Quick Facts
- Foliar-applied LCO signalling molecule supports photosynthetic efficiency and carbohydrate production.
- Supports reproductive development and yield potential – flowering, grain fill and overall crop performance.
- Helps crops maintain productivity during periods of heat, drought and other environmental (abiotic) stresses.
- Easy-to-use water-soluble liquid formulation is compatible in tank with a wide range of crop nutrition and crop protection products.
Supporting Documents
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Product Overview
Ratchet® delivers a biological signalling molecule directly to the plant when applied foliarly. This biological signalling tells the plant to ramp up key physiological processes associated with photosynthetic activity. Greater photosynthetic activity means greater production of sugars, the energy and carbon building blocks the plant uses for growth, development, and managing environmental stress. More plant energy means the plant can support stronger growth, improve the plant’s response when conditions become challenging, and ultimately increase yield potential.
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Biological Active |
Function |
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LCO (lipo-chitooligosaccharide) technology |
Applied as a foliar treatment, the LCO signalling molecule activates key plant growth and stress-response pathways, helping crops maintain growth through periods of environmental stress and supporting improved yield. |
Grower Trials
Ratchet® increases kernel development and consistency, enhancing crop maturity and reducing the drying time needed at harvest.
Ratchet® helps plants better withstand abiotic stress under drought conditions.
Ratchet® increased above-ground biomass and achieved a 4 bu/ac yield increase compared to untreated check.
Crops
Wheat
Canola
Soybean
Full crop listing
- Barley
- Canola
- Corn
- Flax
- Mustard
- Potato
- Rye
- Soybean
- Sunflower
- Wheat
- Oat
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Yukon
Product Specifications
Tech Specs
Application Info
Timing: Apply during active vegetative growth through early reproductive development, coinciding with typical herbicide and/or fungicide timing.
Application method: Ground or aerial.
Repeat application: For split applications, make a second application 14 days after the initial treatment.
Tank-Mix Compatibility
When tank mixing, follow the most restrictive label limitations and precautions of all products in the mixture.
Packaging and Application Rates
Packaging | 2 × 9.5 L jugs |
Application rate | 120 ml/ac (80 ac/jug) or 60 ml/ac for split applications (maximum two applications) |
Ground application water volume | 38–76 L/ac (10–20 gal/ac) |
Formulation | Water-soluble liquid |
Application | Ground or aerial |
Always read and follow label instructions. Member of CropLife Canada. FMC and the FMC logo are trademarks of FMC Corporation or an affiliate. Ratchet is a trademark of Novozymes A/S. © 2026 FMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 25059 - 8/26
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