Nitrozyme/Growth Plus and Alg-A-Mic

[c-ray]

this is a product lots of old school growers swear by
foliar spray once or twice a week 10 ml to a litre (use in veg only!!!)
not recommended to feed to the roots
works especially well for keeping flower happy plants in veg
Nitrozyme and Growth Plus are basically the same product, just different labels for different countries

from http://www.agriorganics.com/products/nitrozyme.html

Nitrozyme is a plant extract which is quality controlled for particular growth hormones. To name a few - Cytokinins - Auxins - Enzymes - Giberellins - Ethylenes - plus many Micro-nutrients.


HOW IS THE CYTOKININ HORMONE LEVEL CONTROLLED?
Nitrozyme is produced using the strictest quality control methods possible. The test used to determine hormonal activity is state-of-the-art and approved by Government Regulators.


WHAT IS THE PLANT THAT NITROZYME IS MADE OF?
The plant from which it is extracted is Ascophyllum Nodosum and is found in the Northern Atlantic Ocean and the Norwegian Sea. This plant grows on rocks in sea water, which is as cold as -20oC in the winter and as warm as 32oC in the summer months.


HOW DOES NITROZYME WORK?
Plants progress through a cycle of growth stages. Using the example of wheat, the plant starts out as a seed, germinates, goes through the seedling stage, through the three, five and seven leaf stages, and finally forming a head and producing new seed.

When a plant is under stress at any given stage of growth, reduced levels of cytokinin growth hormones are produced. If this reduction occurs at certain key stages of growth such as the tillering stage, yields can be affected.

By making available extra hormone to the plant at these stages, you can influence the crops final yield.

Timing of the application is essential. If you apply a hormone to a plant, the result will be stimulated growth of the type which the plant is currently undergoing. If the plant is forming roots, more root growth can occur. If tillering is underway, more tillers will be formed. If stem growth is in progress, that is what will occur. If flowering is in progress more flowering will occur.


WHAT ABOUT NITROZYME AS A SEED TREATMENT?
Nitrozyme is very effective as a seed treatment. Many gardeners and researchers have been experimenting with Growth Plus as a seed treatment because it contains certain hormones which can help promote early seedling vigor, and up to 40% increase in root mass. More root mass leads to a healthier and a more vigorous plant.


WHY USE NITROZYME?
Crops under normal growing conditions achieve only 30-40% of their genetic potential. Growing conditions such as low or high moisture levels, hot or cold temperature variations, soil imbalance and nutritional deficiencies contribute to plant stress and result in underperformance of the crop.

Plants under stress are unable to produce sufficient cytokinins, the natural plant growth hormones which are necessary for plant growth, nutrient mobilization and distribution, germination, cell division, root development, flowering and seed formation. These naturally occurring hormones have a very pronounced effect on the growth of plant cells and regulate delicate physiological plant processes.

After many years of research and field testing, the natural cytokinins in Nitrozyme can be put to productive use on your plants. Natural cytokinins such as those found in Nitrozyme will help control and regulate: germination - root development - nutrition uptake - plant tissue composition - tillering - flowering -seed and fruit set.

Nitrozyme has been proven to effectively relieve stress, provide a more vigorous and healthy plant, which increases yields and profits.




THE DAWN OF NON-TOXIC AGRICULTURE WITH NITROZYME

Nitrozyme is a plant extract which is a quality controlled growth hormone Cytokinin. It is registered for application as a foliar spray and irrigation on Wheat, Barley, Canola, Potatoes and all Cereal Grains, Canola, Fruit, and Vegetables in the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency.


NITROZYME HAS PROVEN EFFECTIVE TO: Increase Yields Increase Profits
Relieve Stress
Provide a more Healthy and Vigorous Plant


1985 - 1989 RESEARCH RESULTS (CEREAL GRAINS)
5 Years of field trials across the prairies on Cereal Grains have shown an average yield increase on:
Wheat & Barley 15 - 20% and Canola 25 - 30%

1985 - 1989 RESEARCH RESULTS (VEGETABLES & FRUIT TREES)
(% of weight increase over non-treated)
Carrots 68% Cabbage 38% Lettuce 44% Peaches 14%
Onions 12% Celery 40% Potatoes 17% Pears 35%
Tomatoes 55% Red Beets 43% Corn 27%



HOW NITROZYME WORKS!

