NATURE

NATURE. 

IT’S POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY. 

LCO 

Trichoderma virens 

Bacillus 

amyloliquefaciens 

QuickRoots ® √ √ 

Torque ® 

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2016 PRODUCT GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PAGE 

Monsanto BioAg: 

Harnessing the powerful technology of nature............................................................................................... 4 

Meet the Monsanto BioAg sales team............................................................................................................... 6 

Row crop microbial solutions 

Soybean products................................................................................................................................................... 17 

Corn products........................................................................................................................................................... 33 

Pulse crop products............................................................................................................................................... 39 

Peanut products...................................................................................................................................................... 51 

Wheat products....................................................................................................................................................... 61 

Products for other crops...................................................................................................................................... 69

Harnessing the 

POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY 

of nature. 

• QuickRoots ® – a microbial seed inoculant for a range of 

crops. QuickRoots can help improve uptake and availability 

of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, which can support 

root and shoot growth and help maximize yield potential. 

• Activonate ® – an easy-to-use, water-soluble biofungicide for 

the diversified specialty crops market that effectively protects 

against many common foliar and soil-borne diseases. 

Within the pages of this 2016 Product Guide you’ll learn 

more about these and the other microbial solutions that 

Monsanto BioAg offers to help protect and maximize yield 

potential. But as exciting as these products are, the future 

holds even more promise. 

Monsanto BioAg is the commercial arm of the BioAg Alliance 

that Monsanto and Novozymes formed in early 2014. The 

BioAg Alliance brings together Novozymes’ and Monsanto’s 

capabilities within microbial discovery, development, and 

production. The BioAg Alliance is dedicated to fundamentally 

enhancing the research and development of naturally derived 

microbial technologies to significantly increase productivity 

of the world’s crops for the benefit of agriculture, consumers, 

the environment and society at large. 

Together, the BioAg Alliance partners are committed to 

discovering and developing transformational products that 

have the potential of delivering statistically significant yield 

increases in a robust and consistent manner, independent of 

soil and weather conditions. 

A critical aspect of this development effort is the ongoing 

commitment Monsanto and Novozymes have made in supporting 

a massive and unprecedented field-testing initiative. 

It began in 2014, when the BioAg Alliance partners tested 

hundreds of microbial strains in 170,000 field plots across 

70 U.S. locations. The scope more than doubled in 2015, 

and both partners have made a multi-year commitment to 

testing thousands of microbial strains over hundreds of 

thousands of yield plots. 

This large-scale testing – outside the lab and in the field, over 

a broad range of soil and environmental conditions – promises 

to play a key role in identifying and producing new microbial 

solutions that have the greatest potential to deliver transformational 

results for growers and the industry as a whole. 

You can discover more about how Monsanto BioAg is harnessing 

the powerful technology of nature at MonsantoBioAg.com. 

The growth of strong, 

healthy plants relies 

on many things – smart 

planning, good seed genetics, 

timely planting, and ideal 

weather, just to name a few. 

But one nearly invisible – and thus 

often overlooked – factor is the role 

microbes play in the life of plants. 

Microbes are tiny, naturally occurring microorganisms, 

and the soil is teeming with them. 

In fact, one gram of soil can contain up to 10 billion 

microbes, and as many as 30,000 different microbial species. 

These microorganisms, living in close and often symbiotic 

relationships with plants, make up the plants’ microbiome. 

Microbial products are made from microbes that can work 

alone or complement traditional methods of plant production 

and protection. They can offer real benefits to growers, like improving 

crop nutrient uptake, providing disease protection and 

insect control, and ultimately protecting and maximizing yield. 

Microbes are a powerful, 

natural technology, and 

Monsanto BioAg – as the 

innovation leader in the 

marketplace – is committed 

to harnessing this technology 

to provide microbial-based 

sustainable solutions that help 

farmers produce more with less. This 

commitment begins with our current portfolio 

of leading, natural biological solutions including: 

• TagTeam ® LCO – a MultiAction ® inoculant for soybeans 

and other legumes that combines the proven performance 

of the LCO (lipochitooligosaccharide) molecule with the 

phosphate-solubilizing benefits of Penicillium bilaii, and a 

specially selected rhizobia inoculant. 

• Optimize ® – a dual-action inoculant for soybeans and 

other legumes that contains a specially selected rhizobia 

and the LCO molecule to help increase nitrogen fixation 

and enhance nutrient uptake. 

