• PLANT NUTRITION
Borrechel Micronutrients
Micronutrients Complexed by Soluble Lignin
The Natural Choice for
Complexed Micronutrients
The trace elements in Borrechel micronutrients are fully complexed with
soluble lignin derived from one of nature’s most abundant resources,
trees. As such, Borrechel micronutrients meet all the requirements of
sustainable agriculture and offer growers an efficient source of
“naturally” complexed micronutrients for foliar and soil applications.
MICRONUTRIENTS
COMPLEXED BY
SOLUBLE LIGNIN
The ratio of soluble lignin
to micronutrient in Borrechel
micronutrients has been optimized
to ensure proper stability of the
complex over a pH range of 2-9.
Borrechel is easy to use, nonphytotoxic and provide high levels of
soluble & complexed micronutrients
when used in foliar and/or
fertigation solutions.
Borrechel micronutrients are an
excellent choice for dry mixing
with fertilizers. In addition, the
soluble lignin present in Borrechel
micronutrients is a source of added
organic carbon and soluble sulfur,
which are necessary nutrients
for good soil microbiology and
healthy plant growth. Borrechel
micronutrients are safe to use and,
when used properly, do not cause
leaf burn.
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Borrechel Micronutrients
• PLANT NUTRITION
Micronutrients Complexed by Soluble Lignin
PLANT DERIVED
Borrechel micronutrients are derived from one of nature’s most renewable
resources – trees. They are an excellent source of micronutrients, organic
carbon and sulphur all in a soluble form.
HIGH QUALITY COMPLEXED MICRONUTRIENTS
Borrechel micronutrients:
• Provide higher levels of water soluble and complexed micronutrients
than micronutrients prepared from other complexing agents.
• Contain > 90% complexed micronutrients.
• Will not cause leaf burn.
Comparative Data vs. Other Complexing Agents
J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci. 2010, 173 (6) 900-906
14
Water Soluble Iron
Complexed Iron
12
8
Zn (%)
Fe (%)
10
6
4
2
0
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Water Soluble Zinc
Complexed Zinc
H2
H4
Zn-
Zn-
n
A-Z
HG
n
el Z
rech
AA
Zn-
Bor
4
Fe-H
e
el F
1
Fe-H
ulti
A-m
HG
A
Fe-A
rech
Bor
AA: Amino Acid; HGA: Heptagluconate; H: Humate
Soluble & complexed element determined according to European Fertilizer Regulation EC 2003/2003
GOOD
FOR YOU.
SURFACE ACTIVE
Borrechel micronutrients contains surface active polymers. Borrechel
micronutrients give a good distribution of the trace elements over the
leaf surface without the need for additional adjuvants.
Leaf Transveral Section
Water
Water + LS with Borrechel
Cuticle
Xylem
Phloem
Cuticle
Stomatal Cavity
Stomatal Pore
WETTABILITY
Another advantage to using Borrechel micronutrients is that the soluble
component is hygroscopic. This helps keep micronutrients in a water
soluble form so that they can diffuse and penetrate into the leaves. Zinc
sulfate spray solution dries out in a low humidity environment while
Borrechel Zn remains moist & active.
Water Uptake (%)
33% Relative Humidity
20
Borrechel Zn
Zn Sulfate
15
10
5
0
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Time (min)
A UNIQUE LONG-LASTING NUTRITIONAL EFFECT
PROPER FOLIAR LEVELS ALL SEASON LONG
Fe Foliar Levels (ppm)
Borrechel micronutrients ensure proper foliar levels all season long, with
a stable and constant release of complexed micronutrients into the
leaves. Other micronutrients only provide suitable foliar levels for a few
days after spray application. For example, the figure below shows how
Borrechel Fe provided higher levels of iron than did EDTA 69 days after
spray application.
500
400
300
200
100
0
Control
EDTA
Borrechel Fe
8 DA
1st Treatment
7 DA
2nd Treatment
69 DA
2nd Treatment
Trials conducted at IRTA-Estació Experimental de Lleida field station
FOLIAR UPTAKE WITH BORRECHEL
In trials conducted over a two year period in Spain and the U.S., foliar
uptake of Borrechel complexed micronutrients equaled or exceeded that
of micronutrients formulated with EDTA or amino acids.
