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Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Agrochemicals Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Technique
- Benefits of Use
Pesticide and foliar fertilizers efficacy depend mainly on the hardness and pH value of water. So, IMPROVE® was specially prepared to maintain and increase the performance and efficacy of pesticides and foliar fertilizers by:
- pH stabilization: the use of water with pH>7 can lead to lose the efficacy of certain foliar fertilizers or pesticides by dissolution of its components. In some cases, when the obtained results are not as the expected, we wrongly judged for their inefficacity or the pathogens have developed immunity against those products. The use of IMPROVE® leads to maintain an optimum pH value to increase the efficacy of fertilizers. Furthermore, IMPROVE® contains pH indicator, that goes from white for pH alkaline to pink for pH value between 4.5 and 5.5 (optimum value for the majority of pesticides and foliar fertilizers).
- Surfactant and penetrant: The characteristic of surface-active agent, or ‘’surfactant’’ is to allow more contact between the spray droplet and plant leaf. It does so by reducing the surface tension of the water in the surface solution, which spread more readily on plant leaf surface. IMPROVE® enlarge the area of foliar fertilizer coverage, helping to improve the absorption and penetration of foliar nutrients. IMPROVE® also helps in penetrate the cuticle and deliver the intended nutrient or pesticide dose, without IMPROVE® the spray droplet often runs off or fail to adequately cover leaf plant surface.
- Neutralizing: Hard water contains high levels of calcium carbonate or bi-carbonate, magnesium and other salts that inactive pesticides and fertilizers. The water capacity to conduct electricity (EC) is related with its concentration of dissolved salts. IMPROVE® can neutralize the presence of these salts in the spraying water (hardness).
- Humectant: IMPROVE® have the ability to lowers the point of deliquescence and prolongs the process of solution drying which is especially important to increase the efficacy of foliar sprays in arid and semi-arid regions.
- Retention: Some plants have surface that naturally repels spray droplets. That can be resulted in poor droplet retention and a reduction of intended foliar fertilizer or pesticide dose. IMPROVE® retain more droplets on the leaf surface, so the applied product can do its work adequately.
- System and Time of Application
- First, mix IMPROVE® with the sprayed water to obtain the optimum pH value, after we add the amount of fertilizer of foliar nutrient desired.
- IMPROVE® must be added in small quantities to the spraying water with continuous agitation to obtain the desired pH. If the tank content cannot be visualized, take a sample and add IMPROVE drop by drop in a graduated container, Measure the quantity of IMPROVE®added to get optimum pH and add the same proportion to aspersion tank.
- The quantity of IMPROVE® added depend on the hardness of water. Harder water requires higher amount of IMPROVE. To prevent overdosing, and independently of the amount added, IMPROVE® does not lead to pH values lower than 3.
- Dosage
Water hardness Conductivity (µs/cm) Dose (ml/100 L) Soft < 150 40-50 Medium 200-300 50-60 Medium hard 300-400 100-120 Hard 400-450 180-200 Very hard >500 >220
Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Nitrogen Content | 2.0 | %w/w | — |
| Octal phenol Ethoxylat | 12.5 | %w/w | — |
| Neutralising Agent | 8.0 | %w/w | — |
| Surfactant Agent | 9.0 | %w/w | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Efficacy Trials
Sample Initial pH Conductivity (μS/cm) Quantity of IMPROVE
(μL) to obtain pink colorFinal pH 1 7.82 1704 250 5.12 2 5.93 7.3 <50 3.68 3 8.97 45.4 4200 5.3 4 9.07 38.3 1300 4.78 5 6.09 2440 100 3.72 6 6.13 739 50 3.62 7 9.04 746 900 5.14 Sample 1.
Water with pHi: 7,82 and EC: 1704 μS/cm. 250 μL of IMPROVE® until pHf: 5.12
Sample 3.
Water with pHi: 8,97 and EC: 45,4 µS/cm. 4200 µL of IMPROVE® until pHf: 5.30
Sample 4.
Water with pHi: 9,07 and EC: 38,3 μS/cm. 1300 μL of IMPROVE® until pHf: 4,78
Storage & Handling
- Stability and Storage
IMPROVE® is stable at least 3 years from the manufactured date. Keep in a fresh and ventilated place with temperatures below 50°C. Do not store for long periods under direct sunlight. Keep away from children. De not eat, drink, or smoke while manipulating the product.