How the BioAg Alliance Works 

Microbes from 

Novozymes Sourcing 

Microbes from 

Monsanto Sourcing 

Together, Monsanto and Novozymes are Developing 

Sustainable Agriculture Solutions with Microbial Technology 

Selected 

Microbes 

Small-Scale 

Fermentation 

Field 

Testing 

Monsanto BioAg . . . our beliefs 

At Monsanto BioAg, the solutions we deliver to the market 

today – and the promise of an even brighter future – are 

shaped and defined by these core values and beliefs: 

Process 

Optimization 

Regulatory 

Submissions 

Manufacturing 

Commercialization 

Products from the 

BioAg Alliance are 

designed to help farmers 

have better harvests 

while using resources 

more efficiently. 

• We believe in delivering higher crop yields to growers. 

• We believe in the power of science. 

• We believe in the power and potential of the microbiome 

to deliver new, sustainable solutions to agriculture. 

• We believe we are a technology leader, and must continually 

anticipate agricultural needs, and search for new solutions. 

• We believe in high-quality products. 

4 5

Meet the Sales Team

Monsanto BioAg Product Guide 

Meet the Sales Team 



U.S. Row Crop Territories | Northern Territories Team 

Aaron Eddy 

Area Business Manager 

(320) 232-5637 

aaron.eddy@monsantobioag.com 

6 

3 

8 

1 

2 4 

7 

9 

5 

1 Matt Doperalski 

4 Ryan Carlson 

(208) 949-8944 

(605) 321-9331 

matthew.doperalski 

@monsantobioag.com 

ryan.2.carlson 


2 Justin Barbot 

5 Jason Horne 

7 Nate Resch 

(701) 500-0158 

(605) 695-9546 

(507) 676-6480 

justin.barbot 


jason.horne 


nathan.resch 


3 Casey Garman 

6 Travis Berg 

8 Scott Schoper 

9 Sherry Olson 

(701) 373-1531 

(701) 866-9339 

(507) 382-0414 

(715) 299-7127 

casey.r.garman 


travis.berg 


scott.schoper 


sherry.a.olson 


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U.S. Row Crop Territories | Central Territories Team 

Greg Howells 


(815) 751-1214 

gregory.r.howells@monsantobioag.com 

1 Chad Hogendorn 

(402) 750-5809 

4 Sylvester Miller 

(515) 493-9499 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

7 

8 

chad.hogendorn 

@monsanto.com 

sylvester.miller 


6 

2 John Novak 

5 Tom Mortimer 

(402) 768-1346 

(630) 310-0600 

john.novak 


thomas.mortimer 


3 Nick Muller 

6 Larry Schahl 

7 Kelly Crabtree 

8 Kay Little 

(712) 249-6107 

(605) 269-1475 

(317) 508-0593 

(614) 562-6845 

nicholas.muller 


larry.schahl 


kelly.crabtree 


kay.little 







U.S. Row Crop Territories | Coastal Territories Team 

Jeff Kammermeyer 


(314) 799-2864 

jeffrey.l.kammermeyer@monsanto.com 

1 3 7 

5 

1 Deborah Bilyeu 

4 Chase Milligan 

(314) 374-0479 

(636) 439-8113 

4 

6 

deborah.s.bilyeu 

@monsanto.com 

brad.milligan 


2 

2 Katie Whittiker 

5 Will Elkins 

(214) 422-9728 

(806) 470-6333 

katie.whittiker 

@monsanto.com 

william.elkins 


3 Brittany Miller 

6 Jerry Day 

7 Greg Seitz 

(314) 494-7245 

(614) 395-5672 

(815) 216-1785 

brittany.l .miller 

@monsanto.com 

jerry.day 


gregroy.todd.seitz 

@monsanto.com 






U.S. Sales Territories | Diversified Specialty Markets Team 

5 Steve Parker 

DSM Manager 

(831) 391- 0626 

steve.parker@monsantobioag.com 

1 

1 Curtis Granger 

4 Mike Keller 

4 

(530) 574-6521 

curtis.granger 


(716) 937-6440 

michael.keller 


2 

3 

2 David Warman 

Louie Diaz 

5 

(916) 577-0974 

david.warman 


Lawn and Garden Account Rep 

(214) 354-2593 

luis.diaz@monsantobioag.com 

3 James Kowalski 

(281) 419-5120 

james.kowalski 



Notes 

Soybean Products

Soybean Products 

Cell-Tech ® 

Rhizobia LCO Penicillium bilaii 

√ 

Optimize ® √ √ 

TagTeam ® √ √ 

TagTeam ® LCO √ √ √ 

Trichoderma 

virens 

Bacillus 


QuickRoots ® √ √ 

Cue ® 

Isoflavonoids 

√

Nitrogen-fixing inoculant for soybeans 

Cell-Tech ® granular 

Cell-Tech granular is the ideal inoculant formulation for air seeders or 

planters with granular applicators. It provides nitrogen-fixing bacteria 

to the seedling root zone to help provide highly effective nodulation 

for increased yield potential. 

