Nutrient uptake - Untreated vs Treated with Rhizopon

Summary – Rhizopon IPM Chrysanthemum Trials

1. Trial setup
Trials were conducted on hard-to-root chrysanthemum varieties under IPM conditions. Each plant cycle lasted 8–10 weeks, with rooting scored every 2 weeks (2–4–6–8) and nutrient uptake monitored weekly (or daily). Data included drain analyses, plant weights, and nutrient concentrations measured in solution.

2. Rooting performance
Rhizopon-treated cuttings consistently rooted better throughout the year, showing up to +120% higher rooting (also in weak periods (winter and early spring)).

3. Nutrient uptake
Nutrient uptake improved on average by +72% in treated plants, confirming a stronger and more active root system.

4. Practical impact

• Faster growth: Treated plants reached marketable size ~12.5% faster (about 1.5 weeks earlier in an 8–10-week cycle).

• Higher survival: Approximately 95% survival rate after spraying, compared to 85–90% in untreated cuttings.

• Lower losses: Plant losses decreased by 20–35%, mainly from reduced callus, rot, and unrooted material.

• Better crop uniformity: Improved by 15–25%, reducing sorting time and improving overall batch quality.

• Less fungal loss: Fungal-related damage dropped from 10–15% → ~5% after treatment.

• Year-round consistency: Rooting and nutrient uptake improvements were observed in all 12 months, making results reliable across seasons.

5. In short
Rhizopon treatment accelerates rooting and nutrient absorption, shortens production time, and increases overall crop quality and uniformity — resulting in a more predictable and profitable propagation process.

In other cultivations, similar trials/results are available. However, not in all cultivations the % and exact results will be the same.