House & Garden Growers Journal 2017 May 2017 | Page 20

Silicon reinforces plant defence systems both physically and biologically
WITH AMINO TREATMENT
Cuticle
Pathogens can NOT
penetrate the cuticle
WITHOUT AMINO TREATMENT
Pathogens can penetrate
the cuticle
Small particle
silica compounds
Cuticle
Upper
Epidermis
Upper
Epidermis
Silicon reinforces plants defense system both physically and chemically. Physically, solidified silicon deposits
just below the leaf surface increase the resistance to penetration by fungal spores and insects. Silicon is now
considered to have a catalytic role in the expression of physiological resistance. Soluble silicon absorbed by
plants acts as a catalyst in the plants resistance mechanisms. Hence, pest, disease and pathogens attempting to
feed on silicon positive plants will struggle to feed without interference by natural plant defense compounds.
Silicon nutrition has also proven to demonstrate more heat tolerance in crops.
SEED EXTRACT - The power of new life.
I discovered a very powerful substance in plant seeds; I managed to isolate this material and
started combining it with other substances. This effort resulted in an extremely powerful new
plants food for the industrial market: Amino Treatment!” William van der Zwaan – Creator of Amino Treatment
• Promotes incredible vigor and rapid growth.
• Enzymes act to stimulate plant biological processes.
• Amino acids increase sugar content within fruit.
15
W W W. H O U S E - G A R D E N . C O M . A U