It wasn’t long ago when biologicals were considered to be ‘snake oil.’ Unreliable, unstable, underwhelming. But with consumer and industry demand on the rise for the use of more biologicals, companies are investing more time and resources into the stability and reliability of biological crop protectants. Vive Crop Protection has found that by combining biologicals and standard chemistries with the Allosperse Delivery System, the active ingredients work together for a better performing and more reliable product.

The Release of AZterknot

In the Summer of 2021, Vive released AZterknot – the world’s first 3-in-1 biological + chemical + Allosperse fungicide. The proven chemistry of azoxystrobin provides excellent disease control and the biological, Reynoutria sachalinensis extract, induces a response within the plant to make itself more resilient and more resistant to disease infection, all while bringing a boost to plant health.

In this 2021 North Dakota cornfield, there was higher biomass in the are treated with a foliar application of AZterknot (middle) compared to untreated (left) and a competitor (right). AZterknot enhances plant health to help crops better withstand disease pressure and stress.

Joe Hill, of Joe Hill Consulting in Baker City, OR, says “Nearly everyone in the industry uses azoxystrobin, it’s one of our workhorses. It’s a good product, but it’s got a few holes and Reynoutria extract is a biological that fills in a few other holes and we know that as we move along, we need to be mixing modes of action. Why not introduce a biological instead of going after more hard chemistry, especially when our consumers are driving us in that direction?”

Harnessing the power of both biologicals and conventional chemistries has never been easier thanks to the Allosperse Delivery System. Growers need solutions to meet new challenges and sustainability demands. In the past, delivery, stability, and shelf life were biological challenges, but they can be mitigated with Allosperse.

Allosperse nano-polymers are designed for optimal compatibility and performance, ensuring each active ingredient performs at its' best, without any mixing issues. Growers can mix AZterknot with foliar feeds, liquid fertilizers, hard water, and other crop inputs for an easy and efficient application. This often saves growers trips across the field, saving precious time and resources.

To learn more about AZterknot and other Vive Crop Protection products visit vivecrop.com.