Plants progress through a cycle of growth stages. When a plant is under stress at any given stage of growth, it will produce less cytokinin growth hormones. If this reduction occurs at certain key stages of growth, yields are affected. By making available extra hormones to the plant at these stages, you can influence the plants final yield.

Timing of the application is essential. If you apply a hormone to a plant, the result will be stimulated growth of the type which the plant is currently under going. If the plant is forming roots, more root growth will occur. These natural hormone compounds are essential to: plant cell enlargement and division - germination - root development - flowering and seed formation.


YIELD ENHANCING
Nitrozyme®
"The Non-Toxic Plant Growth Regulator"

The Chemical Structure
The life cycle of a plant is regulated by hormones. Three general types (auxins, cytokinins and gibberlins) are responsible for plant growth. The interaction of these hormones combined with micronutrients bind to receptor molecules in the plasma membrane and cytoplasm. This binding triggers specific activities such as membrane permeability, gene expression and synthesis of new protein molecules.

In addition to these naturally occurring hormones nitrozyme contains 70 trace minerals and the following vitamins: A (Carotene), B1, B2, B12, C, E, K, biotin, copper, niacin, choline, panthothene, boron, folic acid and folinic acid. Nitrozyme is the most complete natural growth product available - we guarantee it!

[c-ray]

Alg-A-Mic works simililarily to growth plus, but we feed it to the roots of young vegging plants to get them off to a good start, use the label recommend dose or slightly less, it is a bit pricey but works well

from http://www.biobizz.nl/menutekst.asp?MenuID=,425,439&ID=439
ALG-A-MIC®:

A vitality booster made with cold pressed concentrated Norwegian seaweed; hence it's extremely high content of trace elements and hormones of vegetable origin. Natural amino acids and vitamins are also added catering to the whole spectrum of the plants needs. Alg-A-Mic can be taken in by the leaves through means of sprayers as well as with water directly to the roots promoting vigorous green growth. Healthy plants are also less likely to suffer from deficiency diseases and temperature fluctuations. Alg-A-Mic may be used in all stages of growth and bloom.

[nuggdigger]

read an interesting article from the 21st century gardener a while back by Ed Muckle. Seems applicable when discussing Nitrozyme. Fwiw i have growth plus.


Cytokinins A primer on plant growth hormones

Plants produce an incredible variety of hormones to regulate the growth processes. In our attempts to take over from Mother Nature we often upset the hormone balance in plants to the detriment of growth and productivity. Understanding the hormones can assist growers in operating better plant growth environments.

The search for methods to increase plant production in controlled environmental growing systems is one avidly followed by most growers. As man-made chemicals become more tightly controlled and/or banned we turn back to better environmental control and any assistance we can obtain from Nature.
Research into plants has brought forward a better understanding of plants and their physiological processes. We are just beginning to understand how our environment control interacts with these processes and how we can overcome our control deficiencies using plant extracted hormones.
Plant growth hormones have been known for many decades now but have not been widely utilized in agriculture. The major reasons in the past have been lack of information and availability. Few growers have the time or education to spend reviewing technical scientific journals.
One class of hormones which has recently received a lot of attention is cytoninin. This name generally applies to most plant hormones which causes cytokinesis (the second step in cell division after the nucleus splits.) These hormones do not appear to be as mobile in plant tissue as other hormones yet they are a key part of virtually every stage of growth. This is due to their involvement in the cell division process.
Cytokinins are of specific interest to greenhouse, hydroponic and controlled environment growers due to the location of synthesis in the plant; the roots. Mismanagement of any portion of the environment usually results in root damage and a reduction in cytokinin production. the use of cytokinin in solution or folair form has a great deal of potential, especially for the lower production growers.
Before discussing the cytokinin group specifically if may be of value to list the commonly known and used hormones and see their relationship to cytokinins.

