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The trial compared a grower standard grape production protocol to the standard plus additional applications of Nualgi Foliar Spray. The section that received Nualgi Foliar Spray showed visible increases in berry size, cluster fullness, and accelerated fruit coloring. It yielded 14.99% more boxes of grapes and $2,470 more in profit compared to the grower standard section. The addition of Nualgi Foliar Spray improved plant growth, stress tolerance, and productivity.

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FROM ROOTS TO FRUIT! COMPLETE AGRONOMIC CONSULTING SUPPORT PROVIDED BY PEST CONTROL ADVISORS, QUALIFIED APPLICATORS, CERTIFIED CROP ADVISORS, CERTIFIED IRRIGATION SPECIALIST! Nualgi Foliar Fertilizer Fresh Market Grape Trial Kingsburg, CA May-­­August 2015 9th Leaf Crop Commissioned by Nualgi America, Inc. 100 E San Marcos Boulevard, Suite 400, San Marcos, CA 92069 Field Trial Performed by Jeff Hill, PCA, CCA, QAL. President, ATP AGRICULTURE & IRRIGATION CONSULTANTS using research parameters per ARM reporting software Analytical Laboratory: A&L Western Laboratory, DellaValle Labs PCA: J. Hill Grower: Sweeney Family Farms
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Objective 3. Methodology 3.1 Trial Location 3.2 Weather, timing 3.3 Soils 3.4 Test protocol 4. Trial Milestones 4.1 Growth and output 4.2 Nutrient Assessment 4.3 Color 4.4 Plant stress assessment 4.5 Pest and disease resistance 5. Return on Investment 6. Trial Comments
1. Introduction Nualgi America, Inc. has engaged JTP Agriculture and Irrigation Consultants to conduct field trials of its foliar fertilizer product, Nualgi Foliar Spray. NualgiAmerica also markets water treatment products such as NualgiPonds and Nualgi Aquarium. Nualgi America is based in San Marcos, CA. Nualgi Foliar Spray is an advanced nano scale foliar spray, which combines a balanced mix of 13 plant nutrients in a single formulation. It contains primary nutrients (P,K); secondary nutrients (Ca, Mg, S); Micro Nutrients (Fe, MN, Zn, Cu, B, Mo) and in addition Silica and Cobalt. The particle size is between 1 and 30 nano meters. It is unlikeother foliar agents, which comprise of limited nutrients in the formulation. All nutrients are at nano scale allowing for easier fluming in the tank and smaller micro droplets during application. This report covers detailed data and commentary on the trial of Nualgi Foliar Spray applied to a processing tomatoes crop in Firebaugh, CA from planting to harvest during May-­­August 2015 2. Objective The objective of the trial is to prove or disprove the efficacy of Nualgi Foliar Spray on fresh market grapes based on grower standard with a minimal approach of including Nualgi Foliar. 3. Methodology 3.1 Trial Location Trial was performed in Kingsburg, CA on a 2.5 acres section located in 60-­­acre block. Kingsburg was chosen, as it is an ideal location within the fresh market grape production area of California. 3.2 Weather, timing The climate of the Kingsburg area is relatively cool and moist in the winter and warm and dry in the summer. Relative humidity readings of 15 percent are common on summer afternoons, and readings as low as 8 percent have been recorded. In contrast to this, humidity readings average 90 percent during the morning hoursof December and January. Average monthly temperatures range from 45.3°F in January to 80.6°F in July. Summer weather is typically at or above 90°F over100 days per year. Temperatures of 32°F and below occur only about 27 days per year.