TANGERINE
De Nules Clementine is a variety of tangerines that is especially sensitive
to zinc and manganese deficiencies. Trials conducted in Spain with this
variety showed that the uptake of zinc and manganese with Borrechel
Zn or Mn equaled or exceeded that of zinc and manganese chelated
with EDTA.
70
Control
Control
60
EDTA
EDTA
50
Borrechel
Borrechel
40
30
20
10
0 58 DA
58 DA
106 DA
89 DA
106 DA
89 DA
Zn Foliar Levels (ppm)
Mn Foliar Levels (ppm)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1st Treatment 1st Treatment 2nd Treatment
1st Treatment 1st Treatment 2nd Treatment
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Control
EDTA
Borrechel
Zn Foliar Levels (ppm)
Mn Foliar Levels (ppm)
Trials conducted at IRTA-Estació Experimental de Lleida field station in 2005
53 DA
109 DA
81 DA
1st Treatment 1st Treatment 2nd Treatment
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Control
EDTA
Borrechel
53 DA
109 DA
81 DA
1st Treatment 1st Treatment 2nd Treatment
Trials conducted at IRTA-Estació Experimental de Lleida field station in 2006
PEACH
200
175
150
125
100
75
50
25
0
Control
EDTA
Borrechel
Fe Foliar Levels (ppm)
Mn Foliar Levels (ppm)
Peach trees grown in alkaline soils are extremely sensitive to iron
chlorosis (i.e. iron deficiency). Trials conducted in Spain with the variety,
Merryl O’Henry, showed that the uptake of iron and manganese
provided by Borrechel Fe or Mn equaled or exceeded that of iron and
manganese chelated with EDTA.
8 DA
7 DA
76 DA
1st Treatment 2nd Treatment 2nd Treatment
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Control
EDTA
Borrechel
8 DA
7 DA
76 DA
1st Treatment 2nd Treatment 2nd Treatment
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Control
EDTA
Borrechel
8 DA
7 DA
69 DA
1st Treatment 2nd Treatment 2nd Treatment
Fe Foliar Levels (ppm)
Mn Foliar Levels (ppm)
Trials conducted at IRTA-Estació Experimental de Lleida field station in 2005
500
400
Control
EDTA
Borrechel
300
200
100
0
8 DA
7 DA
69 DA
1st Treatment 2nd Treatment 2nd Treatment
Trials conducted at IRTA-Estació Experimental de Lleida field station in 2006
Borrechel
LEMON
Fe Foliar Levels (ppm)
Lemon trees grown in alkaline soils are also extremely sensitive to iron
chlorosis (i.e. iron deficiency). A trial conducted in California showed
that the uptake of iron provided by Borrechel Fe equaled or exceeded
that of iron complexed with more costly amino acids.
100
Control
Amino Acids
Borrechel
80
60
40
20
7 Jun 05
11 Jul 05
27 Jul 05
Trials conducted by Holden Research in Ventura Country, CA
TOMATO
Mn Foliar Levels (ppm)
Manganese deficiency is widespread in calcareous and alkaline soils,
soils with a high level of organic matter, compacted soils and acidic
sandy soils. Foliar application of manganese is often recommended as
the best fertilizer strategy for correcting such deficiency. A greenhouse
trial conducted in Spain showed that the uptake of manganese provided
by Borrechel Mn equaled or exceeded that of manganese chelated with
EDTA.
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Control
EDTA
Borrechel
Before
1st Treatment
4 DA
2nd Treatment
50 DA
2nd Treatment
Trials conducted at IRTA-Estació Experimental de Lleida field station
BORRECHEL MICRONUTRIENTS RANGE
AND USE GUIDELINES
Product Specification
Dry
pH
Solids (10%
sol.)