Auxins
These are produced mainly in the growing points and transported through the plant with the least concentration being in the roots. they are key in how water, mineral salts and other organic materials move through the plant.
Activity Summary:
Organ formation (interacts with cytokinins)
Tissue organization (interacts with other factors)
Stimulation of cell division (interacts with cytokinins)
Cell elongation
Cell wall RNA relaxation
RNA and protein synthesis
Direction of trans-location (the movement of water, mineral salts and organic substances from one part of the plant to another.)
Enzyme effects
Ethylene production
Tropic (plant movements related to the direction from which stimulus is received) and nastic (plant growth movements not related to the direction of the growth stimulus) responses (perhaps due to ethylene.)
Apical dominance ( the ability of the main bud or growing point to demand nutrient flow caused by the concentrated diffusion of auxins from the growing point.)
Prevents abscission (the process whereby a plant isolates a leaf or other plant part which is becoming old, removes the nutrients and causes the leaf or part to fall from the plant.)

Gibberellins
Synthesized by the plant mainly in actively growing areas they move freely through the plant. the main action is to produce elongation although the up to 40 different gibberellins are active in flowering, bolting, seed germination and breaking of dormancy. In fact you could think of gibberellins as the steroids of plant life.
Activity Summary:
Cell elongation (not the same site as auxins)
Cell division
Enzyme induction
Flowering (long day plants)
Overcomes dormancy (antagonizes ABA)
Inhibits organ formation

Cytokinins

The main effects of cytokinins are growth related at the cellular level and the prevention of aging of plant tissue. It is synthesized by the plant in the roots and moves up the xylem, apparently drawn by the relative concentrations at the growing points. Externally applied i.e. folair applications, stay at the size on the plant where they are applied.
Active Summary:
Cell division ( induction as well as promotion-interacts with auxins)
Cell enlargement
Organ formation (interacts with auxins)
Overcomes dormancy
Releases apical dominance
Prevents senescence (aging)
Mobilization of nutrients

Abscisic Acid (ABA)
This is the hormonal growth inhibitor in plants. It also induces and maintains dormancy. Its presence in leaves is a key part of photosynthetic activity as it causes the closing of stomata. It also is a key in the process of shutting down and discarding older plant growth by the plant. Plant wilting can be caused by too little of this hormone being present or by the suppression of its action by other hormones.
Activity Summary:
Dormancy
Gibberellin antagonist
Flowering (short-day plants)
Abscission (see auxins)
Stomatal closure

Ethylene

Auxin causes its production
Ethylene has long been used by fruit growers to enhance riping. It appears to stimulate those processes in the plant which are the completion of a growth cycle. Its presence stimulates leaf abscission but the efforts can be overcome by increased levels of carbon-dioxide.
Epinasty (the bending down of leaves permitting the leaves to assume the position in which the tips incline towards the ground. the opposite effect can be caused by the application of gibberillic acid.)
Activity Summary:
Geotrophism (the direction of growth of a plant as a response to the force of gravity)
Ripening of fruits
Senescence
Abscission (see auxins)



