TIROS ST

TIROS Seed Treatment

Maximise your biological nutrient availability

£65/ha

Return on investment

90%

Chance of a return on investment

Average yield increase
(30 trials)

Seed treatment TIROS is comprised of a unique combination of endophytes which enable all crops to fix nitrogen, sequester phosphorous, potassium and zinc, and better withstand drought stress.

The first true endophytes to be commercialised in the world, TIROS also improves plant germination, increases growth of root and shoot biomass, and creates more robust crops which can handle stress.

The seed treatment’s proven abilities mean that crops require less artificial fertiliser, which is good news for the environment as well as a farmer’s bottom line.

Benefits

Improved germination
Increased root mass
Increased shoot mass
Maximising establishment
Enhanced nutrient uptake throughout the season to maximise crop growth
Reduce abiotic stress
Optimise green leaf area
Maximise yield – average yield response 0.55 t/ha over equivalent farm standard
Excellent ROI 8:1 with wheat valued at £125/tonne

Product profile

Bacterial endophyte curtobacterium sp WW7 pseudomonas koreensis WW6, in nitrogen limited carbon containing bacterial growth media
Liquid seed treatment
10 litres equivalent to 10 tonnes (1 litre per tonne application rate)
Active ingredient: > 10⁸ CFU/g curtobacterium sp WW7 and pseudomonas koreensis WW6 (CFU: colony forming unit. Unit of measure for living microorganisms able to multiply).
Safety: fully genome mapped guarantees no mammalian toxicity.
Storage: original material is freeze dried giving it a minimum 24 months shelf life.

Plants have had associations with micro-organisms since they first appeared on earth. This biological biome confers many properties to the plant – enhanced nutrient availability, growth promotion, abiotic and biotic stress support, in plant detoxification and siderophore production.

The endophytes from the University of Washington have been specially selected to fix atmospheric nitrogen and sequester other nutrients from the soil. They live within the whole plant from root to shoots.

How to use

Crop	Dose	Application Timing	Comments
Cereals Oil Seed Rape Maize Pulses Cover Crops	1.0 L / Tonne	Applied to the seed	Apply with a Unium “prebiotic” seed support product in sufficient water to give good coverage

For other crops please contact Unium Bioscience for application details.
Other crops tested include : soya, sugar beet, broccoli, kale, tomatoes, beetroot, peppers, lettuce, courgette, soft fruit, fruit trees, forestry, hardy nursery stock, turf.

TIROS ST has been tested alongside the major agrochemical seed treatments with no loss of active ingredient or effectiveness.

Do not apply with non-approved biostimulant seed treatments.