Benefits of using Cell-Tech granular: 

• Granular formulation offers added protection to rhizobia 

• No mixing or seed application required 

Product details 

Cell-Tech granular for soybeans 

Packaging 

Treats 

Application 

40 lb bag 

Each bag treats 8 acres 

(assuming 30” row width) 

In-furrow 

Always read and follow label directions 

Cell-Tech ® liquid 

Cell-Tech is a convenient liquid inoculant for on-farm application. 

The advanced technology found in liquid Cell-Tech contains the 

most infective and effective rhizobia. This allows for improved 

nodulation even in cooler soils, thus increasing yield potential 

as planting conditions change. 

Benefits of using Cell-Tech liquid: 

• Four-day on-seed guarantee when applied with common chemical 

seed treatments. Please check compatibility before application 

• Flexible – can be applied on-seed or in-furrow 


Cell-Tech liquid for soybeans 

Packaging 

Rate 

Treats 

Application 

In-furrow 

application: 

4 x 104.8 fl oz (3.1L) 

2.1 fl oz/140k seed count 

4.2 fl oz /cwt 

Each 104.7 fl oz (3.1L) 

treats 50 units 

On-seed or in-furrow 

0.5-1.0 fl oz 

(per 1,000 feet of row) 


ROW CROP MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS - SOYBEAN PRODUCTS 

• More nitrogen-fixing bacteria per linear foot than regular 

powder inoculants 

• Granular, peat-based formulation helps to provide an ideal 

environment for rhizobia 

Cell-Tech ® NS 

Cell-Tech NS is a non-sterile peat inoculant offering superior seed 

adhesion. Specially selected rhizobia provide maximum nodulation 

and yield potential. 

Cell-Tech NS for soybean 

Packaging 

Treats 

4 x 30 units 

Each bag treats 1,500 lb 

of seed or 30 units 

Benefits of using Cell-Tech NS: 

Application 

On-seed 

• 48-hour planting window when applied alone 


• Ready to use 

• Does not require an additional sticker 


Breakthrough performance 

Optimize ® , a retailer-applied inoculant for soybeans, supports your 

crop’s potential by enhancing nutritional availability. 

What makes Optimize unique? You get the benefits of a specially 

selected Bradyrhizobium japonicum inoculant along with LCO 

(lipochitooligosaccharide) technology. 

How the technology works 

1. Plant needs nitrogen – sends plant signal (flavonoid) to rhizobia 

2. Rhizobia sense the flavonoid, and signal (LCO) back to the plant 

3. The rhizobia find and infect the plant creating nodules 


Optimize liquid for soybeans 

Packaging 

Rate 

Case Treats 

1 x 400 unit 

4 x (2 x 50) unit 

2.8 fl oz/cwt or 


400 units 


Benefits of using Optimize: 

• Improve nodule formation 

• Increase nitrogen fixation 

Compatibility 

Go to MonsantoBioAg.com 

for up-to-date compatibility 

information 


• Enhance nutrient capability which supports root and shoot growth 

• Broad seed treatment compatibility with 120 days on-seed life 

Rhizobia 


Dual-action inoculant for soybeans 

Two powerful technologies combine 

for your soybean crop. 

TagTeam ® is a dual-action inoculant combining the 

phosphate-solubilizing microorganism Penicillium bilaii 

with nitrogen-fixing rhizobia. Together, they can create more 

fixed nitrogen and better access to soil and fertilizer 

phosphate, providing the best yield potential and best 

value opportunity in inoculants. 

Benefits of using TagTeam: 


• Increase nitrogen fixation through faster development 

of active nodules. 

• Improve phosphate availability, which can help move 

energy from photosynthesis to the roots where it is 

needed to fuel nitrogen fixation. 

• Enhance nutrient capability, which supports root 

and shoot growth 

Phosphate facts 

Does phosphate matter? The more you know about this 

important nutrient, the more you understand the value of 

Penicillium bilaii as a micro-organism that helps enhance 

phosphate availability. 

Phosphate is: 

• The second most-limiting nutrient, next to nitrogen 

• A crop’s full yield potential cannot be realized without it 

• Key for quick emergence, early vigor, root growth, 

maturity (seed set), quality, and yield 

The challenges of phosphate fertility: 

• As much as 90 percent of phosphate fertilizer becomes 

unavailable in the year it is applied, and 50 percent may 

never be recovered 

• Crops need an early supply of phosphate because yield 

potential is set early in a plant’s stage, and 80 percent of 

the yield-building phosphate needed by a crop is required 

in the first six weeks 


More phosphate 

TagTeam ® contains the 

naturally occurring soil 

fungus Penicillium bilaii. 

