Brimpton, Berkshire, England: Turf grass experiences ‘stress’ from a wide range of factors including drought, water logging, salinity, compaction and mowing height.

These symptoms of stress can cause a reduction in chlorophyll production. Indigrow’s Asset Gold has been developed as targeted stress relief of abiotic stress in a concentrated formulation for increased rapid impact.

The formulation is based on sustainable, naturally produced plant osmolytes, specifically aimed at countering many stressful situations, including anaerobic, drought and saline conditions.

The raw materials are derived from plants which have evolved in harsh environments and produce significant amounts of these amino acids in order to survive.

“These osmolytes keep the osmotic balance of the plant cells to enhance functionality of the organelles, maintain turgidity and reduce the impact and subsequent damage of reactive oxygen species,” said Brian Croose, Asean Regional Manager for Indigrow, a Full Business Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

Proline – Amino Acid

One of the natural defence mechanisms of plants to the many turf grass stresses is to increase the production of the amino acid, Proline, which reduces the damaging ‘Free Radicals’ which attack plant cells.

Croose said: “Our latest trial work highlights the impact Asset Gold has on the natural ability of plants to produce a range of amino acids, including Proline, as well as increasing chlorophyll levels.

“Trials have shown the positive effect of Asset Gold on the production of proline and chlorophyll, compared to a control.”

‘Asset Gold’ is one a of a group of these ‘osmolyte’ compounds and is extracted from a plant species which has naturally occurring high levels.

Asset Gold helps overcome plant stress and aids recovery by:

• Osmotic Regulation
• Cell Membrane Protection
• Reduction in Free Radical Production
• Protection of Photo-synthetic Bio-chemical Pathways
• Stimulates the natural production of amino acids in plants, including proline.

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