Central California’s weather is mainly influenced by the North Pacific High Pressure system. During the summer, a high-­­pressure ridge develops over the Pacific Ocean blocking the penetration of moist air from the Pacific. This high-­­pressure system tends to weaken during the winter months thereby opening the door to Pacific storms. Nearly 90 percent of Firebaugh’s annual precipitation falls in the six months between November and April. The mean annual rainfall is 8.27 inches. Air movement through the San Joaquin Valley is usually in a northwest to southeast direction. Wind enters the Valley over the passes east of the San Francisco Bay and exits through mountain passes at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, principally Tehachapi. 3.3 Soils TAXONOMIC CLASS: Coarse-­­loamy, mixed, super active, nonacid, thermic Xeric Torriorthents TYPICAL PEDON: Hesperia fine sandy loam-­­-­­disturbed site. (Colors are for dry soil unless otherwise stated). Ap-­­-­­0 to 4 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) fine sandy loam, dark brown (10YR4/3) moist; weak medium sub angular blocky structure; slightly hard, very friable, nonstick and nonplastic; common very fine roots; common very fine interstitial and few very fine tubular pores; slightly acid (pH 6.3); abrupt smooth boundary. (4 to 10 inches thick). C1-­­-­­4to 22 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) fine sandy loam, dark brown (10YR 4/3) moist; massive; slightly hard, friable, nonsticky and nonplastic; common very fine and few fine roots; common very fine interstitial and few veryfine tubular pores; slightly alkaline (pH 7.5); gradual smooth boundary. (16 to20 inches thick). C2-­­-­­22 to 54 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) fine sandy loam, dark brown (10YR 4/3) moist; massive; slightly hard, friable, nonsticky and nonplastic; common very fine and few fine roots; common very fine interstitial, and few veryfine tubular pores; slightly effervescent with disseminated lime moderately alkaline (pH 8.0); gradual smooth boundary. (30 to 34 inchesthick). C3-­­-­­54 to 77 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) sandy loam, dark brown (10YR 4/3) moist; massive; slightly hard, friable, nonsticky and nonplastic; commonvery fine, few fine roots; common very fine interstitial, few very fine tubular pores; strongly effervescent with disseminated lime; moderately alkaline (pH 8.0).
3.4 Irrigation Irrigation for grapevines are done based on a simplistic approach and usually focuses on crop appearance and feel. Some growers enlist pressure bomb readings and irrigate based on the negative bars reaching 11 to 13 bars, which means that it’s a limited stress irrigation. This is a little different for fresh market grapes and the crop loads are heavier and therefor need a good amount of water to keep them moving. Drip irrigation using above ground lines with ½ gal per hour emitters are utilized and irrigation is done at 6 gal per plant per week through the growing season. Water is slowed during harvest to allow ripening and avoid swelling with water and lowering sugars (brix). After harvest is completed a 24-­­hour set is put down to start storage in the plant for the coming season. 3.5 Test Protocol This trial consisted of 2 trial segments focusing on the grower standard, as well as grower standard with the addition of Nualgi Foliar. Grower Standard: Growers standard consisted of multiple injections and foliar throughout growing season. At swell an application of 3-­­18-­­18 was applied at 10 gal per acre. Twelve inches of growth a foliar application of evergreen was applied at 1qt per acre and an injection of Calcium Thiosulfate at 15 gal per acre followed by 1 gal of AgroBactor. At twenty inches of growth and pre-­­bloom a foliar of Zinquexx at 1 qt per acre plus Magnet B at 1 pt per acre with 1 gal of AgroBactor per acre and Fosfi-­­Cal at 2 pounds per acre drip applied. Post bloom application of potassium thiosulfate at 20 gal per acre was used with a foliar of Best K at 1 qt per acre. Swelling an additional application of AgroBactor was applied with Best K and Saeta Gold each at 1 qt per acre. Grower Standard + Nualgi Foliar: The only difference between this plotand grower standard was the application of 6 foliar shots at 200ml per application of Nualgi Foliar.
4 Trial Milestones 4.1 Growth and Output There was a visible growth difference between the section that was applied with NF as an add on. We saw a visible increase in size of berries, color of leaves and overall fullness of clusters. GS+NF
GS+NF 4.2 Nutrient Assessment There were no noticeable differences between the grower standard and the reduced grower standard with the addition of Nualgi. One element not analyzed in current lab protocol is Si. This will need to be observed in the future asthe overall growth and impact of the plants respiration is driven by Si, a key partof Nualgi. 4.3 Color Visually you can see a size comparison of the crimson seedless based on the use of a quarter as well as the cluster in the center was treated with NF versus Grower standard. This became fully colored 11 days sooner as you can seethe 2 GS clusters in various stages ofripening.
4.4 Plant Stress Assessment One thing that we needed to consider is the overall impact of waterand environmental stress points and how that affects the plants ability to continue respiration. When plants come under any stress whether environmental due to mainly heat or dehydration due to water deficit irrigations the plant slows and therefore affects yields and quality. Wedid not consider the quality of the water as a factor but this should be considered in the future as wells get lower and heavy metals increase. We would also look at Na issues in the water and the effects on plant growth and performance when utilizing Nualgi in the future. The look of thecrop before harvest is a perfect sign of overall stress impact and how the addition of Nualgi helped.
