Every farmer knows that what you see above ground only tells half the story. The real performance of a crop begins below the surface, in the roots. It’s here, in the dark and quiet soil, where yield potential is either built or lost.
Understanding how roots affect yield has become essential for farmers looking to increase efficiency, reduce stress-related losses, and get more return from every acre.
Root systems do far more than anchor a plant. They are the lifelines for water, nutrients, and resilience. A deeper, denser root network allows plants to reach untapped moisture during drought, access nutrients beyond the topsoil, and recover faster from stress. In a year when weather is unpredictable and margins are tight, roots are the difference between “good enough” and “outstanding.”
SaxSym Crop Technology isn’t just a biostimulant; it’s a targeted approach to improving root architecture through enhanced physiological signaling and microbial interaction. Think of it as giving the crop a better blueprint that encourages robust root branching, faster nodulation, and improved nutrient absorption efficiency.
In recent trials, Corn treated with SaxSym Crop Technology improved stand by 9.33% and delivering an average +10.15 bu/acre yield increase.
Protein Defence, another MBFi innovation, takes this a step further. It supports soil-borne pathogen resistance, helping roots stay active and healthy longer into the season. Together, these technologies combine biological precision with measurable results, helping plants make better use of every drop of water and every molecule of fertilizer.
Farmers across the Midwest are feeling the squeeze: fertilizer prices remain volatile, rainfall patterns erratic, and input efficiency more important than ever. Strengthening root systems isn’t just a biological advantage, it’s a financial strategy. A more efficient root system means less waste, better nutrient use, and crops that keep performing under pressure.
When we say “Leaders in Science. Partners in Growth.”, this is what we mean — practical innovation rooted (literally) in performance.
The next time you walk a field, don’t just look at the canopy. Dig deeper. The real story of yield is underground and MBFi’s biological technologies are helping farmers write it, one root system at a time.
MBFi field trials show that improving root architecture leads to measurable gains above ground. In post-emergence evaluations, plant population increased by 9.33% from 30,000 to 32,800 plants/acre. This translated into a 10.15 bu/acre yield increase, rising from 218.25 to 228.4 bu/acre.
MBFi field trials show that improving root architecture leads to measurable gains above ground. In post-emergence evaluations, plant population increased by 9.33% from 30,000 to 32,800 plants/acre. This translated into a 10.15 bu/acre yield increase, rising from 218.25 to 228.4 bu/acre.
SaxSym activates physiological pathways that improve branching, depth, and nodulation — creating stronger root architecture from early growth sta
Yes. Stronger roots increase nutrient efficiency, reduce waste, and improve stress resilience — driving measurable yield gains and improved ROI.
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