From the above outline of the main hormone groups and their interrelationships in the plant one would be right to question the necessity of providing any to "upset the natural balance" in the plants. the fact is that most growers have already upset the hormonal balance of the plants in any one of a number of ways.
These include; transplant shock, incorrect irrigation, poor environmental control, the list is as long as the number of inputs to plant growth which a grower provides. Ideally we should all be perfect growers but since I have never met or heard of one we will have to use the tools we have available to enhance plant growth and productivity.
Probably the most abused portion of the plant in controlled environments is the root zone. This is also the site of the production of the important cytokinins. Every time you damage or retard growth you limit the production of these essential hormones and dramatically alter the growth of the plants.
Yes the plants do eventually recover from the abuses we heap upon them but the resulting loss of growth sets production back severely. At any time a result like this is obtained the grower should immediately review every cultural action he takes with his plants. In addition to the corrective action which is possible using cytokinin its most important benefit to today's grower is as an indicator of how good his cultural practices are. It allows a grower to learn from his mistakes without having to pay the full price.
The use of cytokinin affects the plant specifically at the stage of growth during which it is applied. In other words it enhances whatever type of cell growth is currently occurring at the location on the plant. For tis reason multiple applications may be required on stressed plants during their life cycle. Each application being done as the plants are entering a growth cycle which you wish to enhance. Application may be done in the nutrient solution or through folair applications.
Because the cytokinins, which are folair applied, stay at the specific location of application, it is possible to treat specific plant parts. For example; only the developing trusses of tomatoes or only the main growing point. This is an advantage in you want to keep leaf activity to a minimum.
The effect is also related to concentration of the application as has been shown by experiments in tissue culture.
Callus tissue from the pith of tobacco plants was cultured in the presence of 2 mg/l of IAA (auxins). With no cytokinin present very little growth occurred. With cytokinin at 0.02 mg/l developed; at 0.2 mg/l unorganized growth contained and at 0.5 mg/l of cytokinin buds and shoots developed. [Ref: F Skoog and C.O. Miller: in Symp. Soc. Exp. Biol. 118-131 (1957)
From these results you can see the concentration applications required are very small indeed. Under 1 ppm can cause dramatic effect in no cytokinins were previously present. You can assume there will be some level present in your plants even if they are heavily stressed. Caution should be exercised to work with low concentrations as excesses will cause other hormonal imbalances.
Over the past two years extensive research has been done with the use of cytokinins on field crops. Very little has been done in greenhouse crops. There are two products I and a number of experimental growers have worked with which have shown dramatic results in the greenhouse environment. They are Superthrive (which has no approval in Canada and may only be used experimentally on food crops) and Nitrozyme which has approvals for a wide range of crops in the US and very limited number in Canada. (with no approval for greenhouse crops.)
The crops involved included all normal greenhouse crops including fruits, vegetables, herbs, orchids, and flowers. While the results are not absolutely scientific; nor in most cases properly documented, they are sufficient to indicate there are interesting possibilities for the cytokinins in greenhouse and hydroponic growing operations.

Superthrive
There are several differences between these two products. The manufacturer of Superthrive refuses to divulge and analytical information on the product. What the product contains can only be inferred from two methods other then actual analysis which we have not undertaken at this time. The smell of the product indicates a high concentration of B vitamins and related compounds. The effect of the product on plant growth does indicate a level of cytokinin content. Unfortunately it also indicates the content of other hormones we have found to inhibit flowering if applied after the onset of flowering.
Use of Superthrive at a drop per gallon is quite common for general watering and it is used at every watering. We have found higher rates of application to be of value in situations when plants are stressed or when propagation is being done. Exercise caution when using in recycling hydroponic systems. Our experience shows the protein content of the Superthrive bonds with the mineral elements causing clogging. for this reason we recommend an application rate of only 1/2 drop per gallon pf reservoir.
Overall our experience with Superthrive indicates it is very worthwhile addition to fertilizer programs and propagation procedures for all plants we have trialled. We do not recommend its use on plants in flower. Without additional information on the analysis we can make no further recommendations.

Nitrozyme
Nitrozyme is distilled specifically for the collection of cytokinins from Ascophylum Nodosum. A plant which grows in sea water in the Atlantic Ocean. The temperature of the water ranges from -20C in the winter to as high as 32C in the summer. With these temperature ranges it is small wonder the plant has evolved the production of high levels of cytokinins.
Analysis of the material shows the presence of 58 elements which is not unusual due to the fact it grows in seawater. Use of the Nitrozyme will also provide plants with those trace elements which are essential for human rather then plant nutrition. Complete analysis sheets are available with the purchase of experimental quantities of Nitrozyme.
the quantities of the Nitrozyme used are quite small. For folair application the dilution rate is 1:100; for watering applications the dilution rate is 1:500. Nitrozyme can be sued as a seed treatment, for transplant treatment to prevent root shock and at every stage of growth through the plants life. It is important that you never apply Nitrozyme or any other form of cytokinins to plants which are dormant due to stress.
To enhance the abortion of the folair application it is recommended to use a surfactant with the mixture. recommendations for experimental applications on over 40 crops are provided with the product. In recycling hydroponic systems the material should be applied with a very low concentration of nutrients. This will assist in the prevention of protein bonding with the nutrients which can cause irrigation line clogging.

