BRANDT: three studies back up the positive results of Brandt InVigo
Three studies confirm that Brandt InVigo, a biostimulant registered in Europe, improves fruit set and yield under stressful conditions. Data from other crops confirms a similar trend
In strawberry trials, increases of up to 21.6% in yield and 18.6% more fruit per plant have been recorded, alongside significant improvements in firmness and sugar content. Episodes of climatic stress, which are becoming increasingly frequent in agriculture, are putting the productive capacity of crops to the test. In this context, various field studies demonstrate how the use of products [AB1.1] such as BRANDT InVigo, a biostimulant with European registration in accordance with current regulatory frameworks, can help improve plant yield and physiological stability. The most recent results obtained with BRANDT InVigo on different crops such as apple, potato and cucumber reflect significant improvements under abiotic stress conditions such as extreme temperatures, drought or salinity.
Specifically, the trials demonstrate:
- Up to 60% more fruit on apple trees under high-temperature conditions, alongside an increase in sugar content in situations of extreme cold.
- Increases of up to 37% in potato yield under heat stress conditions.
An increase in cucumber fruit weight of between 15% and 20% in soils with salinity issues, with a direct impact on commercial production.
Activation of key physiological mechanisms
The results observed are linked to BRANDT InVigo’s ability to modulate the crop’s physiological response to stressful conditions.
Its formulation, based on compounds such as AATC, proline and micronutrients, is linked to processes related to:
- Internal regulation of metabolism
- Osmotic regulation under adverse conditions
- Response to oxidative stress
- Efficiency in nutrient absorption and translocation
Together, these processes contribute to the continuity of plant processes during critical stages of development.
Impact on yield and quality
In addition to increases in production, trials show consistent improvements in key agronomic parameters. These include greater plant vigour, improved fruit set and a reduction in fruit drop during critical stages of the crop cycle. Improvements are also observed in the uniformity, size and final quality of the crop, aspects that are particularly relevant in growing seasons marked by unfavourable environmental conditions.
Consistent results across different crops
Data from other crops confirms a similar trend. In trials with strawberries, increases of up to 21.6% in yield and 18.6% more fruit per plant have been recorded, alongside significant improvements in firmness and sugar content. In watermelon and melon, studies show a reduction in fruit drop after fruit set, an increase in the number of marketable fruits and improvements of around 20% in average fruit weight, as well as a better distribution of fruit sizes.
This repetition of results across different crops suggests that the observed response is linked to common physiological mechanisms in the plant, which would explain the biostimulant’s versatility.
Adapting to a more demanding agricultural environment
The increase in extreme weather events is increasingly influencing crop performance. In this context, the use of tools that act on plant physiology is becoming increasingly important as a complement to traditional agronomic strategies. The data obtained in these trials suggest that such solutions help maintain crop productivity and quality, even in growing seasons marked by adverse conditions.
BRANDT is recognised as one of the fastest-growing family-owned businesses in the United States. With a portfolio of over 250 products, BRANDT is the preferred choice for tree crops, industrial crops, horticultural crops, lawns and ornamental plants.
Come and visit the Fruit Attraction stand 7D28.