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The non-ionic penetrating surfactant in AQM allows the scientifically formulated kelp extract to adhere to the plant. The plant absorbs the enhanced kelp extract through the leaf and roots. At the same time, the surfactant is entering the soil profile to allow water to move more freely. The kelp stimulates the root system. Then both root length and mass are increased. Nutrient uptake increases and plant grows stronger. Simple enough... grow more, water less. The combination of the surfactants and the unique kelp formulas create a synergistic effect for a powerful turf tool. This turf tool allows the superintendent to put down water, surfactant and an enriched kelp source all at the same time. This product was developed for Superintendents.
Components Many liquid seaweed products use an alkaline extraction process that can be highly destructive and denature the base material. The seaweed extract in the AQM™ product is produced from fresh Ascophyllum nodosum and is extracted using the much preferred physical cell burst technology that preserves the cytoplasm, auxins, cytokinins,nutrients and amino acids in their natural state. Additional auxins have been added to AQM™ to promote a more balanced auxin to cytokinin ratio and to enhance consistancy. A surfactant is included in the AQM™ formulation to enhance the availability of water to turfgrass roots to meet transpirational requirements, reduce water deficit stress and to supply the hydraulic basis for cytokinin transport (via transpiration).
Root Development
The influence of cytokinins and auxins on root development is often misunderstood. Cytokinin is often incorrectly singled out as the biostimulant that promotes root growth and root mass in turfgrass. Cytokinin only stimulates cell division (mitosis) in plant cells. True growth in plant cells requires both cytokinin and auxin. Auxins acidify the cell walls of divided cells and allow them to elongate as water enters the cells through osmosis. It is only at this point that root "growth" is realized. Further, auxin has been identified as the metabolic enhancer (biostimulant) that initiates the formation of lateral and secondary roots - increasing the root system's effective area of absorption. Superintendents report that their use of AQM™, with its balanced cytokinin to auxin ratios, resulted in significantly better overall root system development than the cytokinin-dominant formulations of competitive products.
Water Deficit Stress
The main mechanism for water and mineral nutrient transport into a plant is transpiration of water from leaves. Transpiration is the process of
Simply put, failure of the turfgrass root system to provide water to meet the transpirational requirements of the plant will prevent normal growth, limits photosynthesis and disrupts metabolic functions. Water deficit stress also exposes the plant to the production of reactive oxygen species (strong oxidizing agents) which can attack the photosynthetic apparatus. The plant's normal defense mechanism against these strong oxidizing agents is the production of antioxidants. However, antioxidant production is depressed under water deficit stress.
Extensive research has shown that turfgrass treated with cytokinins and auxins such as found in AQM™, consistently enhanced antioxidant concentration, chlorophyll content, photosynthetic activity and conditioned the plant to improve its tolerance to environmental stresses.
Benefits of Surfactant Complex When AQM™ is applied to turfgrass, its surfactant components attach to the non-polar sites on hydrophobic soil particles to provide:
• Uniform movement of water into and through the soil matrix
Facts AQM Pellets and Liquid combine a penetrating surfactant with a unique scientifically formulated Kelp extract. The AQM formulation gives the superintendent a powerful and cost effective tool for overall turf management, the treatment of problem areas and the installation of sod. Water moves thru soil profile driving roots deeper. Unique Kelp formulation greatly enhances root growth and root mass. Increased Root mass and length maximizes water and fertility uptake. Turf plants with developed root systems are healthier, more heat resistant, and less prone to disease. AQM Kelp extract gives turf a healthy and natural growth boost. The AQM surfactant reduces soil water repellency and maximizes water efficiency. Field and University tests verify effectiveness and safety. AQM is in use at several Top 100 Golf Courses, Professional Stadiums and Universities – over 200 facilities worldwide. AQM has been extensively tested for effectiveness and safety. Results are consistently positive. Superintendents have observed and reported improved health in established turf, the dramatic acceleration of rooting in sod, and the improved growth of over-seeded areas. Most users have observed results in just over one week, safety guaranteed. Tested at 6X the application rate with no burn or phytotoxicity. AQM will not cause any discoloration. No chemical build up from extended use. Cost competitive, a single AQM pellet can cover 12,000 to 15,000 sq feet. Pellets allow the user to put down water and an effective treatment at the same time.
Safety AQM has been extensively field tested for both efficacy and safety. We guarantee its safety. Grass without any burn, phytotoxicity or negative response at all. In some instances AQM was tested at extremely high rates (6X) without any negative impact on the turf grass.
Material Safety Data PRODUCT: AQM™ Pellet EMERGENCY PHONE: Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT(S): None
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS: A homogenized pellet
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HEALTH HAZARDS: CARCINOGENICITY: N / A
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CONTROL MEASURES: MANUFACTURER: Aqua-Aid, Inc.5484 S. Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 1-800-394-1551 1-252-937-4107.
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Superintendents and turfgrass managers must constantly deal with turfgrass subject to stress from insects, weeds, nematodes, fungal disease and temperature extremes. However, water deficit stress interferes with the normal functions of turfgrass plants more than any other stress factor. Water deficit stress occurs when the roots' absorption ability and the soil's ability to supply water are insufficient to meet the transpirational demands of the plant.
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“So far the Aqua Maxx pellets have been worth every penny and we will continue to use them in our efforts to provide the highest quality turf to our members.” |
