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biostimulants

Seaweed extracts – what makes them work?

Most of the seaweed extracts used in agriculture as biostimulants are extracted from species of brown algae (Phaeophyceae); principally the species Ascophyllum nodosum (knotted wrack), which grows in the intertidal zone of the Northern Hemisphere. It is thought that the stressful conditions of repeated exposure to desiccation, ultraviolet light and temperature fluctuations experienced by the […]


2017 Field trial results; Thatch Degrader on amenity turf

At Plater Bio we manufacture two products which are designed to improve the rate at which organic matter is broken down in the soil; Stubble Digester focuses on arable crops, and Thatch Degrader for sports and amenity turf. Both products utilize the same intrinsic technology, which we know from our previous laboratory trials to be […]


Chitin and Chitosan biostimulants

Chitosan is a natural polymer that has applications in a range of industries. Here at Plater Bio we are working on an exciting project to manufacture chitosan on an industrial scale. The facility we are designing will be the only one of its kind in Europe. Chitosan manufacturing begins by extracting the polysaccharide chitin, which […]


What to look for when purchasing biostimulants

According to the European Commission, biostimulants are “Substances or micro-organisms whose function when applied to plants or the rhizosphere is to stimulate natural processes to enhance/benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient efficiency, tolerance to abiotic stress, and crop quality.” The reason I need to start an article on biostimulants with a dry definition is because they do […]


Why are Plater Bio products different?

Plater Bio’s focus is on innovation and combining this with quality manufacturing. This will ensure that our new products go significantly beyond what is currently on the market and address real needs/gaps in the market. A key product area is centred around manufacturing active ingredients from plants, algae and fungi, rather than crude extracts. Plater Bio are […]