RootMan-Z enhances establishment and early growth in arable crops, annual fruit and vegetables. Manganese and zinc are required for plant growth to help photosynthesis and boost auxin levels. Pidolic acid has a significant biostimulant effect on root and shoot development comparable to phosphite. It helps maximise growth in optimum conditions and when the crop is under abiotic stress. R100 boosts foliar nutrient uptake and increases cytokinin levels in tissues to stimulate growth.
Pidolic acid significantly increases root and shoot growth when applied to crops early in the growing season. Trials at Nottingham University showed that pidolic acid is effective in both optimal and drought stressed growing conditions. Increasing a crop’s root mass improves its ability to find and take up nutrition and water. This promotes crop health and enables it to withstand periods of abiotic stress more effectively.
Pidolic acid increases nitrogen assimilation, which is crucial during early plant development and leads to higher biomass, contributing to greater yields. Manganese and Zinc are often in high demand during periods of rapid growth and are essential for root and shoot development. R100 increases the absorption of these essential nutrients through the waxy cuticle, resulting in higher concentrations of Manganese and Zinc inside the plant compared with other nutrition products.
The combination of pidolic acid , R100, manganese and zinc makes Rootman Z an extremely effective biostimulant for use in a range of crops including cereals, oilseed rape, maize, potatoes, pulses, horticultural crops and soft fruit. RootMan-Z can be used as part of a yield building sequence including AuxZin ST and Talisman.
| Contains | % w/w | g/l | |
| Pidolic acid + R100 biostimulants | 49 | ||
| Manganese | Mn | 7 | 99 |
| Zinc | Zn | 3 | 45 |
| Sulphur | SO3 | 11 | 144 |
Apply early in the growing season during establishment, when crops have the highest demand for manganese and zinc and when root and shoot development will have the greatest impact on yield potential.
Pidolic acid promotes root and shoot growth even under abiotic stress such as drought or extreme temperature. It supports nutrient uptake and assimilation, helping plants recover more quickly after stress events.
R100 boosts the absorption of foliar-applied manganese and zinc through the waxy cuticle, increasing their concentration in plant tissues. It also raises cytokinin levels to stimulate growth and cell division.
Yes. Applying RootMan-Z before visible nutrient deficiencies develop ensures crops have adequate manganese, zinc and sulphur to maintain healthy growth.
It can be applied to fruit and vegetables with no MRL concerns, making it ideal for fresh produce markets.
The pidolic acid in RootMan-Z increases nitrogen assimilation, while manganese and zinc play key roles in nitrate reduction and protein synthesis, helping plants use available nitrogen more effectively.
Yes. It can be sequenced with Talisman as part of a yield-building programme, and is generally compatible with many crop protection and nutrition products. Always check compatibility before mixing.
Light soils, later-sown crops and areas prone to drought often show the greatest yield response, as these conditions typically limit nutrient availability and early root development.
Sulphur is vital for protein formation, chlorophyll production, and enzyme function. Adequate sulphur supports photosynthesis and works synergistically with nitrogen to maximise yield potential.
Yes. RootMan-Z is effective in arable crops like cereals, oilseed rape, maize and potatoes, as well as in pulses, soft fruit and vegetables.
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