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Mycofriend® is a complex mycorrhizal preparation for plant nutrition and improving soil health. It facilitates the colonization of the root zone and rhizosphere with mycorrhizal fungi and saprophytes, rhizospheric bacteria, increases resistance to stressful situations and intensifies metabolism.

Functions: Inoculant, Soil Conditioner

Labeling Claims: Organic

Application Technique: Chemigation, Sprayers

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Identification & Functionality

Agrochemical Functions
Technologies
Composition
  • Mycorrhizal fungi: Glomus VS, Trichoderma Harzianum.
  • Microorganisms supporting formation of mycorrhiza and plant rhizosphere: Streptomyces sp., Pseudomonas Fluorescens.
  • Phosphate-mobilizing bacteria: Badllius Megaterium var. phosphaticum, Bacillus Subtilis, Bacillus Muciloginosus, Enterobacter sp, total number of viable cells (1.0-1.5) x108 CFU/ml.
  • Bacteria biologically active metabolites: phytohormones, vitamins, amino acids.

The composition of Mycofriend includes the vital microorganisms:

  • A complex of mycorrhiza-forming fungi — Glomus and Trichoderma harzianum.
  • Microorganisms supporting the formation of mycorrhiza and plant rhizosphere: Streptomyces sp., Pseudomonas Fluorescens.
  • Phosphate-mobilizing bacteria: Bacillius Megaterium var. phosphaticum, Bacillus Subtilis, Bacillus Muciloginosus, Enterobacter sp, the total number of viable cells (1.0-1.5) x108 CFU/ml.
  • Bacteria biologically active metabolites: phytohormones, vitamins, amino acids.

In the composition of the preparation fungi of the genus Glomus provide the formation of highly effective endomycorrhiza, fungi of the genus Trichoderma can form ectomycorrhiza, and the bacterial component promotes the development of the root system, in particular, stimulates the formation of mycorrhiza

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Application Effect
  • Active colonization of root and rhizosphere by mycorrhizal fungi and saprophytic rhizosphere bacteria.
  • Increase in the area of absorption by the root system of plants due to formation and development of mycorrhiza.
  • Provision of plants with vitamins, phytohormones, amino acids.
  • Provision of plants with balanced mineral nutrition (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, etc).
  • Improvement of seed germination, survival of seedlings and saplings.
Product Highlights
  • Root colonization by mycorrhizal fungi
  • Provision of balanced mineral nutrition
  • Increase in the area of absorption of the root system
Advantages

Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between plant roots and fungi. Their major role is to enhance nutrient and water uptake by the host plant by exploiting a larger volume of soil than roots alone can do.

Competetive advantages:

  • Root colonization by mycorrhizal fungi
  • Increase in the area of absorption of the root system
  • Provision of balanced mineral nutrition
  • Water retention
The effect of Each Microorganism
  • Fungi of the genus Glomus -Provide assimilation of nutrients (mainly phosphorus and nitrogen-containing) from the soil, contribute to the survival of plants under adverse environmental conditions. In turn, plants supply carbohydrates and lipids to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
  • Trichoderma harzianum -Fungi that actively colonize soil and contribute to the rapid decomposition of plant residues, and also produce biologically active substances.
  • Bacillus subtilis -Bacteria that can fix molecular nitrogen; mobilize phosphorus, produce enzymes for the degradation of complex organic compounds of the soil and their transformation into forms accessible to plants (humus, etc.).
  • Enterobacter -Bacteria that can bind atmospheric nitrogen, improve plant phosphorus, produce phytohormones, biopolymers.
  • Bacillus megaterium var. phosphaticum -Produce various biologically active substances that stimulate the growth and development of plants.
  • Bacillus mucilaginosus -Absorb nitrogen from the atmosphere, and phosphorus and silicon - from the corresponding minerals. They are able to partially solubilize difficultly soluble potassium and phosphorus from minerals containing these elements, which allows the use of this microorganism as a bacterial fertilizer. Pseudomonas fluorescens get into the soil, inhabit the root system, release siderophores and growth-stimulating substances. The amount of useful microbiota grows.

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Intended Purpose and Application
  • Treatment of seeds of cereals, legumes, technical crops and vegetables.
  • Row fertilization, fertigation.
  • Treatment of seedlings.

Pre-sowing seed treatment is carried out by spraying with the working solution of MYCOFRIEND or soaking seeds in it for 1-2 hours on the day of sowing. The treated seeds are sown immediately or dried in the shade to a loose state. Treatment of seedlings and saplings is carried out by a short-term immersion of the root system in the working solution of the biological preparation. Row fertilization is carried out with the working solution of the biopreparation during sowing.

Recommended Application Rates in Integrated and Organic farming
Crop

Seed treatment, l/t

Row fertilization, fertigation, l/ha

Seedling treatment, l/1000 pcs

MYCOFRIEND, l/t Working solution, l/t MYCOFRIEND, l/ha Working solution, l/ha MYCOFRIEND, l/1000 pcs

Working solution, l/1000 pcs

Number of treatments

1 1 - 2 1
Cereals 1.0-1.5 10-15 0.2-0.5 20-50
Corn 3.0-5.0 5-10
Technical 4.0-6.0 10-20
Legumes 1.0-1.5 15-20
Vegetables 20-30 ml/kg 0.7-1.0 l/kg 0.5-1.0 Water application rate 0.2-0.5 20-50
Horticultural 1.0-2.0
Berries
  • When used in tank mixture, MYCOFRIEND is added last.
  • Shake the preparation before use!
  • The working solution of the biopreparation is prepared on the day of treatment; if necessary, it can be stored in a cool dark place for no more than 4 hours. Immediately before use, stir it until smooth.

General Recommendations
  • The preparation can be used:
    • 1.5 - 5 l/t for pre-sowing seed treatment
    • 1.5 - 5 kg/t for seed treatment in a seeder
    • 0.2-0.5 l/ha application in a row at th time of sowing.
  • The use of Mycofriend at a rate of 1.5 l/t steadily increases the yield of winter wheat, sunflower and corn, regardless of the fertilizer system.
  • The use of Mycofriend at a rate of 1.5 l/t can be combined with innoculants for legumes, which increases the yield of legumes
  • For corn and sunflower, the use of Mycofriend in furrow application with a rate of 0.2-0.3 l/ha, provides a stable increase in yield. Can be combined with other biological preparations and LCF.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Certification
  • Listed in the Input list for organicfarming in Germany.
  • The product is confirmed by Organic Standard Certification (approved for the use in organic agriculture according to the IACB Equivalent Union Organic Production&Processing Standard for Third Countries to the Regulations EU №834/2007 and №889/2008

Packaging & Availability

Packing

1 , 5 and 10 L.

Availability

MYCOFRIEND is available in liquid and peat forms.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months (4°C - 10°C), 6 months (10°C - 15°C)
Storage Conditions

Store in a sealed package, in a dark place.