Seed Variety Sheets - Flipbook - Page 72
Sylas-STTM is a biological Seed Treatment for oilseed rape and brassica crops. Its benefits include improved
water uptake, leading to increased germination speed and plant biomass.
This unique highly concentrated product places a high loading of the active molecules, known as oligosaccharides, onto
each seed. Oligosaccharides are naturally produced complex sugars that stimulate plant enzymes to increase nutrient and
water translocation. Facilitating water regulation, movement and uptake in the plant enables rapid germination of the
seed, and the development of an enhanced root and shoot mass. Oligosaccharides stimulate an increase in enzyme activity
such as phosphatases and reductases, which improves the utilisation and access of crucial nutrients within the plant. This is
complimented with an improved root system and subsequently allows the plant to access and utilise more nutrients from
within the soil.
The oligosaccharides found in Sylas-ST are obtained from Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed species through an exclusive coldpress extraction process, before being concentrated at low temperatures to preserve the natural active ingredient.
HOW THIS WORKS IN SEED TREATMENT
RAPID GERMINATION & CROP GROWTH ARE KEY
Rapid germination and crop growth are critical in oilseed rape for these main factors:
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The need to minimise the impact of pest damage i.e Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle
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Overcoming declining day length at the time of planting for autumn sown crops
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The need to mitigate the risk of declining moisture availability
OSR Germination speed*
Sylas-ST improves germination
speed by triggering water uptake
in the plant, resulting in a steeper
germination curve when compared
to both untreated seeds, and those
treated with nutrient-based seed
treatments.
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