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Biostimulant DCM Vitact® R promotes more intensive root development in turf, demonstrated in in-house trials

DCM VITACT® R is a biostimulant with a base of specific bacteria stains (Bacillus spp.) combined with complex carbon chains of plant origin.

Trials with DCM VITACT® R showed improved nutrient uptake and the following results:

  • A larger root surface area: a longer and more highly branched root system with more lateral roots

  • Stronger development of both above-ground and below-ground plant parts thanks to improved nutrient uptake

  • Improved plant anchorage

  • A higher establishment rate after seeding

  • Increased tolerance to certain types of abiotic stress

When this biostimulant was applied to turfgrass, trials showed a higher success rate during establishment and improved anchorage of the turf.

Larger root surface area

Root length Lolium perenne

22 days after sowing, mown once

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Source: Effect of DCM Vitact® R on root growth of Lolium Perenne, KULeuven

Stimulation of aboveground growth

Leaf biomass Lolium perenne

22 days after sowing, mown once

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Source: Effect of DCM Vitact® R on aboveground growth of Lolium Perenne, KULeuven