GS +NF Canopy appears strong with no major visible issues ofstress.
4.5 Pest and Disease Resistance While the use of Si has been proven to decrease diseases and orpest pressures we didn’t perform these test, as Nualgi will be utilized asa nutritional and not as a dual-­­purpose material. We did visually see novisible issues in the NF blocks but no relationship was established. 5. Return on investment We calculated the ROI based on boxes picked and the additional cost per box versus profit. 17910 Gross Price/Box GS+NF 20#/Boxes 1194 15240 GS 1016 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 1600018000
If you take in consideration of the increase in cost of application of the NF at $200 per acre the overall impact to the yield and profit improvement was $2470.00. There is no other ROI consideration needed as the only variation between plots were the additional applications of NF. 6. Trial Comments After trial completed it is obvious that the overall impact of Nualgi Foliar as anadded material will increase the plants coloring and yield. We feel a major player for this is the size of the material as well as the essential nutrients that are often overlooked in a crop cycle. While we feel that over applications of synthetic based nutrients deplete the soil profileof the carbon chain molecules and strips bonds therefor causing depletion of nutrients and the need forever increasing amount of materials the addition of Nualgi Foliar will helpsustain plant growth and overall health. This is due to the active elements inside thematerials, which help increase photosynthesis and enables the plants to absorb more CO2. This in turn increases liquid based carbons in the plant and allows for more translocation and a healthier more robust plant. Quality of Crop: The overall impact of Nualgi on the crop itself is simply undeniable. What we can see with the addition of NF there is a decrease in plant stress and an increase of rigidity of the plant. This helps the plant to increase respiration and photosynthesis. NF as an add it to a program can allow growers to increase the plants ability to grow and therefor is a beneficial add to a grower basedprogram. Gross Profit in Dollars 2670 increase profit on NF treated secjon GS GS+NF
Effects on Yield: After reviewing the harvest records the GS + NF had an increase in quality and overall yield of 14.99%. That equated to enough of a revenue increase based on crop sales alone to cover the price of theapplications.
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  • 1. FROM ROOTS TO FRUIT! COMPLETE AGRONOMIC CONSULTING SUPPORT PROVIDED BY PEST CONTROL ADVISORS, QUALIFIED APPLICATORS, CERTIFIED CROP ADVISORS, CERTIFIED IRRIGATION SPECIALIST! Nualgi Foliar Fertilizer Fresh Market Grape Trial Kingsburg, CA May-­­August 2015 9th Leaf Crop Commissioned by Nualgi America, Inc. 100 E San Marcos Boulevard, Suite 400, San Marcos, CA 92069 Field Trial Performed by Jeff Hill, PCA, CCA, QAL. President, ATP AGRICULTURE & IRRIGATION CONSULTANTS using research parameters per ARM reporting software Analytical Laboratory: A&L Western Laboratory, DellaValle Labs PCA: J. Hill Grower: Sweeney Family Farms
  • 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Objective 3. Methodology 3.1 Trial Location 3.2 Weather, timing 3.3 Soils 3.4 Test protocol 4. Trial Milestones 4.1 Growth and output 4.2 Nutrient Assessment 4.3 Color 4.4 Plant stress assessment 4.5 Pest and disease resistance 5. Return on Investment 6. Trial Comments
  • 3. 1. Introduction Nualgi America, Inc. has engaged JTP Agriculture and Irrigation Consultants to conduct field trials of its foliar fertilizer product, Nualgi Foliar Spray. NualgiAmerica also markets water treatment products such as NualgiPonds and Nualgi Aquarium. Nualgi America is based in San Marcos, CA. Nualgi Foliar Spray is an advanced nano scale foliar spray, which combines a balanced mix of 13 plant nutrients in a single formulation. It contains primary nutrients (P,K); secondary nutrients (Ca, Mg, S); Micro Nutrients (Fe, MN, Zn, Cu, B, Mo) and in addition Silica and Cobalt. The particle size is between 1 and 30 nano meters. It is unlikeother foliar agents, which comprise of limited nutrients in the formulation. All nutrients are at nano scale allowing for easier fluming in the tank and smaller micro droplets during application. This report covers detailed data and commentary on the trial of Nualgi Foliar Spray applied to a processing tomatoes crop in Firebaugh, CA from planting to harvest during May-­­August 2015 2. Objective The objective of the trial is to prove or disprove the efficacy of Nualgi Foliar Spray on fresh market grapes based on grower standard with a minimal approach of including Nualgi Foliar. 3. Methodology 3.1 Trial Location Trial was performed in Kingsburg, CA on a 2.5 acres section located in 60-­­acre block. Kingsburg was chosen, as it is an ideal location within the fresh market grape production area of California. 3.2 Weather, timing The climate of the Kingsburg area is relatively cool and moist in the winter and warm and dry in the summer. Relative humidity readings of 15 percent are common on summer afternoons, and readings as low as 8 percent have been recorded. In contrast to this, humidity readings average 90 percent during the morning hoursof December and January. Average monthly temperatures range from 45.3°F in January to 80.6°F in July. Summer weather is typically at or above 90°F over100 days per year. Temperatures of 32°F and below occur only about 27 days per year.