It colonizes (grows along) 

plant roots, releasing 

compounds that release the 

bound mineral forms of soil 

and fertilizer phosphate, making 

it more available for the crop to use. Penicillium 

bilaii does not replace the need for phosphate 

fertilizer, but does provide crops access to 

more nutrients for higher yield potential. 

Pb = Penicillium bilaii 

Ca = Calcium 

P = Phosphorus 


TagTeam granular 

for soybeans 

Packaging 

Treats 

36.4 lb bag 

584 lb tote 

36.4 lb - 10 acres 

584 lb - 160 acres 

(assuming 30” row width) 



Sources: 

www.bioag.novozymes.com/en/products/canada/aboutphosphate/role-of-phosphate-incrop-growth/Pages/default.aspx 

www.spectrumanalytic.com/support/library/ff/P_Basics.htm 


Three powerful technologies combine 

to build a better crop 

TagTeam ® LCO is a MultiAction ® inoculant that 

combines the proven performance of the LCO 

(lipochitooligosaccharide) molecule, the 

phosphate-solubilizing benefits of Penicillium bilaii 

and a specially selected rhizobia inoculant. 

Benefits of using TagTeam LCO: 



• Improve phosphate availability 


Does phosphate matter? The more you know about 

this important nutrient, the more you understand the 

value of Penicillium bilaii as a micro-organism that helps 

enhance phosphate availability. 

Phosphate is: 


• A crop’s full yield potential cannot be realized 

without it 



1. Penicillium bilaii grows 

along roots releasing 

soil nutrients making 

phosphate available 

to the plant 

More nitrogen 

2. Plant needs nitrogen – sends plant 

signal (flavonoid) to rhizobia 

3. Rhizobia sense the flavonoid, 

and signal (LCO) back to the plant 

1. 

2. Plant Flavonoids 

4. Nodules 

Rhizobia 


Ca = Calcium 


3. LCO 


TagTeam LCO liquid 

for soybeans 

Packaging 

Rate 

Compatibility 

1 x 400 unit 

4 x 50 unit 

2.8 fl oz/cwt or 




information 



• Enhance nutrient capability, 

which supports root and shoot growth 

• 120 days on seed (with many seed treatments) 


maturity (seed set), quality, and yield potential 


4. The rhizobia infect the plant’s 

roots creating nodules to fix 

atmospheric nitrogen 

• As much as 90 percent of phosphate fertilizer 

becomes unavailable in the year it is applied, 

and 50 percent may never be recovered 

• Crops need an early supply of phosphate because 

yield potential is set early in a plant’s development, 

and 80 percent of the yield-building phosphate needed 

by a crop is required in the first six weeks 

Sources: 

www.bioag.novozymes.com/en/products/canada/aboutphosphate/role-of-phosphatein-crop-growth/Pages/default.aspx 



Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and 

Trichoderma virens-based inoculant for soybeans 

QuickRoots ® is a microbial seed inoculant for improving availability 

of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium resulting in improved yield potential. 

QuickRoots is available in both wettable powder and dry planter 

box formulations. 

Improves nutrient uptake, including nitrogen, 

phosphate and potassium which can: 

Soybean Yield (bu/ac) 

60 

55 

50 


The biologicals Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 

and Trichoderma virens have the ability to 

release nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 

in the soil not available to the plant. The resulting 

benefit of improved nutrient availability 

is expanded root volume providing optimal 

plant growth and yield potential. 

1. 


4. Nodules 

3. LCO 


QuickRoots for soybeans 

wettable powder 

Packaging 

Treats 

Application 

Compatibility 

10x50 unit 

1x1200 unit 

0.14 oz/140k seed count 

Seed treatment 



information 



• Enhance nutrient capability, which supports root and shoot growth 

• Maximize yield potential 

• Provide performance in a variety of soil conditions and types 

45 

40 

56.3 58.5 

Control 

Rhizobia 

QuickRoots for soybeans 

dry planter box 

Packaging 

10x50 unit 

Replicated small plot trials 

Positive response 75% 

N = 228 over 7 years 

Treats 

0.31 oz/140k seed count 

Individual results may vary 

Application 

On-seed 

Compatibility 



information 



Cue supports your soybean crop’s yield potential 

by enhancing nutritional availability 


Benefits of using Cue ® : 

• Cue contains isoflavonoids derived from plants which attract 

mycorrhiza fungi to the roots and stimulate the growth of beneficial 

microbes including mycorrhiza and rhizobia 


Cue liquid for soybeans 

Packaging 

4.6 gallon container 

or 14.38 gallon shuttle 

• The additional mycorrhiza and the attraction of mycorrhiza to the roots 

promotes colonization of the roots, enhancing nutrient 

availability and/or uptake through the roots 

• The rhizobia improve nodule formation and nitrogen fixation, 

which increases nutrient availability 

Application 

Rate 

Package treats 

Shelf life 

Seed 

0.368 fl oz / cwt 

3,200 units (4.6 gal) 

or 10,000 units (14.38 gal) 

2 years 

• Enhancing nutrient availability can lead to a healthier crop 

and increased yield potential 



Notes 

Corn Products

Corn Products 


Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 

QuickRoots ® √ √


Trichoderma virens-based inoculant for corn 

QuickRoots ® is a microbial seed inoculant for improving availability 

of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium resulting in improved 

yield potential. 








