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    Ask An Expert: Episode 4

    Ask An Expert: Episode 4

    In this episode of our Ask an Expert audio series, James Maude provides some insight into what manufacturers and distributors can do to support the growth of biostimulant products.  Listen below.

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    Ask An Expert: Episode 3

    In this episode of our Ask an Expert audio series, James Maude addresses the question: “What are the biggest challenges within the biostimulant industry & how can we best navigate them?” Listen to his thoughts on this below.

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    Ask An Expert: Episode 2

    Welcome back to our ‘Ask An Expert’ series, where we share insights from the Acadian Plant Health team on matters relevant to the agricultural industry. This time, as we think ahead to what’s in store for 2023, we asked our SVP of Portfolio Development James Maude “What do you think is the most exciting opportunity […]

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    Ask An Expert: Episode 1

    We’re excited to introduce our brand new audio series. In each episode, you’ll hear insights from the Acadian Plant Health team on matters relevant to the agricultural industry. In this first episode, we asked our SVP of Portfolio Development James Maude “How would you describe the current state of the biostimulant market?” Listen to his […]

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    Acadian Plant Health Recognized as a Top Climate-Smart Company

    Selected by Germination, alongside seven standouts in the seed industry for its active efforts on mitigating effects of climate change DARTMOUTH, NS — Nov. 23, 2022 — Acadian Plant Health™, a leading global provider of innovative, sustainable crop care solutions, has earned the designation of Top Climate-Smart Company for the proven impact of its seaweed […]

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    The biostimulant market is anticipated to grow at over 12% CAGR, but is the industry ready to meet the demand?

    The biostimulant market size is anticipated to grow at over 12% CAGR between 2022 and 2028 due to increasing sustainable agriculture activities across the globe. Such key benefits as improvement in plant tolerance and recovery from abiotic stresses such as extreme climatic conditions, droughts, unfavourable salinity, and floods are further augmenting the overall biostimulants market […]

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    ABSTRACT: Thermal imaging of soybean response to drought stress: the effect of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in SpringerPlus on August 22, 2016. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. Previous experiments have demonstrated positive effect of Acadian® extract of Ascophyllum nodosum on plant stress-resistance, however the mode of action is not fully understood. The aim of this […]

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    Acadian Plant Health becomes one of the first biostimulant companies to be approved under the new European Union Product Regulation as part of new Green Deal

    Meeting the EU’s strict requirements for sustainable and efficient crop care solutions, Acadian Plant Health represents the changing face of agricultural practices August 10, 2022. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ (APH), a leading provider of innovative, sustainable crop care solutions, is pleased to announce their official status as one of the first biostimulant […]

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    Climate change and heat stress on crops poses a serious threat to agriculture. Can seaweed extracts help?

    Climate change and rising temperatures with associated consequences pose a serious threat to natural systems and socioeconomic well-being. The agricultural sector, in particular, is very sensitive to climate change. Even a small increase of 1° to 2°C can have significant negative effects on crop yields. Global economic losses in the production of three major crops […]

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    Acadian Plant Health California almond water use study delivers promising early results for growers

    UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center almond water stress trial shows Acadian Organic® beneficial for water use efficiency, representing a significant boost for growers in the west coast region July 7, 2022. Dartmouth, N.S. – Today, Acadian Plant Health™ (APH) announced the first results of its California almond water use study, which offers promising […]

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    Acadian Plant Health wins spot on Germination’s Top 10 Most Innovative Products

    Seaweed extract wins in biologicals/biostimulants category for connection to soil health TORONTO — June 23, 2022 — Acadian Plant Health™, a leading provider of innovative, sustainable crop care solutions, today announced its seaweed extract has won a spot on Germination’s list of Top 10 Most Innovative Products in the biologicals/biostimulants category. This win follows recent […]

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    ABSTRACT: Alkaline extract of the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum stimulates arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and their endomycorrhization of plant roots

