Impact of CanolaGuard on the Soil Microbiome in Rapeseed

Seedforward sought to comprehensively evaluate CanolaGuard's effectiveness in Rapeseed across various locations, focusing on its impact on disease resistance, nutritional enhancement, and overall sustainability.

The company aimed to gather soil data to validate claims that CanolaGuard enriches the soil with a higher concentration of macronutrients, micronutrients, activators, and biostimulants. In turn, this may contribute to improved crop establishment, enhanced nutritional efficiency, and increased vitality of the plants.

The Solution

To address Rapeseed cultivation challenges, Seedforward conducted BeCrop® Trials with Biome Makers, assessing the impact of CanolaGuard.

Soil samples from two locations at three timepoints (3 control, 3 CanolaGuard treated) were DNA sequenced and analyzed using AI, revealing soil microbiome functions.

Harnessing the capabilities of advanced technologies and insights derived from data analysis, the BeCrop Trials empower our clients with precise recommendations and a profound comprehension of their soil ecosystem, ultimately leading to elevated outcomes in Rapeseed cultivation.

By leveraging advanced technologies and data-driven insights, BeCrop® Trials provide information on the best mode of action. This cutting-edge approach equips our clients with precise recommendations and a deeper understanding of their soil ecosystem, leading to enhanced rapeseed outcomes.

Results

The results from the BeCrop Trials revealed the following about the impact CanolaGuard had on soil microbiome in RapeSeed.

CROP ESTABLISHMENT: Increases phytohormone-producing microorganisms, especially gibberellins, related to improving germination, as indicated in the claim "crop establishment." Also the auxin and cytokinin production were impacted.
NUTRITIONAL EFFICIENCY: Increases microorganisms related to exopolysaccharides and siderophores production, improving nutritional efficiency, as indicated in the claim "Nutritional efficiency."
VITALITY: Increases abscisic acid-producing microorganisms, improving plant resistance to stress, as indicated in the claim “Vitality.”

Next Steps:
Seedforward can take the following steps to gain further insight to their product performance.

Analyze the impact of the product on soil microbiome in other crops.
Compare the product against similar products from other companies.
To better understand the effect of location, soil, and climatic factors on the product's impact on the microbiota, conduct BeCrop Trials in several locations. Large BeCrop Trials, with at least 10 locations, are suited to be a recommendation tool.