Corn Yield (bu/ac) 

200 

190 

180 

170 

160 

150 

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Control 




Trials in 17 corn growing states 





in the soil not available to the plant. 

The resulting benefit of improved nutrient 

availability is expanded root volume 

providing optimal plant growth 



QuickRoots for corn 


Packaging 

Treats 

Application 

Compatibility 

180 g (6.35 oz) spoutpak 

or 4.32 kg (9.52 lb) bucket 

25 bags or 600 bags 




information 


QuickRoots for corn 


Packaging 

Treats 

Application 

400 g (14.11 oz) pouch 


25 bags or 200 bags 

On-seed 

ROW CROP MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS - CORN PRODUCTS 


Compatibility 



information 



Notes 

Pulse Products

Rhizobia LCO Penicillium bilaii Trichoderma virens 

Bacillus 


Pulse Products 

Cell-Tech ® 

√ 

TagTeam ® √ √ 

TagTeam ® LCO √ √ √ 


Nitrogen-fixing inoculant for peas and lentils 


Cell-Tech liquid 

for peas and lentils 

Cell-Tech granular 


Cell-Tech NS peat 


ROW CROP MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS - PULSE PRODUCTS 

Cell-Tech nitrogen-fixing inoculant for peas and lentils is 

available in liquid, granular and non-sterile peat formulations. 

Cell-Tech ® is a single-action inoculant that contains a naturally occurring 

bacteria that fixes nitrogen from the air so it can be supplied to the plant 

in the quantities it needs – when it is needed. 

Benefits of using Cell-Tech: 

• Improve nitrogen fixation 

Yield (bu/ac) 

55 

53 

51 

49 

47 

50.2 54.0 

Packaging 9.8 L 

Application On-seed 

Rate 2.5 oz/bu 

Treats 7,800 lb (130 bu) 


Packaging 40 lb bag / 1,000 lb tote 

Application In-furrow 

Rate 4 lb/ac 

Treats 10 ac / 250 ac 


Packaging 4 x 6.75 lb bags 

Application On-seed 

Treats 4 x 1,500 lb of seed (25 bu) 


• Proven performance 

45 

Control 






Dual-action inoculant for peas and lentils 

Two powerful technologies combine for your pea and lentil crop. 

TagTeam ® is a dual-action inoculant combining the phosphate-solubilizing 

microorganism Penicillium bilaii with nitrogen-fixing rhizobia. Together, they can 

create more fixed nitrogen and better access to soil and fertilizer phosphate, 

providing the best yield potential and best value opportunity in inoculants. 

Yield (bu/ac) 

40 

38 


• As much as 90 percent of phosphate fertilizer becomes unavailable in 

the year it is applied, and 50 percent may never be recovered 

• Crops need an early supply of phosphate because yield potential is set 

early in a plant’s stage, and 80 percent of the yield-building phosphate 

needed by a crop is required in the first six weeks 

Sources: 

www.bioag.novozymes.com/en/products/canada/aboutphosphate/role-of-phosphate-in-crop-growth/Pages/default.aspx 



TagTeam peat for 

peas and lentils 

Packaging 

Treats 

Application 

7 x 4.8 lb package 

Each 4.8 lb package treats 

3,000 lb peas or 1,800 lb lentils 

On-seed 


Benefits of using TagTeam: 

36 



35.6 37.2 


• Increase nitrogen fixation through faster development of active nodules. 

• Improve phosphate availability, which can help move energy from 

photosynthesis to the roots where it is needed to fuel nitrogen fixation. 



Does phosphate matter? The more you know about this important nutrient, 

the more you understand the value of Penicillium bilaii as a micro-organism 

that helps enhance phosphate availability. 

Phosphate is: 



34 

Control 






TagTeam ® contains the 

naturally occurring soil 

fungus Penicillium bilaii. 

It colonizes (grows along) 

plant roots, releasing 

compounds that release the 

bound mineral forms of soil 

and fertilizer phosphate, making 

it more available for the crop to use. Penicillium 

bilaii does not replace the need for phosphate 

fertilizer, but does provide crops access to more 

nutrients for higher yield potential. 


