Fortifying the Plants Own Immune System

Plants, like animals, are susceptible to infection by bacteria, fungi and viruses. In response to constant disease pressure, plants have developed their own unique immune mechanisms to ward off infections. Research confirms that KeyPlex will trigger the plant immune response, thereby helping it to resist infection. KeyPlex 350, when used according to instructions, has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a nontoxic and environmentally friendly bio-pesticide.

Micronutrients

KeyPlex products are formulated using the purest micronutrient sources available. This eliminates undesirable heavy metal contaminants such as lead, arsenic, mercury, etc.

Chelating Agent

Secondary and micronutrients are chelated (key-late-ed) with glucoheptonate. Glucoheptonate is a mild organic chelating agent which acts to keep the micronutrients unbound or free for use by the plant. The addition of this agent allows easy assimilation and utilization of the micronutrients by the plant.

Metabolic Intermediates

KeyPlex products are also unique because they contain alpha-keto acids. Alpha-keto acids are found in nature as part of the metabolic process called the Krebs' Cycle. The addition of alpha-keto acids to KeyPlex products supports the development of amino acids which are essential to plant growth. It is also believed that alpha-keto acids stimulate the enzymes that are responsible for the plants immune response, critical to the SAR response.

Versatility

Various plants require different nutritional compositions and concentrations for optimum plant response. KeyPlex products are specifically designed to meet the needs of various plant species.

KeyPlex products are liquids allowing for easy dilution and use. They have been designed to work at most pH ranges and water qualities, and their unique formulation gives the grower the option of applying KeyPlex as a foliar spray or to the soil via drip irrigation.