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Nature on June 29, 2021. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. Ascophyllum nodosum extracts (ANE) are well-established plant biostimulants that improve stress tolerance and crop vigour, while also having been shown to stimulate soil microbes. The intersection of these two […]

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    Seaweed 2.0 – a novel approach to innovative Agri-solutions aimed at sustainable agriculture systems

    The use of seaweeds in agriculture dates back thousands of years. During the ancient roman times, plant seedlings were mulched with seaweed to promote their growth. In the coastal area of Europe, farmers incorporated seaweeds in the soil or used it as a compost. Starting from 1948, 18 countries had developed their seaweed resources for […]

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    ABSTRACT: A commercial seaweed extract structured microbial communities associated with tomato and pepper roots and significantly increased crop yield

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Microbial Biotechnology on July 26, 2019. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. Seaweeds have been used as a source of natural fer-tilizer and biostimulant in agriculture for centuries. However, their effects on soil and crop root micro-biota remain unclear. […]

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    ABSTRACT: Biomass and height of Ascophyllum nodosum after two decades of continuous commercial harvesting in eastern Canada

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Journal of Applied Phycology on March 8, 2021. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. With the increasing demand for seaweed resources worldwide, management must ensure that the harvest of wild seaweed stocks is sustainable. We evaluate the impact of […]

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    ABSTRACT: Ascophyllum nodosum Extract and Its Organic Fractions Stimulate Rhizobium Root Nodulation and Growth of Medicago sativa (Alfalfa)

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, on February 22, 2013. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. The effects of the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum extracts (ANE) on nitrogen (N)–fixing nodules and growth of alfalfa plants were studied under greenhouse […]

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    ABSTRACT: Commercial Extract of Ascophyllum nodosum Improves Root Colonization of Alfalfa by Its Bacterial Symbiont Sinorhizobium meliloti

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, on September 20, 2012. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. The soil bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti forms a symbiotic relationship with alfalfa (Medicago sativa) roots, which results in the formation of intracellular root […]

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    ABSTRACT: Metabolic and transcriptional changes associated with the use of Ascophyllum nodosum extracts as tools to improve the quality of wine grapes (Vitis vinifera cv. Sangiovese) and their tolerance to biotic stress

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Wiley Online Library on August 6, 2019. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. BACKGROUND: Recent studies report that Ascophyllum nodosum extracts, once applied on the canopy of different crops, deliver positive effects, increasing yield, inducing tolerance to biotic stress, […]

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    ABSTRACT: Effects of a biostimulant derived from the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum on ripening dynamics and fruit quality of grapevines

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Scientia Horticulturae on December 22, 2017. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. Most modern and traditional grape-growing regions are facing challenging times due to the unpredictability of weather conditions and warming trends. Innovative and sustainable tools such as seaweed-based […]

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    ABSTRACT: Pre-harvest treatment of spinach with Ascophyllum nodosum extract improves post-harvest storage and quality

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Scientia Horticulturae on February 28, 2014. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. Fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) leaves contain high concentrations of beneficial phytochemicals. How-ever, spinach does not store well and is highly perishable especially during handling and post-harvest […]

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    ABSTRACT: Commercial extract of the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum enhances phenolic antioxidant content of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) which protects Caenorhabditis elegans against oxidative and thermal stress

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Food Chemistry on June 3, 2010. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. There is considerable interest to enhance the nutritional quality of fresh produce especially vegetables. The effects of root treatment of spinach with commercial extracts of the brown […]

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    ABSTRACT: Transcriptional and metabolomic analysis of Ascophyllum nodosum mediated freezing tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in BMC Genomics on November 21, 2012. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. Background: We have previously shown that lipophilic components (LPC) of the brown seaweed Ascophyflum nodosum (ANE) improved freezing tolerance in Arabidopsis tha/iana. However, the mechanism(s) of this […]

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    ABSTRACT: Ascophyllum extract application can promote plant growth and root yield in carrot associated with increased root-zone soil microbial activity