Ca = Calcium 


TagTeam granular 


Packaging 

Treats 

36.4 lb bag 

584 lb tote 

Each 36.4 lb bag treats 10 acers 

Each 584 lb tote treats 160 acres 


• Key for quick emergence, early vigor, root growth, maturity (seed set), 

quality, and yield 


MultiAction ® inoculant for peas and lentils 

Three powerful technologies combine to build a better crop 

TagTeam ® LCO is a MultiAction ® inoculant that combines the proven 

performance of the LCO molecule, the phosphate-solubilizing benefits 

of Penicillium bilaii and a specially selected rhizobia. 



• Increase nitrogen fixation through faster development of active nodules 

• Improve phosphate availability, which can help move energy from photosynthesis 

to the roots where it is needed to fuel nitrogen fixation. 






Phosphate is: 



• Key for quick emergence, early vigor, root growth, maturity (seed set), 

quality, and yield potential 

Yield (bu/ac) 

45 

40 

35 

30 

37.3 38.7 

Control 






• As much as 90 percent of phosphate fertilizer becomes unavailable 

in the year it is applied, and 50 percent may never be recovered 


early in a plant’s development, and 80 percent of the yield-building 

phosphate needed by a crop is required in the first six weeks 







to the plant 

More nitrogen 





4. The rhizobia infect the plant’s 

roots creating nodules to fix 

atmospheric nitrogen 

1. 


4. Nodules 

Rhizobia 


Ca = Calcium 


3. LCO 


TagTeam LCO liquid 


Packaging 

Rate 

Treats 

Compatibility 

4 x 101.4 fl oz (3.0 L) liquid 

inoculant, 4 x 2 oz wettable powder 

1 x 331 fl oz (9.8 L) liquid 

inoculant, 6 oz wettable powder 

2.5 fl oz/bu 

4 x 2,400 lb of seed 

1 x 7,800 lb of seed 



information 



Sources: 

www.bioag.novozymes.com/en/products/canada/aboutphosphate/role-of-phosphate-in-crop-growth/Pages/default.aspx 



Bacillus amyloliquenfaciens and 

Trichoderma virens-based inoculant for pulse crops 

QuickRoots is a microbial seed inoculant for improving availability of 

nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium resulting in improved yield potential. 

QuickRoots is available in both wettable powder and dry planter box 

formulations, designed for pulse crops for optimal agronomic and 

economic performance. 


phosphorus and potassium which can: 


Lentil Yield (lbs/ac) 

2000 

1900 

1800 

1700 

1600 

1,812 1,964 








providing optimal plant growth 1. 



4. Nodules 

Rhizobia 

3. LCO 


QuickRoots for pulse crops 


Packaging 

Treats 

Rate 

Application 

Compatibility 

250 g (8.82 oz) spoutpak 

Peas: 7,500 lbs 

Lentils: 2,750 lbs 

Chickpeas: 5,830 lbs 

Dry beans: 3,610 lbs 

See label 




information 




1500 

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Notes 

Peanut Products

Rhizobia LCO Penicillium bilaii 

Peanut Products 

Cell-Tech ® 

√ 

Optimize ® √ √ 

TagTeam ® LCO* √ √ √ 

* Pending regulatory approval

Nitrogen-fixing inoculant for peanuts 

Cell-Tech peat 

Benefits of using Cell-Tech peat: 


Cell-Tech peat for peanuts 

ROW CROP MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS - PEANUT PRODUCTS 

Cell-Tech granular 

Cell-Tech ® can provide superior nitrogen-fixing bacteria to the 

seedling root zone to provide highly effective nodulation for 

increased yield potential. 

Benefits of using Cell-Tech granular: 

• More bacteria per linear inch than seed-applied products 

• Convenient application through granular applicator box 

• Each bag treats between five to eight acres, 

depending on row width 

• Granular form is advantageous in prolonged 

hot, dry, or sandy seedbeds 


Cell-Tech granular for peanuts 

Packaging 

Application 

Rate 

Treats 

Compatibility 

40 lb bag 

In-furrow 

6 oz/1,000 feet of row 

8 ac at 5 lb/ac 



information 


• Each pack effectivly treats 100 pounds of peanut seed 

• Dependable powder formulation for hopper-box application 

• Built-in sticker offers seed adhesion, making it compatible 

with common planting equipment 

• More economical than sterile powder inoculants 

Packaging 

Application 

Treats 

Compatibility 

24 x 6.6 oz 

On-seed 

each 6.6 oz package treats 

100 lbs of seed 



information 



Dual-action inoculant for peanuts 


1. Plant needs nitrogen – sends plant signal (flavonoid) to rhizobia 


Optimize liquid for peanuts 


Optimize ® is an inoculant for peanuts that supports the crop’s potential 

by enhancing nutritional availability. What makes Optimize unique? 

The benefits of a specially selected Bradyrhizobium japonicum inoculant 

along with LCO (lipochitooligosaccharide) technology. 