Summary
The more we do with plant hormones the more we realize how far we are from providing those ideal growing conditions we have as a goal. the information from the crop response to hormonal applications tells us a lot about our deficiencies as growers. they are a tool which is valuable in our education, not a cure-all to fix problems we have created.




ps...this was not cut/paste job..LOL i handpecked this out over the course of the evening..lol

peace

[gojo]

Nice thread,

Personally I like the sound of "Algamin" from http://www.groworganic.com/item_F1306_Algamin_Kelp_Quart.html

I like the breakdown of cytokinins and Gibberellins naturall found in this cold-water extracted kep...

Cold Processed Kelp from pure, fresh, Norwegian Ascophyllum kelp, this product is about twice as potent by weight as heat-processed kelps. Contains 18% solids, 30 ppm abscissic acid (ABA), 40 ppm cytokinins, 70 ppm indole acetic acid (IAA), plus very high levels of vitamins and minerals.

The main thing I don't like about Nitrozime is it's NPK ratio 1-4-4. I would prefer less to no NPK...

Cheers

:D

[c-ray]

thanks nug that's a good one

Alg-A-Mic according to their info is "cold-pressed" ...maybe that preserves more of the hormones??
I looked at the Algamin link, I don't see it in the stores up here so it is unlikely I will try it, it looks to be an enzyme treated kelp...and it's cheap

I remember using a product called seaspray (http://web.archive.org/web/20050204020137/http://seaspray.com/chemanalysis.htm) once upon a time that was the nicest smelling and looking kelp product I have seen in a bottle...oh I see they've changed the name of it and now have an amateur looking website (http://www.kelpman.com/index_files/kelp%20fertilizer.htm)... it used to organic certified I wonder if it is still is

[gojo]

Hey,

OK, you've convinced me to use Nitrozyme. But I have a few questions:

a) What about Nitrozyme with Fulvic? (regarding the other fulvic thread). https://cannabis-world.org/cw/showthread.php?t=3741

b) Do you adjust the ph?

c) do you use a spreader/sticker (eg. Yucca)?

c) > foliar spray once or twice a week 10 ml to a litre (use in veg only!!!)

Why? Do you not spray at/during first 2 weeks of 12/12?

cheers :D

[The Cannarchist]

A) Fine
B)6.5
c)Organic dish soap.couple drops/ltr
d)Yes

I causes stretch in flower,not what you are looking for.

[gojo]

wait a minute...

My bottle is "Nitrozime" and yours is "Nitrozyme". Also our bottles look totally different:
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/cc81e41482.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)




I got mine in the US and I think you got yous in Canada. Is that the reason or do I have a different product?

cheers

[c-ray]

good question...does it have any company info on the bottle?

[gojo]

I think it's the same product...


label info:
Hydroynamics International
5711 Enerprise Dr.
Lansing MI, USA
48911
www.hydrodynamicsintl.com

From their site:
Hydrodynamics International was formed through a joint venture between Superior Growers Supply, Inc. and West Australian company, Growth Technology Ltd. with the purpose of marketing successful European and Australian products into the North American market.

[c-ray]

looks to be

[nuggdigger]

Besides nitrozyme i also have access to a few other similar suppliments.

Sea Mix
FISH & SEA PLANT LIQUID FERTILIZER

3 - 2 - 2

SEA MIX improves the health, vitality and yield of house and garden plants by supplying vital micronutrients from SEAWEED harvested from coastal waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean. The species of Ascophyllum Nodosum which we harvest is very high in natural compounds which the sea plant manufactures for its own survival. These compounds are then combined with sea fish rich with macro-nutrients, a natural source of nitrogen, phosphorus and potash.

Available in the following sizes:

1 Litre * 1.2 KG
4 Litre * 4.8 KG
19 Litre * 22.8 KG



Liquid Kelp
Organic - Natural - Non Toxic
Plant Food For All Indoor and Outdoor Plants

Liquid Kelp contains many micronutrients and bio-stimulats which all plants require for health-vigorous growth.

Use Liquid Kelp with confidence on all indoor and outdoor plants, excellent for gardens, vegetables, fruit trees and lawns.

