SabrEx® for Corn is an inoculant, or seed treatment, applied to the seed before planting. The seed treatment is a unique formulation of two (2) carefully selected, specific, patented, proprietary biological fungi strains called Trichoderma.
SabrEx® for Corn can be used on commercial corn, sweet corn and popcorn.
Trichoderma is a fungi that is found in soils all over the world. There are thousands of known Trichoderma strains but only a few are beneficial to plants. Trichoderma colonizes with the plants root system and develops a symbiotic relationship with the plant. The Trichoderma feed from the starches and sugars produced by the plant while exuding beneficial enzymes and proteins for the host plants use. As a result the plant produces a larger root system and improves its nitrogen and water use efficiency, thus resulting in higher yields.
ABM®, in working with Dr. Gary Harman of Cornell University, has developed the technology to isolate and identify specific strains of beneficial Trichoderma. Once the strains are identified and isolated, ABM® tests each strain with various crops to determine which crop receives the most benefit from each strain of Trichoderma. After thorough testing, a formulation is produced and brought to market to benefit farmers.
Over the past 3 years, in over 181 trials, SabrEx® for Corn has been averaging 7.97 bushels/acre higher yield than untreated plots. In 2012, even with the drought, we are seeing a higher yield response. With today’s corn market at an average of $7.00/bushel, a farmer can typically see a net return on investment of up to $51/acre.
SabrEx® for Corn is available in two different formulations:
SabrEx® for Corn PB is a planter box treatment that can be added just before planting at the planter box. It consists of a talc/graphite formulation as the carrier for the Trichoderma. You will add .5 oz. of SabrEx® for Corn PB for every 80K kernel unit of seed you add to your planter. Make sure to mix the SabrEx® for Corn PB into the seed corn thoroughly. It should be noted; The talc/graphite formulation also helps to lubricate your planter equipment and also helps provide seed flowability. SabrEx® for Corn PB will not replace your talc or graphite that you’ve been using, however it will complement your treatment.
SabrEx® for Corn LQ is a liquid high concentrate formulation for commercial treaters only. It has a low application rate of 0.16 fl/oz./80k unit of seed. One 32 oz. jug will treat 200 units of corn. Once on the seed, SabrEx® for Corn LQ will not expire for two planting seasons. Applying SabrEx® for Corn LQ to the seed is a convenience to the grower. Refer to the SabrEx® for Corn LQ label for specific rates and directions for use.
You can contact your Seed Company as many seed companies now apply SabrEx® to their corn in the bag. To find SabrEx® for Corn PB please contact your local ag retailer or co-op or give ABM® a call at 877-617-2461.
SabrEx® for Corn PB is available in two different package sizes. A 12 oz. pouch that treats 24 units of seed. One case contains 6 pouches that will treat a total of 144 units of seed. And a 1 oz. pouch that treats 2 units of seed. One case contains 50 pouches that will treat a total of 100 units of seed.
SabrEx® for Corn LQ is a liquid high concentrate formulation for commercial treaters only. It has a low application rate of 0.16 fl/oz./80k unit of seed. One 32 oz. jug will treat 200 units of corn. Once on the seed, SabrEx® for Corn LQ will not expire for two planting seasons. Applying SabrEx® for Corn LQ to the seed is a convenience to the grower. Refer to the SabrEx® for Corn LQ label for specific rates and directions for use.