Benefits of using Optimize: 

• Improved nodule formation 

Peanut Yield (lbs/ac) 

4500 

4000 

3500 

3000 

2. Rhizobia sense the flavonoid, and signal (LCO) back to the plant 

3. The rhizobia find and infect the plant creating nodules 

Packaging 

Application 

Rate 

Treats 

4 x 1.1 gal 

In-furrow 

1 oz/1,000 feet of row 

Each 1.1 gal treats 10 acres 

at 36-inch row spacing 

• Increased nitrogen fixation 

• Enhanced nutrient capapbility which supports root and shoot growth 

2500 

2000 

3,781 4,131 

Control 




Compatibility 



information 



Rhizobia 


MultiAction ® inoculant for peanuts 

TagTeam ® LCO for peanuts is a MultiAction ® inoculant that combines the proven performance of the LCO 

(lipochitooligosaccharide) molecule, the phosphate-solubilizing benefits of Penicillium bilaii (Pb) and a 

specially selected rhizobia inoculant. 




• Improve phosphate availability 

• Enhance nutrient capability, which supports 

root and shoot growth 

Pending regulatory approval 


Does phosphate matter? The more you know about this 

important nutrient, the more you understand the value of 

Penicillium bilaii as a micro-organism that helps enhance 

phosphate availability. 

Phosphate is: 



• Key for quick emergence, early vigor, root growth, maturity 

(seed set), quality, and yield potential 


• As much as 90 percent of phosphate fertilizer becomes 

unavailable in the year it is applied, and 50 percent may 

never be recovered 

• Crops need an early supply of phosphate because yield 

potential is set early in a plant’s development, and 

80 percent of the yield-building phosphate needed 

by a crop is required in the first six weeks 

Sources: 

www.bioag.novozymes.com/en/products/canada/aboutphosphate/ 

role-of-phosphate-in-crop-growth/Pages/default.aspx 








to the plant 

More nitrogen 





4. The rhizobia infect the plant’s roots 

creating nodules to fix atmospheric nitrogen 

1. 


4. Nodules 

Rhizobia 


Ca = Calcium 


3. LCO 


TagTeam LCO liquid for peanuts 

Packaging 

Application 

4 x 1.1 gal 

4 x 2 oz bottle 

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future product performance, regulatory approvals, business and financial plans and other non-historical facts. These statements are based on current expectations and currently 

available information. However, since these statements are based on factors that involve risks and uncertainties, the company’s actual performance and results may differ 

materially from those described or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others: continued 

competition in seeds, traits and agricultural chemicals; the company’s exposure to various contingencies, including those related to intellectual property protection, regulatory 

compliance and the speed with which approvals are received, and public acceptance of biotechnology products; the success of the company’s research and development activities; 

the outcomes of major lawsuits and the previously-announced SEC investigation; developments related to foreign currencies and economies; successful operation of recent 

acquisitions; fluctuations in commodity prices; compliance with regulations affecting our manufacturing; the accuracy of the company’s estimates related to distribution inventory 

levels; the recent increases in and expected higher levels of indebtedness; the company’s ability to obtain payment for the products that it sells; the effect of weather conditions, 

natural disasters and accidents on the agriculture business or the company’s facilities; and other risks and factors detailed in the company’s most recent periodic report to the 

SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this presentation. The company disclaims any current 

intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements or any of the factors that may affect actual results. 

This information is for educational purposes only and is not an offer to sell TagTeam® LCO. These products are registered or approved for sale or use in certain states in the United States. 

Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. The information presented herein is provided for educational 

purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell, or a recommendation to use, any unregistered pesticide for any purpose whatsoever. It is a violation of 

federal law to promote or offer to sell an unregistered pesticide. 

Rate 

Treats 

Compatibility 

In-furrow 

1 oz of mixture per 

1,000 feet of row 


Each 1.1 gal treats 10 acres 

at 36-inch row spacing 



information 



Notes 

Wheat Products

Penicillium bilaii 


Bacillus 


Wheat Products 

JumpStart ® 

√ 


Phosphate-solubilizing inoculant for wheat 

JumpStart ® can increase phosphate 

efficiency for better stress tolerance 

JumpStart contains the naturally occurring soil fungus Penicillium bilaii. 

It colonizes (grows along) plant roots, releasing compounds that release 

the bound mineral forms of soil and fertilizer phosphate, making it more 

available for the crop to use. Penicillium bilaii does not replace the need for 

phosphate fertilizer, but does provide crops access to more nutrients for 

higher yield potential. 

