GAXY

A super-concentrated Biostimulant
delivering yield benefits as a foliar &
fertigation product in horticultural
& orchard crops

UPL ‘s novel Biostimulant GAXY®, improves

the benefits of Ascophyllum nodosum through
patented extraction and filtration technology,
delivering a super-concentrated foliar applied
treatment without the impediments of high
application rates and poor compatibility of
standard products.

GAXY DELIVERS YIELD & QUALITY BENEFITS USING LOWER APPLICATION RATES:
• Contains concentrated Oligosaccharides, Mannitol’s & other Phytohormones,
that increase the root initiation & phenological development of horticultural
& orchard crops
• Provides production &/or quality benefits across an array of crop types, with
the advantage of low rates i.e. use rate in short-season cucurbits of 250ml/ha

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THE STIMULATING POWER OF GAXY
This unique patented process of extraction, filtration and
concentration delivers a high loading of growth stimulating
biologically active plant-growth promoting molecules.
The concentrate in GAXY, is selected from 100% pure
Ascophyllum nodosum filtered extract, before being concentrated
further at low temperatures to preserve the natural ingredients
– all within 24 hours from harvest.
This process preserves and concentrates the extract to ensure
high quality and integrity of this concentrated extract to be
applied at low dose rates.

CROP RECOMMENDATIONS
Crop Rate Application stage and details

Potato 400 ml/ha 2 applications

OR 60 ml/100L water 1st at Tuber Initiation (6 leaf)
2nd at Bulking (BBCH 40–45)

Grapevines & Berry crops 400 ml/ha 3 applications

OR 60 ml/100L water 1st at 3–5 leaf (EL 9–14), 2nd at Flowering (EL15–19)
& 3rd End Capfall–Early Fruit (EL 23–29)

Stone & Pome Fruit 400–600 ml/ha 3 applications

1st at Fruit Setting, 2nd in 14–21 days at Fruit Sizing,
& 3rd in 14 days at Maximum Sizing stage

Macadamias & other nut crops 400–600 ml/ha 3 applications

1st at Green Raceme (Stage 1–2 flower), 2nd at Full Bloom,
& 3rd at Nutlet Formation

Leafy & other Vegetables 200–300 ml / ha Apply from 14 days post-emergence & repeat at 14 day intervals

Horticultural Fruit & Vegetables 200–300 ml / ha Apply from 14 days post-transplant & repeat at 14 day intervals

COMPOSITION 100% cold-pressed super concentrated extract of Ascophyllum nodosum filtrate

MODE OF ACTION LOWER APPLICATION RATES

Oligosaccharides are naturally produced complex sugars which
stimulate the production of enzymes (Phosphatase, Nitrogen
and Iron Reductases) within the plant to increase moisture and
nutrient use efficiency to optimise yield and quality.
GAXY has concentrated Oligosaccharides, Mannitol’s and
other Phytohormones that increases the root initiation
and phenological development of both horticultural and
orchard crops.
GAXY has demonstrated in studies to provide equivalent levels
of production and/or quality benefits across an array of crops
compared to competitor product, but with the significant
difference being that it requires lower application rates than
other products.
GAXY manufacturing involves the selection of 100%
Ascophyllum nodosum cold-pressed extract, concentrated at low
temperatures, removing water and inert materials, whilst always
preserving the natural ingredients within 24 hours from harvest.

BETTER USABILITY & COMPATIBILITY

The UPL production process removes alginates, which under
low pH, tend to swell or form a gel which can cause tank mixing
and spraying challenges.
GAXY allows for fewer spray application issues and better
compatibility in tank mixes compared to similar products.
TRIAL RESULTS Treatment Effects on Gross $/acre vs Grower Standard Program
Sizing trials in almonds, 2017
ALMONDS
$800
FOLIAR APPLICATION
$700
$600
2017 Almond Sizing, USA $520

$/Acre
Summary across trials $500

Variety: Nonpareil $400

$300
$300 $248 $235
$200
$100
$0
$0
Grower K-FOL GAXY GAXY RM-3314
standard @ 1 lb/A @ 2.5 oz/A @ 4 oz/A @ 8 oz/A
treatment
1 Application @ 1st foliar application after Petal Fall

Treatment Effects on Average Lbs/Vine

TRIAL RESULTS Sizing trials in grapes, 2017
GRAPES
9
FOLIAR APPLICATION 8 7.7
6.8 6.9
7
2017 Grape Sizing, USA
6
Summary across trials 5.3
lbs/vine

5
Variety: All
4
3
2
1
0
Grower K-FOL GAXY GAXY
standard @ 1 lb/A @ 2.5 oz/A @ 4 oz/A
treatment
1 Application post Bloom

Treatment Effects on Average % Brix

Sizing trials in grapes, 2017

22.8
22.6
22.6

22.4
22.2 22.2
22.2
% Brix

22.0

21.8 21.7
21.6

21.4

21.2
Grower K-FOL GAXY GAXY
standard @ 1 lb/A @ 2.5 oz/A @ 4 oz/A
treatment

1 Application post Bloom

TRIAL RESULTS – TOMATOES
YIELD INDEX @ HARVEST

2017 Tomato Yield,

Zhejiang Quzhou, China

Product Dosage (L/ Size of single Comparison of Numbers of Maturity Yield per 1st & 2nd Comparison of
ha) fruit (cm) the CK (+/- cm) per plot of 10 plants clusters of 10 plants (kg) the CK (%)

Opteine 0.5 L/ha 6.97 a – 0.17 33.30 a 13.29 cd + 4.23

Opteine 1 L/ha 7.18 a 0.04 28.10 a 14.65 abcd + 14.85

Opteine 1.5 L/ha 7.15 a 0.01 30.46 a 15.83 abc + 24.12

Multipro 1 L/ha 6.94 a – 0.21 27.34 a 14.07 bcd + 10.30

Multipro 1.5 L/ha 7.04 a – 0.10 35.88 a 16.52 ab + 29.51

GAXY 0.2 L/ha 7.16 a 0.02 27.53 a 17.28 a + 35.49

Shi MaLv 1.35 L/ha 6.98 a – 0.16 27.36 a 15.74 abc +23.44

Untreated 7.14 a 27.23 a 12.75 d

UPL’s Vision:
Our UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop
solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. In pursuit of our
long-term vision to be a world leader in the global food network, we have launched
our purpose ‘OpenAg’.
This stands for open-minded, win-win partnerships; broadening the space to create
value across a wider food production network. We aim to transform agriculture by
creating an open network that feeds sustainable growth for all.
No limits, no borders.

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® GAXY is a registered trademark of UPL Australia Pty Ltd