  • 4. Central California’s weather is mainly influenced by the North Pacific High Pressure system. During the summer, a high-­­pressure ridge develops over the Pacific Ocean blocking the penetration of moist air from the Pacific. This high-­­pressure system tends to weaken during the winter months thereby opening the door to Pacific storms. Nearly 90 percent of Firebaugh’s annual precipitation falls in the six months between November and April. The mean annual rainfall is 8.27 inches. Air movement through the San Joaquin Valley is usually in a northwest to southeast direction. Wind enters the Valley over the passes east of the San Francisco Bay and exits through mountain passes at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, principally Tehachapi. 3.3 Soils TAXONOMIC CLASS: Coarse-­­loamy, mixed, super active, nonacid, thermic Xeric Torriorthents TYPICAL PEDON: Hesperia fine sandy loam-­­-­­disturbed site. (Colors are for dry soil unless otherwise stated). Ap-­­-­­0 to 4 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) fine sandy loam, dark brown (10YR4/3) moist; weak medium sub angular blocky structure; slightly hard, very friable, nonstick and nonplastic; common very fine roots; common very fine interstitial and few very fine tubular pores; slightly acid (pH 6.3); abrupt smooth boundary. (4 to 10 inches thick). C1-­­-­­4to 22 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) fine sandy loam, dark brown (10YR 4/3) moist; massive; slightly hard, friable, nonsticky and nonplastic; common very fine and few fine roots; common very fine interstitial and few veryfine tubular pores; slightly alkaline (pH 7.5); gradual smooth boundary. (16 to20 inches thick). C2-­­-­­22 to 54 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) fine sandy loam, dark brown (10YR 4/3) moist; massive; slightly hard, friable, nonsticky and nonplastic; common very fine and few fine roots; common very fine interstitial, and few veryfine tubular pores; slightly effervescent with disseminated lime moderately alkaline (pH 8.0); gradual smooth boundary. (30 to 34 inchesthick). C3-­­-­­54 to 77 inches; pale brown (10YR 6/3) sandy loam, dark brown (10YR 4/3) moist; massive; slightly hard, friable, nonsticky and nonplastic; commonvery fine, few fine roots; common very fine interstitial, few very fine tubular pores; strongly effervescent with disseminated lime; moderately alkaline (pH 8.0).
  • 5. 3.4 Irrigation Irrigation for grapevines are done based on a simplistic approach and usually focuses on crop appearance and feel. Some growers enlist pressure bomb readings and irrigate based on the negative bars reaching 11 to 13 bars, which means that it’s a limited stress irrigation. This is a little different for fresh market grapes and the crop loads are heavier and therefor need a good amount of water to keep them moving. Drip irrigation using above ground lines with ½ gal per hour emitters are utilized and irrigation is done at 6 gal per plant per week through the growing season. Water is slowed during harvest to allow ripening and avoid swelling with water and lowering sugars (brix). After harvest is completed a 24-­­hour set is put down to start storage in the plant for the coming season. 3.5 Test Protocol This trial consisted of 2 trial segments focusing on the grower standard, as well as grower standard with the addition of Nualgi Foliar. Grower Standard: Growers standard consisted of multiple injections and foliar throughout growing season. At swell an application of 3-­­18-­­18 was applied at 10 gal per acre. Twelve inches of growth a foliar application of evergreen was applied at 1qt per acre and an injection of Calcium Thiosulfate at 15 gal per acre followed by 1 gal of AgroBactor. At twenty inches of growth and pre-­­bloom a foliar of Zinquexx at 1 qt per acre plus Magnet B at 1 pt per acre with 1 gal of AgroBactor per acre and Fosfi-­­Cal at 2 pounds per acre drip applied. Post bloom application of potassium thiosulfate at 20 gal per acre was used with a foliar of Best K at 1 qt per acre. Swelling an additional application of AgroBactor was applied with Best K and Saeta Gold each at 1 qt per acre. Grower Standard + Nualgi Foliar: The only difference between this plotand grower standard was the application of 6 foliar shots at 200ml per application of Nualgi Foliar.
