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MustGrow Biologics Announces Positive Carnation Trials with Gowan
Work completed under non-exclusive agreement with Gowan Group's biological division Ec...
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[{"type":"text","content":"MustGrow Biologics Announces Positive Carnation Trials with GowanWork completed under non-exclusive agreement with Gowan Group's biological division Ecoflora Agro in Colombia.MustGrow and Gowan reported control of Fusarium disease in carnation flower soil utilizing MustGrow's mustard-derived biopesticide.Soil treated with MustGrow's product showed resilient carnation yield and health, suggesting systemic protection. MustGrow's treatment outperformed the grower standard of steam sterilization.Saskatoon, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - July 12, 2021) - MustGrow Biologics Corp. (CSE: MGRO) (OTCQX: MGROF) (FSE: 0C0) (\"MustGrow\") is pleased to announce positive results from its non-exclusive floriculture trials (the \"Carnation Trials\") in Colombia with Gowan Group (\"Gowan\"), a global, private family-owned agriculture solutions business specializing in developing, marketing, and manufacturing global agriculture inputs such as crop protection products, seeds and fertilizers. Gowan trialed MustGrow's patented mustard-derived biopesticide on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. dianthi (\"Fusarium\"). MustGrow's treatment outperformed both the grower standard of steam sterilization and the untreated check, controlling Fusarium in soil used to grow carnation flowers at economic application rates. MustGrow and Gowan are now conducting additional work to further evaluate the application potential of MustGrow's biopesticide product in Colombian floriculture markets. MustGrow's remarkably safe and effective organic biopesticide is plant-based - harnessing the mustard seed's natural defense mechanism to control diseases, insect pests and weeds. The Carnation Trials were conducted in soil and vegetal material from two leading carnation growers in the most important producing region in Cundinamarca, Colombia, through Gowan's biological division Ecoflora Agro. MustGrow's mustard-derived liquid biopesticide, TerraMG, was assessed pre- and post-treatment versus Steam Sterilized Soil to evaluate efficacy in the control of Fusarium on carnation plants through bioassay. Carnation damage caused by Fusarium was also evaluated in the plants and roots via the following parameters: Growth Parameters: Foliage state, root extension in the soil, plant and root size.Disease Presence: Fusarium and other pathogens, foliage and stem affectation scale, root damage, Fus...