Surround® Crop Protectant significantly reduces crop damage caused by sunburn and heat stress.
Independent research has shown that the greatest damage to fruit and vegetables is caused by the combination of high levels of radiation in the infrared, visible light and ultra violet light ranges. Hence for a product to be effective as a sunscreen, it must reflect all three types of radiation.
Surround has been scientifically proven to be more effective than hydrous kaolin and calcium carbonate in reflecting radiation from plant surfaces, and this has been confirmed through years of successful use in Australia and overseas.
Surround is made from natural kaolin that is refined and processed to provide an optimum formulation for protection against sunburn and heat stress. The production process is unique and includes a step known as calcining, whereby the kaolin is heated in a kiln to alter the mineral shape to a 3-dimensional, highly reflective structure. Only Surround contains calcined Kaolin, which ensures that the product provides the greatest level of radiation reflection.
Listen to Dr Mike Glenn, one of the developers of Surround, as he explains how sunscreens help protect crops from damaging sunburn and heat stress (download the attachment below).
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AgNova Technologies Pty Ltd
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