Benefits of using JumpStart: 

• Improved phosphate availability for: 

- Higher yield potential 

- Greater stress tolerance and earlier, more even maturity 

- Early vigor 

• Improved phosphate access leads to enhanced root 

and shoot development 

• Active in cool soil temperatures when phosphate is less available, JumpStart 

can help get the crop out of the ground and off to an early start 

Wheat Yield (bu/ac) 

75 

74 

73 

72 

71 

70 

72.2 74.1 

Control 









Phosphate is: 




maturity (seed set), quality, and yield potential 


• As much as 90 percent of phosphate fertilizer becomes unavailable in 

the year it is applied, and 50 percent may never be recovered 


early in a plant’s development, and 80 percent of the yield-building 

phosphate needed by a crop is required in the first six weeks 

Sources: 

www.bioag.novozymes.com/en/products/canada/aboutphosphate/ 

role-of-phosphate-in-crop-growth/Pages/default.aspx 



JumpStart wettable powder 

for wheat 

Packaging 

Rate 

Treats 

Application 

10 oz bottle 

4 x 2 oz bottle 

(10 oz) 200 bu/12,000 lb 

(2 oz) 40 bu/2,400 lb 

200 bu 

4 x 40 bu 

On-seed 


ROW CROP MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS - WHEAT PRODUCTS 

• Better handling of environmental pressures including winter wheat survival 



Trichoderma virens-based inoculant for wheat 

QuickRoots ® is a microbial seed inoculant for improving availability of 

nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the soil resulting in improved 

yield potential. QuickRoots is available in both wettable powder and 

dry planter box formulations. 





Wheat Yield (bu/ac) 

81 

79 

77 

77.6 80.3 








providing optimal plant growth 



QuickRoots for wheat 


Packaging 

Rate 

Treats 

Application 

Compatibility 

180 g (6.35) spoutpak 


1.8 g/bu 

100 bu or 2,500 bu 

On-seed 



information 


ROW CROP MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS - WHEAT PRODUCTS 


75 

Control 





QuickRoots for wheat 


Packaging 

500 g (1.10 lb) pouch 

or 5 kg (11 lb) bucket 

Rate 

5 g/bu 

Treats 

Application 

Compatibility 

100 bu or 1,000 bu 

On-seed 



information 



Notes 

Other Crops

Other Crops 


Bacillus amyloliquefaciens 


Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Trichoderma 

virens-based inoculant for canola, cotton, 

sorghum, sugar beets, and sunflowers 

QuickRoots ® is a microbial seed inoculant for improving availability of 

nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium resulting in improved yield potential. 









QuickRoots wettable powder 

Packaging 

Treats 

Canola ....... 250 g (8.82 oz) spoutpack 

Cotton ..... 240 oz (8.47 oz) spoutpack 

Sorghum ....100 g (3.53 oz) spoutback 

or 4 kg (8.82 lb) bucket 

Sugar beets ..... 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) bucket 

Sunflowers .... 180 g (6.35 oz) spoutpack 


Canola ........................................ 25 bags 

Cotton ......................................... 40 bags 

Sorghum ............... 10 bags or 400 bags 

Sugar beets ............................ 600 units 

Sunflowers ............. 6 bags or 150 bags 



and Trichoderma virens have the ability 

to release nitrogen, phosphorus and 

potassium in the soil not available to the 

plant. The resulting benefit of improved 

nutrient availability is expanded root 

volume providing optimal plant 

growth and yield potential. 


QuickRoots dry planter box 

Packaging 

Treats 

Rate 

Canola .........400 g (14.12 oz) pouch 

Cotton .........320 g (11.29 oz) pouch 

Sorghum .......200 g (7.05 oz) pouch 

or 4 kg (8.82 lb) bucket 

Sugar beets ...250 g (8.82 oz) pouch 

Sunflowers .....216 g (7.62 oz) pouch 


Canola ............................... 25 bags 

Cotton ................................ 20 bags 

Sorghum .......10 bags or 200 bags 

Sugar beets ....................... 25 units 

Sunflowers ......6 bags or 125 bags 

Canola ......................16 g/bag (50 lb) 

Cotton .............16 g/bag (220k seed) 

Sorghum .......................20 g/bag (50lb) 

Sugar beets .....10 g/unit (100k seed) 

Sunflowers ......36 g/bag (200k seed) 

ROW CROP MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS - OTHER PRODUCTS 

Rate 

Canola .......................... 10 g/bag (50 lb) 

Cotton ................... 6 g/bag (220k seed) 

Sorghum ....................... 10 g/bag (50lb) 

Sugar beets ............ 7.5 g/unit(100k seed) 

Sunflowers ......... 30 g/bag (200k seed) 

Compatibility 

Go to MonsantoBioAg.com for 

up-to-date compatibility information 


Compatibility 

Go to MonsantoBioAg.com for 

up-to-date compatibility information 



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Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. 

Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible. 

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