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Phosphate is essential for plant health, particularly for crops that rely on biological nitrogen fixation like lentils and peas. However, phosphate availability is often limited due to soil fixation and its immobility.  

Factors Limiting Phosphate Availability 

Phosphate availability in soil can be restricted by: 

Novonesis is helping lead a new era in ag biological innovation, with deep roots in Western Canada and a legacy that began with the pioneering work of Philom Bios. From its early days in Saskatoon, the company has helped shape the global biologicals industry through science-backed, grower-tested solutions that deliver in the field. 

In farming, a strong start to the season often sets the stage for how well crops will finish. That’s where LCO Promoter Technology™ comes in, giving plants the boost they need right from day one. 

What is LCO? 

LCO stands for lipo-chitooligosaccharide, which is a naturally occurring signaling molecule produced by beneficial microbes like rhizobia and mycorrhizal fungi. These signals are crucial for forming symbiotic relationships that enable plants to access essential nutrients. 

How LCO Works with Rhizobia 

LCO Promoter Technology™ 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 Promoter Technology™ 

Crops need three main things to thrive: sunlight for photosynthesis and chlorophyll production, water to help with nutrient absorption and transpiration, and the nutrients themselves. While soil naturally contains nutrients, they're often unavailable in sufficient quantities, so they need to be added.