Can be applied alone or with liquid N fertiliser
Results
Effect of 2-oxo on winter wheat
Performance in the field
Effect on components of yield
Treatment | Yield t/ha | Ears m2 | Weight of ear | Grains/ear | TGW | Kg/HI | Hagberg | Protein | Screenings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Untreated | 8.38 | 124.6 | 1.89 | 57.6 | 57.6 | 73.6 | 193 | 12.81 | 0.73 |
Twoxo | 8.69 | 141.8 | 2.08 | 35.98 | 57.8 | 76 | 199 | 14.08 | 0.77 |