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Canadian Journal of Plan Science on October 10, 2013. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. Acadian Seaplants Ltd., 30 Brown Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada B3B 1X8 (e-mail: zalam@uoguelph.ca); and 2Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food […]

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    ABSTRACT: Effect of Ascophyllum extract application on plant growth, fruit yield and soil microbial communities of strawberry

    This is an abstract of a scholarly scientific article originally published in Canadian Journal of Plant Science on August 6, 2012. Read the full article by clicking on the image below. Alam, M. Z., Braun, G., Norrie, J. and Hodges, D. M. 2013. Effect of Ascophyllum extract application on plant growth, fruit yield and soil […]

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    How seaweed extracts prolong food shelf life and decrease food waste.

    Food waste has a larger impact on the environment than most would expect. Consider all the steps involved in getting food to your plate. Food needs to be grown, processed, packaged, transported, and marketed before it’s finally sold. At each step food can be wasted and every time this happens all of the resources that […]

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    Trust us, it works. Why biostimulant companies can no longer say this

    When it comes to farming, investing in something new often faces harsh criticism. There’s good reason for this. Taking a chance in agricultural practices isn’t a small ask. In some areas of the world, a farmer has one chance a year to get the best harvest they can get. Over the lifetime of a farmer […]

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    How seaweed extracts can help farmers combat drought

    Wheat prices recently hit a 14-year high – but high prices won’t help farmers when drought growing conditions have left them with nothing to sell Climate volatility is driving drought conditions Farming is a uniquely risky enterprise: farmers are at the mercy of the weather, interest rates, currency prices, government policies and fluctuations in the […]

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    How Biostimulants can play a key role in delivering on Europe’s Green Deal goals

    The Green Deal presents a unique opportunity for biostimulant manufacturers to help the agricultural industry reduce synthetic chemical and fertilizer use as it works to feed the world Through its new European Green Deal, announced in 2021, the European Union (EU) wants to lead the world on climate action and promote sustainable agriculture in a […]

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    What farmers can do to overcome high fertilizer prices

    Fertilizer prices have doubled or more in the past six months, which is bad news for farmers, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict could make it even worse.  Until recently, prices were associated to the rise in natural gas prices, along with supply chain disruptions and weather events around the world. However, with the Russian invasion of […]

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    Soil degradation: A threat to farms, food, and the planet

    This is a summary of an article that first appeared in Nature, in June 2021. Read the full article here. Most of us never think about the ground on which we walk. But the difference between the dirt we walk on, and the soil farmers most treasure, is that soil is alive: home to millions […]

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    Acadian Plant Health takes next step in revolutionizing the biostimulant industry

    New U.K. Centre of Excellence fully equipped to develop proprietary formulations for partners and help the company meet global demand for sustainable agriculture solutions December 9, 2021. Dartmouth, N.S. – Today, Acadian Plant Health™ announced the opening of its new Formulation Centre of Excellence in Malvern, U.K., marking another important milestone in the company’s journey […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES ACADIAN OPEN ACADEMY

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES ACADIAN OPEN ACADEMY

    September 10, 2020. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ launches the Acadian Open Academy, a global network of experts to collaborate on the development of a portfolio of complete solutions for crop abiotic stress management. Adverse environmental conditions, such as drought, flood, heat and other stresses, affect food quality and crop yield more than […]

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    Why Seaweed Extract Is Key to Sustainable Agriculture and Feeding Vegans

    Why Seaweed Extract Is Key to Sustainable Agriculture – and Feeding Vegans

    Bringing meat from farms to factories, grocery stores and then your dinner table produces a hefty carbon footprint. Meat production creates one-fifth of global emissions and the world’s cattle population produces more greenhouse gases than the United States population combined. More North Americans are trying to lower emissions by adopting eco-conscious, vegetarian or vegan diets, […]

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    Is Drought Harming Your Crops? Boost Water Use Efficiency with Acadian Plant Health™ Products

    Is Drought Harming Your Crops? Boost Water Use Efficiency with Acadian Plant Health™ Products

