The condition of a grape’s root system is often a good indication of the overall health of the crop. A crop’s roots play a key role in the nutrition and development of the plant. It is not enough to have nutrients available in the soil — the plant also needs the appropriate structures to use them.
A grapevine’s root system plays several functions for the crop, including acting as the foundation of the vine, absorbing water and mineral nutrients, storing carbohydrates and nutrients, and producing hormones essential for plant function.
There is no doubt a grapevine will feel the effects of a poor root structure. For stronger roots, Arysta LifeScience recommends PILATUS® Nutrient Formulation.
PILATUS is a globally proven proprietary formulation designed to establish a solid plant foundation by initiating and continuously promoting the root development of specialty crops. The product’s strong formulation promotes root development, growth and optimal nutrient absorption, resulting in better overall plant vigor and higher yields.
The Proprietary Nutrient Formulation is ideal for a wide variety of specialty crops such as almonds and citrus, in addition to vines. And for convenience, it is easily applied to soil via irrigation system, in-furrow or drench. PILATUS can be tank-mixed with most drip- or drench-applied soluble fertilizers, commercial bulk drip-run fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides and other pesticides labeled for use on the intended crop.
Backed by results
With PILATUS, growers can be confident in their vineyard. In recent trials, grapes treated with PILATUS at the beginning and end of flowering experienced a one-ton-per acre increase in yield.
Performance assurance
With the PILATUS Performance Assurance Program, Arysta LifeScience guarantees a positive yield response in not only wine grapes but also almonds and citrus. If the product is applied as outlined in the rules and conditions for the specialty crops listed and yield improvement does not cover the cost of PILATUS, Arysta LifeScience will replace the PILATUS that was purchased.
The health of a vineyard starts at the roots. To learn more about how to care for your crop’s root system, visit SFGate. For a closer look at PILATUS and the Arysta LifeScience portfolio of grape protection products, click here or contact your local Arysta LifeScience sales representative.