Liquid Kelp is an excellent growth supplement to your regular plant feeding program.

Guaranteed Minimum Analysis Nitrogen (N) 0.1
Phosphoric Acid(P2O5) 0.1
Soluble Potash (K2O) 1.0
Cytokinin 100 ppm
Source: Ascophyllum Nodosum




Soluble Kelp Powder
1 – 4 – 14 (NPK)
Approved for Organic Agriculture

Soluble Kelp Powder is a dehydrated liquid extract from the kelp Ascophyllum nodosom, which is harvested on the Maine coast.

Benefits of Kelp Powder:

Improved seed generation and thicker root development (mitosis).

Increased bloom set and increased size of flowers and fruit.

Increases and stabilizes chlorophyll in plants, which remits in photosynthesis, darker green leaves and increased sugar content in plants.

Relieves stress in plants caused by extreme weather conditions.

Increased micro-organisms in the soil, which can fix nitrogen from the air.

Increased mineral uptake from the soil and into the plant's leaves.

Increases the storage life of fruits and vegetables by retarding the loss of protein, chlorophyll and RNA in produce.

Retards the aging process in plants (senescence), keeping them producing longer.

Many of the trace minerals continued in kelp have important regulatory functions in plants, and in the animals and humans that consume the plants.
Available sizes: 25-50 lb. pails with resealable lids; shipping weight 27#

Sea Life Kelp Meal (F.C.C. Grade)
by Atlantic Laboratories
When it comes to quality, there is no compromise!

Atlantic Laboratories is a Maine-based company with more than 27 years of experience in processing seaplants. The company harvests sea kelp from the same cold, clean waters that have been providing world-famous seafood for centuries. All Atlantic Laboratories sea kelp is responsibly harvested and is machine dried to maintain the proper moisture level for vitamins and amino acid stability.

Atlantic Laboratories was founded in 1971 by Robert Morse, a marine engineer who was one of the first members of Maine's Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. The company harvests and processes several types of seaweed year-round with a regular crew of 10 that swells to 35 during peak harvesting seasons. The seaweed is dried and processed in Atlantic Laboratories facility in Waldoboro using a low temperature machine drying process which consistently insures the highest quality product.



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Why Use Sea Kelp?

Dehydrated kelp contains a full compliment of naturally digestible minerals, trace minerals, vitamins, and amino acids;

Trace elements are essential to blood chemistry and to the human body's wellbeing. Gold, iodine, magnesium, zinc, copper and more than 100 other nutrients are necessary to the human body and are found in seaweeds;

Seaweeds are an excellent source of organic iodine. Iodine stimulates the thyroid which regulates metabolism;

Sea kelp is an excellent source of amino acids, which are the building blocks of the body.



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Why Choose Atlantic Laboratories?

Maine's sea kelp is some of the purest available in the world today. Quality assurance and consistency of analysis are the watchwords of Atlantic Labs processing.

Atlantic Laboratories low temperature machine drying assures the highest quality product because:

There is less degradation of nutrients, vitamins and amino acids with low temperature drying;
Moisture levels are more accurately maintained;
Freshly harvested and processed seaweed is not left out to be exposed to the elements.
All "Processed for Food Use" seaweed is tested by an "outside" laboratory for purity using the Food Chemicals Codex;

Atlantic Laboratories independently tests for bacterial contaminants - E.coli, salmonella and total coliform.

The product can be particle "sized" to meet any requirements.



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Robert Morse says:

"Part of my optimism for the future stems from the fact many individuals are beginning to really understand the benefits of using seaweed products in a number of areas - nutraceutical is just one area.

"I've got a great team of employees in place. They are a steady and knowledgeable group interested in producing the highest quality product possible."

"The work is all done in Maine - right out of boats in tidal zones, bays and inlets. We have a niche and don't feel we 're in competition with anyone. And we don 't infringe on the local fishermen."

"I'm ready now to bring my product from the ocean to the customer in the most efficient and cost-effective way."

was to hard to post the analysis certificate...


sewwwww...thoughts or comments??


ty..nugg:pipe: