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As a plant’s primary absorption organ, the health of the root system is a critical determinant of crop growth and development. A robust root system efficiently absorbs water and nutrients from the soil to support the growth of the plant's above-ground parts. Moreover, the root system interacts with soil microorganisms, promoting plant growth.

However, the unscientific use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides by growers over the past years has led to soil structural damage, decreasing soil’s water retention and permeability, and impairing crop root development. This practice has also decreased the population of beneficial soil microorganisms and reduced biodiversity, undermining the soil's natural regulatory ability and ecosystem services. And climate change has increased the challenges for crop cultivation.

How to improve plant’s root health

CHICO ARPHAGOLD^® is a pure biological product based on Arbuscular Mycorrhiza. It establishes mycorrhizal symbiosis with most plant roots and increases the contact area between roots and soil, creating an extensive mycelium network that:

1) Enhances root nutrient absorption and utilization, reducing chemical fertilizer use by up to 50%.

2) Prevents soil-borne diseases, combats continuous cropping issues, and inhibits nematodes.

3) Improves soil environment and promotes sustainable agriculture.

4) Increases crop resistance to stress (drought, salinity, heavy metals, etc.).

CHICO ARPHAGOLD^® (Arbuscular Mycorrhiza) Features

CHICO technical team is committed to sustainable agriculture while stressing the convenience of product application. ARPHAGOLD^®'s powder and granular formulations are designed for different crop and soil conditions.

Powder

Suitable for seed dressing, culture of seedlings, or to be mixed with fertilizers.
Applicable to various crops and planting scenarios, including direct seeding, transplanting, and post-harvest maintenance.
Offering convenience and flexibility for quick application at different growth stages.

Granular

Up to three-year shelf life thanks to its porous ceramsite-like structure, mitigating providers’ stress from stock.
Suitable for seed dressing, culture of seedlings, or to be mixed with fertilizers.

Field Trial

"Global temperature rise and frequent extreme weather pose serious challenges to agricultural production, particularly impacting crop yields. Soil health is crucial for crop growth and yield. While climate change directly affects soil temperature and humidity, influencing crop growing conditions," said Mr. Michael, Technical Director at CHICO.

"Once ARPHAGOLD^® establishes a symbiotic system with plant roots, it significantly improves crop resistance to adverse environmental conditions, such as drought. Its exogenous hyphae continue to proliferate in the soil, expanding the root surface area and nutrient and water absorption. This results in more uniform plant growth and a healthier root system."

About Chico

Chico Crop Science Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise that has won many national awards and invention patents. Chico focuses on developing and supplying growers with comprehensive agricultural inputs, including crop nutrition, seed treatment, and systematic control of crop diseases, insect pests and weeds. Over the years, Chico has accumulated abundant experience in farming, and has always devoted itself to technological innovation, which aims to promote the development of green and sustainable agriculture.