MustGrow Biologics Corp and Phospholutions Inc have signed a distribution agreement for Phospholutions’s RhizoSorb product that boosts phosphorous use efficiency.

Under the deal, MustGrow will sell RhizoSorb through its Canadian sales and distribution division, NexusBioAg.

RhizoSorb patented technology is designed to replace conventional commodity fertilizers like monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and diammonium phosphate (DAP), by enhancing nutrient use efficiency through its integration into dry-granule phosphate production, says the company.

After application, phosphates are quickly tied up in soil, making them unavailable for plant uptake. “As little as 10% of conventional phosphorus fertilizer is used by the crop. RhizoSorb offers a controlled release, avoiding tie up while decreasing nutrient leaching,” says Phospholutions in its statement announcing the distribution deal for Canada.

The company says that RhizoSorb can increase phosphorus efficiency by up to 50%, “allowing farmers to apply half the applied phosphorus of their traditional fertilizer while maintaining, and even improving yield.” This translates to potential savings of up to US$20 per acre without sacrificing yield, according to Phospholutions.

The company recently signed a distribution agreement for the USA with The Andersons for RhizoSorb. “With approximately 94.5 million acres of crop production that depend on phosphate, Canada is a key market,” said Craig Dick, VP Sales and Marketing of Phospholutions. “We are proud to partner with MustGrow to deliver RhizoSorb to retailers and growers across Canada.”

In North America, MustGrow offers a portfolio of third-party crop nutrition solutions, including micronutrients, nitrogen stabilizers, biostimulants, adjuvants and foliar products.