    How efficiently are crops using the water they receive? Growers want to know. Though plants are often tougher and more drought-resistant than we imagine, there are limits to their resilience. More frequent and longer periods of drought worldwide are placing an extra strain on plants’ ability to function at optimal levels, cutting into their performance […]

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    Overcoming Abiotic Stress: Crop Inputs Are Vital to Drought Stress Management

    Overcoming Abiotic Stress: Crop Inputs Are Vital to Drought Stress Management

    When placed under extreme abiotic stress, crops initiate self-preservation mode. They decrease transpiration and photosynthesis, and instead store water and vital nutrients in more essential parts of the plant. Though the plants now have a better chance of survival, their decreased growth and productivity can affect growers’ profits because the size, quality and yield of […]

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    Seaweed-Based Biostimulant Products Help Crop Vigour and Quality

    Seaweed-Based Biostimulant Products to Help Crop Vigour and Quality

    There’s plenty of buzz in the agriculture world about biostimulants. Studies show that integrating our Ascophyllum nodosum-based crop inputs into standard crop care programs helps plants reach their full potential and can deliver visible benefits for both conventional and organic growers. Our seaweed extract biostimulants can maximize the efficiency of crop care programs, helping plants […]

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    How Our Seaweed-Based Products Can Help Reduce Fertilizer Leaching

    How Our Seaweed-Based Products Can Help Reduce Fertilizer Leaching

      Synthetic fertilizers used in conventional farming practices come with a financial and environmental toll. These man-made fertilizers saturate the soil with macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc.), but disrupt the organic systems that recycle these nutrients. In some cases, they may reduce the levels of beneficial microorganisms that convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms that plants […]

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    Fruit Logistica 2020 - Acadian Plant Health™

    Fruit Logistica 2020 – Acadian Plant Health™

    January 13, 2020. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will attend the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, Germany in partnership with Van Iperen International. This is the 8th consecutive year that Acadian Plant Health™ will attend the show. This year’s event runs from February 5 to 7 at the Messe Berlin GmbH exhibition grounds in Berlin, […]

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    3 Ways Acadian Plant Health Helps Bring About Adequate Biostimulant Regulation

    3 Ways Acadian Plant Health Helps Bring About Adequate Biostimulant Regulation

      Regulations mostly come from good intentions. Officials within the government, often at the prompting of concerned citizens or industry members, establish rules to prevent negative outcomes. Yet when those concerns aren’t guided by research or facts, regulations can do more harm than good. As countries around the world evaluate their stance on biostimulants, it’s […]

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    Five Takeaways from the Biostimulant World Congress

    Five Takeaways from the Biostimulant World Congress

    1. Interest in biostimulants continues to grow No surprises here! We have been talking about the benefits of our biostimulants for more than 35 years. As growers continue to seek out more natural inputs, demand continues to increase around the globe. 2. The EU is leading the way in terms of updating definitions and regulations […]

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    How Our Sustainable Harvesting Contributes to Future Sustainable Harvests

    How Our Sustainable Harvesting Contributes to Future Sustainable Harvests

    Agriculture is a temperamental living. If sunlight, water or essential nutrients are in short supply, crops suffer and are not able to perform to their full potential. With changes in annual rainfall and average temperatures worldwide, growers are more reliant on agricultural inputs for their crop success. Yet the availability of some biostimulant products can […]

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    Visit Acadian Plant Health™ at the 4th Biostimulants World Congress in Barcelona

    November 1, 2019. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) is yet again one of the sponsors of the Biostimulants World Congress – the world’s largest international event on agricultural biostimulants, and scientific and technical agronomic matters. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn about advances in nutritional and biostimulant products for plants and to meet […]

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    Time for Action - Providing Sustainable Solutions to Help Growers Adapt to Climate Change

    Time for Action – Providing Sustainable Solutions to Help Growers Adapt to Climate Change

    Who’d have thought a 16-year-old climate activist from Sweden would make the most persuasive case for climate action. Yet here we are in 2019 with Greta Thunberg as our constant and vocal reminder that sustainability and eco-conscious decisions aren’t fringe concerns; they’re the responsibility of every person and business. The agriculture industry is no exception. […]

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    Can Acadian Plant Health products be tank mixed?