  • 6. 4 Trial Milestones 4.1 Growth and Output There was a visible growth difference between the section that was applied with NF as an add on. We saw a visible increase in size of berries, color of leaves and overall fullness of clusters. GS+NF
  • 7. GS+NF 4.2 Nutrient Assessment There were no noticeable differences between the grower standard and the reduced grower standard with the addition of Nualgi. One element not analyzed in current lab protocol is Si. This will need to be observed in the future asthe overall growth and impact of the plants respiration is driven by Si, a key partof Nualgi. 4.3 Color Visually you can see a size comparison of the crimson seedless based on the use of a quarter as well as the cluster in the center was treated with NF versus Grower standard. This became fully colored 11 days sooner as you can seethe 2 GS clusters in various stages ofripening.
  • 8. 4.4 Plant Stress Assessment One thing that we needed to consider is the overall impact of waterand environmental stress points and how that affects the plants ability to continue respiration. When plants come under any stress whether environmental due to mainly heat or dehydration due to water deficit irrigations the plant slows and therefore affects yields and quality. Wedid not consider the quality of the water as a factor but this should be considered in the future as wells get lower and heavy metals increase. We would also look at Na issues in the water and the effects on plant growth and performance when utilizing Nualgi in the future. The look of thecrop before harvest is a perfect sign of overall stress impact and how the addition of Nualgi helped.
  • 9. GS +NF Canopy appears strong with no major visible issues ofstress.
  • 10. 4.5 Pest and Disease Resistance While the use of Si has been proven to decrease diseases and orpest pressures we didn’t perform these test, as Nualgi will be utilized asa nutritional and not as a dual-­­purpose material. We did visually see novisible issues in the NF blocks but no relationship was established. 5. Return on investment We calculated the ROI based on boxes picked and the additional cost per box versus profit. 17910 Gross Price/Box GS+NF 20#/Boxes 1194 15240 GS 1016 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 1600018000
  • 11. If you take in consideration of the increase in cost of application of the NF at $200 per acre the overall impact to the yield and profit improvement was $2470.00. There is no other ROI consideration needed as the only variation between plots were the additional applications of NF. 6. Trial Comments After trial completed it is obvious that the overall impact of Nualgi Foliar as anadded material will increase the plants coloring and yield. We feel a major player for this is the size of the material as well as the essential nutrients that are often overlooked in a crop cycle. While we feel that over applications of synthetic based nutrients deplete the soil profileof the carbon chain molecules and strips bonds therefor causing depletion of nutrients and the need forever increasing amount of materials the addition of Nualgi Foliar will helpsustain plant growth and overall health. This is due to the active elements inside thematerials, which help increase photosynthesis and enables the plants to absorb more CO2. This in turn increases liquid based carbons in the plant and allows for more translocation and a healthier more robust plant. Quality of Crop: The overall impact of Nualgi on the crop itself is simply undeniable. What we can see with the addition of NF there is a decrease in plant stress and an increase of rigidity of the plant. This helps the plant to increase respiration and photosynthesis. NF as an add it to a program can allow growers to increase the plants ability to grow and therefor is a beneficial add to a grower basedprogram. Gross Profit in Dollars 2670 increase profit on NF treated secjon GS GS+NF
  • 12. Effects on Yield: After reviewing the harvest records the GS + NF had an increase in quality and overall yield of 14.99%. That equated to enough of a revenue increase based on crop sales alone to cover the price of theapplications.