TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Product Category: Organic Biofertilizer / Plant Biostimulant
Product Type: Liquid concentrate
Target Crop: Aquilaria spp. / Agarwood trees
Primary Function: Vegetative growth, canopy development and nutritional support
Application Stage: Nursery-to-young plantation / vegetative development
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BioGrow™ VEGA™ is a concentrated organic biofertilizer and plant biostimulant formulated to support vigorous and balanced vegetative development of young and developing Aquilaria trees.
The formulation combines organic nutrient sources, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, secondary nutrients, micronutrients, humic and fulvic substances, amino-acid compounds, seaweed-derived biostimulants and beneficial rhizosphere microorganisms.
It is designed to support root-to-shoot development, leaf production, stem and branch development, canopy establishment and efficient nutrient utilization.
BioGrow™ VEGA™ is a vegetative-growth product and is not an agarwood-resin induction product.
2. PROPOSED FORMULATION
| Component | Target % w/w | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Fermented plant organic extract | 20.00% | Organic nutrient base |
| Fish/plant hydrolysate | 10.00% | Organic nitrogen & amino acids |
| Molasses | 5.00% | Organic carbon / fermentation substrate |
| Humic acid | 3.00% | Soil and nutrient interaction |
| Fulvic acid | 2.00% | Nutrient complexing |
| Seaweed extract | 2.00% | Plant biostimulant |
| Amino-acid complex | 2.00% | Metabolic and growth support |
| Potassium source | 1.50% | Potassium nutrition |
| Phosphate source | 0.50% | Phosphorus nutrition |
| Magnesium source | 0.50% | Chlorophyll and enzyme function |
| Calcium source | 0.50% | Structural development |
| Micronutrient premix | 0.50% | Zn, Fe, Mn, B, Cu, Mo |
| Microbial concentrate | 1.00% | Rhizosphere biological support |
| Stabilizer/preservative | 0.50% | Product stability |
| Purified water | 50.00% | Carrier |
| TOTAL | 100.00% |
The above is a formulation-development target, not a final regulatory guaranteed analysis.
3. PROPOSED GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
| Parameter | Target Specification |
|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 2.0–3.0% |
| Available Phosphate (P₂O₅) | 0.5–1.0% |
| Soluble Potash (K₂O) | 1.5–2.5% |
| Calcium (Ca) | 0.3–0.8% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.2–0.5% |
| Organic Carbon | ≥5.0% |
| Humic substances | ≥3.0% |
| Amino acids | ≥1.0% |
| Beneficial microorganisms | Product-specific CFU guarantee |
Final declared values must be established from batch analysis and applicable Philippine fertilizer/biofertilizer requirements.
4. MICROBIOLOGICAL COMPONENT
The biological fraction may be developed using compatible beneficial microorganisms such as:
- Bacillus spp.
- Trichoderma spp.
- Other validated plant-growth-promoting microorganisms
The final consortium should be selected based on:
- Compatibility
- Viability
- Shelf stability
- Rhizosphere performance
- Absence of pathogenic contamination
- Compatibility with the nutrient matrix
Microbial viability should be expressed as CFU/mL at manufacture and at end of declared shelf life.
5. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Property | Target |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark brown to brown liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic fermented/organic odor |
| pH | 5.0–6.5 |
| Specific gravity | 1.02–1.15 |
| Solubility | Completely dispersible/dilutable in water |
| Sedimentation | Minimal after standardized storage |
| Visible contamination | None |
| Pathogenic contamination | Must comply with applicable standards |
6. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION
Young Aquilaria trees
Root-zone drench:
- Initial development range: 20–50 mL product/tree/application
- Dilute in sufficient clean water for uniform root-zone application.
- Apply during active vegetative growth.
- Adjust dosage according to tree age, soil fertility, rainfall and plant response.
Larger developing trees
A higher application volume may be evaluated progressively through field trials.
Do not apply concentrated product directly to foliage or roots.
The final commercial dose should be established through replicated plantation trials.
7. APPLICATION PROGRAM
Stage 1 — Establishment
BioGrow™ ROOT
Focus: root establishment and rhizosphere development.
Stage 2 — Vegetative Development
BioGrow™ VEGA™
Focus: leaf, stem, branch and canopy development.
Stage 3 — Mature-Tree Preparation
BioGrow™ PRIME
Focus: nutritional preparation for mature-tree plantation management.
Stage 4 — Stress Recovery
BioGrow™ RECOVER
Focus: nutritional support following pruning, transplantation or environmental stress.
8. RAW-MATERIAL QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
All incoming materials should be evaluated for:
- Identity
- Moisture
- Nutrient concentration
- pH
- Microbial contamination
- Heavy metals
- Pesticide residues where applicable
- Pathogenic organisms
- Batch consistency
Organic raw materials should preferably be sourced from traceable, contaminant-controlled suppliers.
9. QUALITY CONTROL — FINISHED PRODUCT
Each production batch should be tested for:
Chemical QC
- pH
- Specific gravity
- Total N
- P₂O₅
- K₂O
- Ca
- Mg
- Organic carbon
- Humic substances
Microbiological QC
- Total viable microbial count
- Declared organism viability
- Yeast/mold
- Coliforms
- Salmonella
- Other applicable pathogens
Physical QC
- Appearance
- Odor
- Homogeneity
- Sedimentation
- Dilution stability
10. PACKAGING
Recommended commercial formats:
- 1 L — trial / smallholder use
- 5 L — farm use
- 20 L — plantation use
- 200 L — commercial plantation
- 1,000 L IBC — institutional / industrial application
Packaging should use chemically compatible, UV-resistant containers with secure closures.
11. STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry and shaded location, protected from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Avoid prolonged exposure to:
- Excessive heat
- Freezing conditions
- Direct sunlight
- Contaminated water
- Strong oxidizing chemicals
Shake or agitate before dilution if settling occurs.
12. COMPATIBILITY
Before tank mixing BioGrow™ VEGA™ with pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, concentrated fertilizers or biological products, conduct a jar-compatibility test.
Avoid mixing directly with strong oxidizers, highly alkaline materials or products containing antimicrobial agents that may reduce microbial viability.
13. SHELF-LIFE TARGET
Development target: 12–24 months from manufacturing date under recommended storage conditions.
Final shelf life must be established through accelerated and real-time stability testing, including verification of nutrient concentration and microbial viability where applicable.
14. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Field trials should evaluate:
- Tree survival
- Height increment
- Diameter increment
- Stem circumference
- Number of new shoots
- Leaf number
- Canopy diameter
- Leaf chlorophyll/SPAD
- Biomass development
- Root development
- Nutrient-use response
- Soil biological activity
Performance should be compared against an untreated control and an appropriate conventional fertilization program.
15. IMPORTANT PRODUCT POSITIONING
BioGrow™ VEGA™ supports vegetative tree development.
It should not be represented as directly inducing agarwood formation, increasing resin yield, or replacing a validated agarwood-induction system unless such claims are independently demonstrated through controlled research.
Product Philosophy
ROOT → Establish the Root
VEGA™ → Build the Tree
PRIME → Prepare the Mature Tree
INDUCTION → Develop Agarwood
RECOVER → Restore the Tree
BioGrow™ VEGA™ — Build the Tree Before You Build the Resin.
Document Status: Formulation Development / Technical Concept
Recommended next step: Laboratory formulation, stability testing, microbial compatibility testing and replicated Aquilaria field validation before establishing final guaranteed analysis and commercial application rates.