(%)
Treatment(s) Per Year1
Additional Information
Bulk
Density
Cu
Fe
Mg0
Mn
Zn
Mo
Ntotal
Corg
S03
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
2.2
36
18
400
2.2
36
18
400
1.8
34
20
400
2.2
40
15
400
1.6
32
23
400
Min 12.0
1.8
34
18
400
Min 2.5 Min 2.5 Min 0.03
1.8
34
22
600
Borrechel Comp 844/854 Min. 93.0 3.0 ± 0.5 Min 1.0 Min 4.0
Borrechel Cu 840/850
Min. 93.0 3.0 ± 0.5 Min 12.0
Borrechel Fe 843/853
Min. 93.0 3.0 ± 0.5
Borrechel Mg 845
Min. 93.0 4.0 ± 0.5
Borrechel Mn 842/852
Min. 93.0 4.0 ± 0.5
Borrechel Zn 841/851
Min. 93.0 4.0 ± 0.5
Borrechel Comp 856
Min. 93.0 3.0 ± 0.5 Min 1.0 Min 4.0
Min 2.5 Min 2.5
Min 11.0
Min 7.5
Min 12.0
(kg/m3)
PACKAGING
Borrechel micronutrients are available in 20 kg bags arranged in 1000 kg
pallet. Borrechel micronutrients can also be supplied in 1000 kg bigbags. Please contact your local sales representative to check availability
of Borrechel granulated grades. They can be produced upon request and
delivered in 800 kg big-bags.
Foliar Application (Doses per Hectare & Treatment)
Agricultural
Crops
Fertigation
2.0 kg
2.5-3.0 kg
7.0-10.0 kg
1.5 kg
1.5-2.5 kg
9.0-12.0 kg
1.5-2.0 kg
2.0 kg
2.5-3.0 kg
7.0-10.0 kg
4.0-5.0 kg
4.0-5.0 kg
5.0 kg
5.0-6.0 kg
15.0-20.0 kg
1.5-2.5 kg
1.0-1.5 kg
1.0-1.5 kg
1.5 kg
2.0-2.5 kg
9.0-12.0 kg
1.5-2.5 kg
1.0-1.5 kg
1.0-1.5 kg
1.5 kg
2.0-2.5 kg
9.0-12.0 kg
2.5-3.0 kg
1.5-2.0 kg
1.5-2.0 kg
2.0 kg
2.5-3.0 kg
7.0-10.0 kg
Fruit Crops
Vegetables
Ornamentals
(stone fruit, kiwi,
citrus, etc.)
(tomato, pepper,
strawberry, etc.)
(rose, carnation,
etc.)
Grapes
Borrechel Comp 844/854
2.5-3.0 kg
1.5-2.0 kg
1.5-2.0 kg
Borrechel Cu 840/850
1.5-2.0 kg
1.0-1.5 kg
1.0-1.5 kg
Borrechel Fe 843/853
2.5-3.0 kg
1.5-2.0 kg
Borrechel Mg 845
5.0-6.0 kg
Borrechel Mn 842/852
Borrechel Zn 841/851
Borrechel Comp 856
(Doses per
(potatoes, cereals, Hectare & Season)
maize, sugar beet,
etc.)
USE GUIDELINES
Borrechel micronutrients are soluble in water up to 300 g/L. Add the
recommended powder dose to the amount of water indicated below
(never vice versa!) and mix thoroughly. Always read and follow label and
safety data sheet instructions when using Borrechel micronutrients.
Foliar Application
Dissolve recommended doses per hectare into 1000 L of water.
Two applications per season are recommended to prevent micronutrient
deficiency. Treatments should be applied at periods of intense vegetative
growth (i.e. flowering, fruit development). In post-emergence
treatments, apply one treatment every 10-20 days until deficiency
symptoms disappear.
Fertigation
Split recommended dosages per hectare & season into several
treatments over the growing season, starting early spring. Do not exceed
the concentration of 1.0-1.5 g/L in the nutrient solution.
Compatibility
Borrechel micronutrients are compatible with most of the common
pesticides and fertilizers. Application together with P-fertilizers and/or
calcium nitrate should be avoided if possible as it may decrease the
efficiency of the treatment. A simple jar test is recommended to confirm
compatibility, do not proceed further if precipitation occurs.
Borrechel
BORREGAARD LIGNOTECH
Borregaard LignoTech is the world's leading manufacturer and supplier
of lignin-based products. Our products are environmentally friendly and
utilize a natural and renewable source of raw material.
We offer a specialty line of products to the Plant Nutrition Market,
including irrigation line additives, soil conditioners, micronutrients and
chelating agents. Our extensive network of production plants and sales
offices will ensure optimal service and product availability to our
customers worldwide.
TO LEARN MORE:
For more information about Borrechel micronutrients, please contact
your local sales office at the numbers below or visit us on the web
www.borregaard.com.
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