LCO signalling molecule gives crops a biological edge. Whether applied in-furrow as a liquid or embedded in your granule inoculant or as a liquid foliar with your herbicide or fungicide application, it helps establish key microbial partnerships earlier and more effectively, setting the stage for better nutrient use, stress tolerance, and yield.
In-Furrow Application
When applied in-furrow at seeding, LCO signalling molecule
- Kickstarts nodulation in legumes like lentils, peas and chickpeas
- Speeds up colonization of mycorrhizal fungi in pulses and cereals
- Enhances phosphorus uptake and nitrogen efficiency
- Induces spore germination of native arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi
- Restores AM fungal networks after canola or brassica crops
- Supports early-season root and shoot development
- Improves plant tolerance to drought and stress
Foliar Application
When applied as a foliar spray, LCO signalling molecule
- Increases photosynthetic efficiency and carbohydrate production to fuel plant growth
- Supports reproductive development and yield potential – flowering, grain fill and overall crop performance
- Supports stress resilience by helping plants maintain productivity during periods of heat, drought and other environmental (abiotic) stresses
- Easy-to-use water soluble liquid formulation for in-tank compatibility with a wide range of crop nutrition and crop protection products
Crop-By-Crop Snapshot of Synergy with Rhizobia Bacteria
| Crop |
Ability to Fix Nitrogen |
% of Required Nitrogen Fixed by Crop |
Key Benefits of Enhanced Nodulation and Nitrogen Fixation |
| Faba Bean | Strong | ~ 88%1 | Increases seed size and overall biomass |
| Soybean | Medium | 50 – 60% | Improved protein content, early nodulation, drought tolerance |
| Pea | Medium | ~56%1 | Enhanced root development, reduced lodging risk |
| Chickpea | Medium | ~56%1 | Better nodulation in alkaline soils, drought resilience |
| Lentil | Moderate | ~54%1 | Improved stand establishment, stress tolerance |
| Dry bean | Low to moderate | ~38%1 | More even maturity, helps reduce fertilizer need |
1Source: Dr. Fran Walley, University of Saskatchewan
Crop-By-Crop Snapshot of Mycorrhizal Benefits
| Crop | Mycorrhizal Association | Key Benefits of Beneficial Microbial Colonization |
| Lentil | Strong | High P uptake, drought resilience, better root health, increased yield |
| Chickpea | Strong | Same as lentils; particularly responsive in low-P, dryland, or marginal soils |
| Field Pea | Strong | Improves phosphorus and zinc uptake, boosts early growth and yield |
| Soybean | Moderate to strong | Enhanced early root growth better nutrient uptake, yield gains in low-P soils |
| Wheat | Moderate to strong | Improved phosphorus use efficiency, root architecture, drought tolerance, yield stability |
| Barley | Moderate | Better phosphorus uptake and root exploration; moderate drought resilience |
| Oats | Moderate | Some benefits to early growth and P uptake; typically less responsive than wheat or barley |
*Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM fungi or AMF)* are a type of beneficial soil fungi that form symbiotic relationships with most crop plants. They help extend the reach of the root system and improve uptake of nutrients like phosphorus, as well as water and micronutrients.
