Quantum biological formulations enhance soil life, nutrient uptake, and plant
performance across a range of vegetable crops in New Zealand.
Cotton Farm — Buttonwillow, California
The goals of the project were well defined:
Improve plant production volume including fiber, seed, and total weight
Increase production quality as determined by quality of fiber and seed
Improve plant health as determined by fiber and seed
Reduce nitrogen fertiliser use vs. standard recommended protocol
Like most agricultural operations, this cotton farmer is continually looking for cost effective solutions to optimising yields in all types of weather and disease pressure conditions. Based on results Quantum had demonstrated and achieved on other crops, the Bottonwillow farm was anxious to determine potential benefits on cotton production.
All plots with added Quantum Growth increased the cotton yield per acre.
International Forest Company, Moultrie, GA
Ecological Laboratories, Inc. provided a treatment plan for a test plot of one acre for approximately 900,000 container seedlings. Initial application of 1 gallon Quantum-Light and 1 gallon Quantum-VSC was through overhead irrigation just after seeds were put in flats. A second application of the same dosage was applied through the overhead irrigation system two weeks later. Control seedlings were grown with only the grower’s best practices.
IFCO wanted to test the benefits of using biological growth additives on Long Leaf Yellow Pine Seed.
After 30 days, needle vigor and root mass increase was pronounced.
The treated tree plug showed a denser root mass and a more evenly spread root system throughout the plug. This shows the microorganisms’ ability to distribute water evenly in the soil, improving moisture absorption and retention. This is especially important as these trees grow in the forest with only natural rainfall or moisture. Use of Quantum Growth increases food and energy availability to the plant, supporting increased root growth and fruit production. This results in a healthier, heartier plant with decreased dependency on supplemental irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides.
Seedlings treated with Quantum Growth are on the right in each picture. The visual evidence would indicate root mass increase on noculated trees is greater than 25%.
Above are samples from the trees of both the control and the Quantum Growth treated plots. Notice the evenly spread root mass on the treated plugs, while the roots on the control plugs are located near the bottom.
The pictures above show the seedlings at outplanting in 2009. The Quantum Growth treated seedlings were generally larger and healthier compared to the controls. Many of the pines in the control group did not survive. You can see the amount of growth in comparison to the man standing in the field
These pictures show the same group of pines in 2012. As you can see none of the control group has survived. The treated pine trees received no additional inputs. Quantum microbes stay with the trees and grow in proportion with root exudates from the tree.
Demonstrate the beneficial effects of Quantum-Peanod and Quantum Peanod IF on peanut plants.
Sunbelt Expo Research Farm, Moultrie, GA
Use of Quantum Growth had a significant impact on the peanut plants. The plants showed an increase in yield of 45%, resulting in an increase in profit of 69%.
The trial had 2 different 20 ft² test plots. The control plot used only the grower’s best practices. The treated plot used Quantum-Peanod IF (in furrow) at planting. Every two weeks after planting, the treated plot received foliar applications of Quantum-Peanod.
One hectare of pineapple plants were treated with Quantum-Light. There were 70,000 plants/Ha. The Quantum- Light was applied at a rate of 1 gal/Ha in 2,500 L of water. The first application was at transplant. The second application was 22 days after transplant. The final application was at flowering.
The size of the peanuts in the treated sample is greater in size then the control sample. Also note not only the greater root mass but also denser nodulation on the treated sample.
The treated peanut plant is visibly larger in size compared to the control plant.
1 gram = 0.00220462262
lbs.
1 acre = 43,560 ft²
1 acre = 2,178 (20 ft²) test plots
1 gram = 0.00220462262
lbs.
1 acre = 43,560 ft²
1 acre = 2,178 (20 ft²) test plots
1050.001 grams per 20 ft² test plot
2,286,902.178 grams per acre
5,042 pounds per acre
This shows the visible difference in nodule density between the control and treated samples.
