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How the VAULT HP System Works
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VAULT® HP contains
a patented rhizobiastimulating
technology, growthpromoting nutrients
and extender
components.
Nod Genes
Nod genes are stimulated in rhizobia
bacteria by the VAULT® HP patented
technology. Special nutrients and
stabilizers keep more rhizobia healthy and
vigorous on the seed and in the root zone.
Nod genes in the rhizobia
respond by producing more
nod factor compounds.
Nod
Factor
Nod factors
signal plant
root hairs to
form more
potential
nodule sites.
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Soybean
Extremely high numbers
of rhizobia bacteria in
VAULT® HP
Any existing
soil rhizobia
Root
VAULT® HP rhizobia
More soybean root
hairs develop into
nodules where high
numbers of rhizobia
quickly form highly
active, nitrogenfixing nodules.
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How the VAULT HP System Works
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Rapid root and
nitrogen-producing
nodule development
The “good” bacteria also
quickly colonize root surfaces
to block pathogens.
Soybean
The Integral® biofungicide
bacteria produce a compound
which inhibits growth of
disease-causing pathogens such
as Fusarium and Rhizoctonia.
Root
Integral®
biofungicide
component in
VAULT® HP
Nitrogenfixing
nodules
Fusarium
Rhizoctonia
The biofungicide
activity complements
any systemic
chemical fungicides
by providing a longer
protection time.
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Disease pathogens
are unable to find
root areas to infect.
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See the Difference
VAULT HP Can Make in Your Fields ...
and in Your Yields!
New bio-based, multi-component growth—
enhancing system for:
• Faster emergence and plant growth
• More vigorous root structure
• More nitrogen-fixing root nodules
• Greener, healthier plants and faster
canopy closure
• Integral biofungicide for added protection
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• More pods per plant for higher yield potential!
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Soybeans need nitrogen —
and lots of it
•75 bushel soybeans require
300 lbs. of N
•Most N is fixed by rhizobia in
the nodules
•Native rhizobia can become lazy
and less productive over time
•Inoculate with fresh, soybeanspecific rhizobia
•Use VAULT HP system to help
maximize yield potential
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–Growth-enhancing technology
–High rhizobia counts
–Integral biological fungicide
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Things To Know
About Successful Inoculation
1. Don’t assume native rhizobia will do the job.
2. Use a fresh, vigorous soybean-specific inoculant
3. Make sure inoculant is compatible with
fungicide/insecticide treatment
4. Have product professionally applied
•Ensures proper handling and application
•Care in managing live organisms
•Easy and convenient
5. Properly handle inoculated seed
6. Make in-field nodulation checks
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Evaluating
Nodulation
•Tools – spade, bucket of water, sharp box
cutter or blade
•Start checking 40 days after emergence
through pod fill
•Dig plant’s tap root and lateral roots – at least
10” deep
•Do not pull plants
•Carefully handle plants and soak in bucket to
remove soil
•Examine area around the tap root
•Look at size and health of nodules in addition
to number
•Slice open several nodules and check
for color
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Evaluating Nodulation
Pink to bright red — Actively fixing nitrogen
White — Indicates colonization by rhizobia, but they
are not yet mature or actively fixing nitrogen. Check
again in a few weeks.
Green, brown, tan, black or mushy — Not active,
ineffective or may be parasitic
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Yield Trial Results — 2009
Yield Advantage
Avg. Yield Advantage — bu/a
3 .5
3.1
3 .0
3.0
2.6
2.4
2.2
2 .5
2 .0
1.5
1 .5
1 .0
0 .5
0 .0
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N E /K S (6 )
M N /N D ( 6 )
M I/O H (8 )
VAULT HP Yield Advantage vs. No Inoculant
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