Trial results Plants for Plants®

In the last 5 years, we’ve conducted more than 120 scientific and demonstration trials to prove the effect of the product in both stress and comfort conditions, and to let the growers experience the product.

We test three products with different aims: PlantsforPlants®4-Vita foliar applied to increase Water Use Efficiency (WUE), PlantsforPlants® 4-Good foliar applied to increase Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE), and PlantsforPlants®4-Terra soil-applied to increase Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE). The results so far have the following trend:

Thanks to the trials, we get a better understanding of what the plants need in every circumstance, and how we can enhance the crop's performance using Plants for Plants®. Now we know exactly how to apply, what is the precise dosage for each crop, and how to position the products.

Plants for Plants® trials - 2019

In 2019, in the frame of the EU founded LIFE Project, we tested the Plants for Plants® prototypes in three climatic zones all around Europe (B4 trials).

We performed trials in different countries on different crops, like strawberries, apples, potatoes, sugarbeets, tomatoes, grapes, etc. Using this approach, we measured the efficiency of the Plants for Plants solutions under certain conditions and in different locations.

We traveled to The Netherlands, France, Croatia, Poland, and Italy (Veneto and Sicily), for a total of 28 travels and 608 hours of journey! In all these countries we were welcomed by very willing and interested farmers, that helped us with their time and observations.

Some trials results were excellent, as in sugar beet where there was a terrific increase in yield and sugar content of tomatoes, where -30% of water was achieved without dramatically change the yield, and overall very good results were obtained in the majority of the crops, with a saving of water, phosphorus, and fungicides. A lot of people were involved in this part of the project both from Landlab and Van Iperen International.

Some trials were performed by external subcontractors, under Landlab supervision: The Faculty of Agrobiotechnology in Osijek and Rusthoeve in the Netherland.

All these trials will be repeated again in 2020, and on a bigger scale, with the help of many distributors and farmers, in 11 countries in the B5 trials.

"I was really interested in the fact that Plants for Plants4-Terra can help the plants to better uptake the phosphorus from the soil. The trials performed were really fruitful and effective, the number of melons that ripened early was impressive comparing to conventional fertilization, which resulted in early harvest and higher profit."

Davide Talassi

Melon Grower - Italy

Plants for Plants® demo trials - 2020

Despite the challenges met in 2020, we managed to continue the field trials and release the initial results of the Plants for Plants® demo trials. The test area of the European pilot have been 220 hectares in 2020; 40 hectares of which were treated with the new biostimulants.

We executed 29 trials in 8 European countries on a selection of cash crops, arable, and fruit trees. In total, 14 different crops were treated, including corn, potato, wheat, canola, sunflower, sugar beet, barley, melon, tomato, wine grape, strawberry, pear, apple, and apricot.

Together with our French partner, Arterris, we conducted four trials on wine grapes, apricot, sunflower, and corn. The solutions tested were Plants for Plants® 4-Terra and 4-Vita, and we verified claims on Water Use Efficiency (WUE) and Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE). All demo trials showed an increased total yield. However, the most outstanding performance was noted on apricots with an increase of more than 40%.

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Terra Apricot- Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Corn - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Wine grapes- Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Sunflower- Download here

In The Netherlands, we tested Plants for Plants® 4-Terra, 4-Good, and 4-Vita on two different crops: pears and two different varieties of potatoes. The four trials revealed relevant results on total yield, confirming the Water Use Efficiency (WUE) and Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) of the plants. In particular, the pears offered a 23% increase in total yield with 30% less P2O5 on the treated plot.

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Terra Pear - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Good Seed Potato - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Potato (Innovator) - Download here

With the help of LandLab and Terre Emerse, we executed three trials in Italy. Plants for Plants® 4-Terra and 4-Vita were tested on wheat, industrial tomato, and melon. The trials endorsed the Water Use Efficiency (WUE) and Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) on the plants and an increase of total yield on the three crops.

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Wheat - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Terra Industrial Tomato - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Terra Melon - Download here

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With the support of Kekkila-VAPO Humic, we executed three demo trials on potatoes, sugar beet, and barley in Finland. The Plants for Plants® solutions, 4-Vita and 4-Good, were tested on all crops, verifying the enhancement of Water Use Efficiency (WUE) and Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE). Trials proved a better plant performance resulting in an increase in total yield.

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Good Potato- Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Sugar beet - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Barley - Download here

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Horticentar, our partner in Croatia, took care of the execution of four demonstration trials. The crops treated with Plants for Plants® 4-Terra and 4-Good were apple, sugar beet, strawberry, and potato. Although we observed no major differences, the yield was preserved despite the reduction of P2O5 fertilization on treated plots.

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Terra Apple - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Good Sugar beet - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Terra Strawberry - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Good Potato (Bellarosa) - Download here

Together with Agro Hellas and AGK, we tested Plants for Plants® 4-Terra and 4-Vita on tomatoes and corn in Greece. With different set-ups, such as the reduction of irrigation or P2O5 fertilization, the three trials showed diverse results. Nevertheless, we saw positive performance on corn with more than a 2% increase in total yield.

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Corn - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Terra Tomato - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Tomato - Download here

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Thanks to Caldena, our partner in Poland, we conducted two trials on canola and wheat. After testing Plants® 4-Vita on both crops, we didn't perceive any significant difference in the treated areas.

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Wheat - Download here

P4P Trial Results Leaflet 4-Vita Canola - Download here

Plants for Plants® demo trials - 2021

One of our goals for the 2021 trial campaign has been to increase the number of trials and crops to test. And finally, we accomplished this goal! Together with our partners, we've executed 95 demo trials (70 on LL002, 19 on LL004, and 6 on LL017). The 2021 trial campaign has allowed growers from 17 European countries to test P4P products on 30 different crops.

On a total of 414 ha, good results have been achieved in more than 60% of the trials. For 56% of trials, results were clearly positive, while no effect or lower produce has been observed only in 4% of trials. Do you want to know more in detail about the performance of one specific crop? Download the trial leaflets below!