BioNik®
BioNik® plant growth regulator is a 25% formulation of s-abscisic acid (s-ABA) tailored for hybrid seed corn production. S-ABA is one of the five classes of plant growth regulators naturally present in plants, and controls numerous plant growth processes including dormancy, fruit ripening, fruit set, fruit coloring, abscission, germination, and response to stress conditions.
Product families
Applications
- Cereals
- Fodder & Forage
- Oilseeds
Product Families
- Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) & Harvest Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- BioNik
- Functions
- Plant Growth Regulator (PGR)
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Benefits
FLEXIBILITY BENEFITS • Treat seed yourself vs. sending to a supplier • Save time and resources • Adjust rate close to planting as situation dictates • Treat some inbreds early and spread workload • Over-treat seed treatments to maintain current practice • Store product until next season to manage inventory RISK MANAGEMENT BENEFITS • Prevent the need for split planting to offset considerable weather risk • Plant a male inbred mix of untreated and 1x BioNik™ rate to extend germination period and elongate pollen shed window • Protect your female yield potential by optimizing the nicking zone • Make decisions in-season to adjust to weather patterns and planting dates
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Applicable Crop
- Maize (corn)
- HIGHLIGHTS
Physiological seed enhancement technology leverages the power of biorational agents to enhance seed and/or seedling performance, resulting in a consistent benefit to the grower. BioNik™ plant growth regulator is the first release in the Massivo™ family, and is a 25% formulation of s-abscisic acid (s-ABA). S-ABA is one of the five classes of plant growth regulators naturally present in plants, and regulates numerous plant processes including dormancy, maturation, growth, and response to stress conditions. BioNik is a rate-responsive product based on benefits obtained from germination delay. BioNik can be applied at different rates to obtain a desired level of delay once the inbred response is characterized. Valent BioSciences Corporation's (VBC) first registered s-ABA product, ProTone® Plant Growth Regulator, has been extremely successful in promoting the development of fruit color on red table grapes. VBC is continuing to expand its research with s-ABA into several more areas within the horticulture, agronomic, and ornamental crop segments
- Agrochemical Functions
- Plant Growth Regulator (PGR)
- Agrochemicals Features
- Enhanced Crop Yield & Quality
