Key benefits at a glance
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Greater opportunity for the development of nitrogen-fixing nodules with LCO
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Improved nodule formation
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Enhanced nutrient availability, which support root and shoot growth
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Improved phosphate availability
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Increased nitrogen fixation
Earlier nodulation development
LCO is a molecule involved in the rhizobia–legume nodulation system. LCO is an important component in
nodulation as a key driver in the communication between plants and rhizobia.
When the LCO molecule is present at the time of planting, it allows for the nodulation process to begin,
independent of variety, soil and environmental conditions. The benefit of earlier nodulation initiation is
nitrogen availability to the plant, which supports plant growth such as root and shoot development. The result
of this earlyseason activity is improved plant performance.
How the technology works
Freeing Phosphate
Penicillium bilaiae releases bound mineral forms of soil and fertilizer phosphate, making it more
available to the plant.
More Nitrogen
- Needing nitrogen, the plant releases flavonoids to signal rhizobia.
- Sensing the flavonoids, the rhizobia signal LCO back to the plant.
- The plant can respond to the LCO, allowing the rhizobia to infect its roots.
- This infection can create nodules, which help fix atmospheric nitrogen.
BioAdvantage Trials
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Pea
Source: Results were collected from 29 farmer-conducted, large-scale, side-by-side BioAdvantage Trails conducted in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario from 2015-2018.
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Lentils
Source: Results were collected from 25 farmer-conducted, large-scale, side-by-side BioAdvantage Trails conducted in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario from 2015-2018.
Date: June 5, 2018
Crop: Peas
Location: Tagaske
Date: June 06, 2018
Crop: Peas
Location: Govan
Application Rates
Please read the label before application for complete use instructions.
TagTeam LCO granular should be applied directly with the seed in the seed row using a granular tank for application.
Application rates vary according to row spacing (refer to Table 1 for details).
- Fill the tank to match or slightly exceed seed requirements. Do not overfill the tank to avoid compaction.
- Pour into tank through a screen.
- If augering TagTeam LCO granular, do so at low speeds to avoid damage to the granules.
- Do not mix TagTeam LCO in the same tank with seed or fertilizer.
- Do not leave TagTeam LCO granular in the tank overnight as condensation can cause lumps to form.
Table 1: TagTeam LCO granular application
| Crop |
Pea/lentil |
Pea/lentil |
| Package size |
18 kg
(39.68 lb) bag |
264 kg
(582 lb) bag |
| Row spacing |
ac/bag |
lb/ac |
ac/bag |
lb/ac |
| 6 in |
7.2 |
5.5 |
105.6 |
5.5 |
| 7 in |
8.4 |
4.7 |
123.2 |
4.7 |
| 8 in |
9.7 |
4.1 |
140.8 |
4.1 |
| 9 in |
11.0 |
3.6 |
161.6 |
3.6 |
| 10 in |
12.0 |
3.3 |
176.0 |
3.3 |
| 12 in |
14.7 |
2.7 |
214.4 |
2.7 |
| 15 in |
18.0 |
2.2 |
264.0 |
2.2 |