    Acadian Plant Health™ products are compatible with most insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers. Some pH adjustments may be required with acidic mixtures. Surfactants should be added after an Acadian Plant Health™ product has completely dissolved in the tank solution. When mixing with calcium products, thoroughly mix an Acadian Plant Health™ product with water in the tank […]

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    Will Acadian Plant Health products stain fruit?

    Acadian Plant Health™ products are highly water soluble and any spots that may appear are temporary and will easily wash off without damaging the fruit. Have a question for us? Fill out our contact form!

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    Can Acadian Plant Health products replace my standard nutritional program?

    Acadian Plant Health™ products are not intended to replace a nutritional program, but their use enhances existing programs. Acadian Plant Health™ products show synergistic interactions with standard crop inputs and should be used in combination with an appropriate nutrient program for best results. Have a question for us? Fill out our contact form!

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    Do Acadian Plant Health products affect the environment?

    Acadian Plant Health™ products do not have any negative effects on the environment. In the field, using an Acadian Plant Health™ product according to the label does not pose any danger to the environment or workers. Have a question for us? Fill out our contact form!

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    How long before Acadian Plant Health products work?

    Sometimes a greening effect will be seen in a day or two following an application. However, we recommend making applications for stress tolerance 2-5 days prior to an anticipated stress. Application rates and timings may vary depending on the particular soil, climatic, and other environmental conditions present in your area. For information on optimal rates and […]

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    Do you have any local trial information?

    Acadian Plant Health™ has conducted thousands of trials on various crops throughout the world. Please contact us today by submitting a question here or by filling out the form on our Contact Us page to find out if we have conducted trials in your particular location. Have a question for us? Fill out our contact […]

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    Acadian Plant Health™ welcomes growers, partners and distributors to visit our stand at the 26th Hortitec which runs from June 26 to 28, 2018, at the Expoflora Park in beautiful Holambra, Brazil. Our team is will be available to

    Visit Us at Hortitec 2019

    Acadian Plant Health™ welcomes growers, partners and distributors to visit our stand at the 26th Hortitec which runs from June 26 to 28, 2018, at the Expoflora Park in beautiful Holambra, Brazil. Our team is will be available to

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    Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will join forces with its sister companies Arramara Teo (Ireland) and Uist Asco (Scotland) for the New Ag International Show. Each year this show...

    The Three Sisters of Seaweed – Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will be attending the New Ag International Show Dublin March 27th to 29th, 2019 with its European Sister Companies

    Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will join forces with its sister companies Arramara Teo (Ireland) and Uist Asco (Scotland) for the New Ag International Show. Each year this show…

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    Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will be attending 4-day Expo AgroAlimentaria Guanajuato November 13 to 26 in Irapuato, Mexico. This year, the expo expects to attract 1,300 exhibitors from more than 14 countries, who will present...

    Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) attending Expo AgroAlimentaria 2018

    Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will be attending 4-day Expo AgroAlimentaria Guanajuato November 13 to 26 in Irapuato, Mexico. This year, the expo expects to attract 1,300 exhibitors from more than 14 countries, who will present…

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    Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) attending the 2018 New Ag International Annual Conference & Exhibition in Nanning, Guangxi China.

    Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) attending the 2018 New Ag International Annual Conference & Exhibition in Nanning, Guangxi China.

    Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) attending the 2018 New Ag International Annual Conference & Exhibition in Nanning, Guangxi China. During the conference, which focuses on Fruit Tree and Orchard Management, various organizations will be presenting scientific research results. Two of our most recognisable APH members will present lectures addressing how active compounds in Acadian BioSwitchTM technology […]

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    25th Hortitec Technical Exhibition of Horticulture, Protected Cultivation and Intensive Crops

    25th Hortitec Technical Exhibition of Horticulture, Protected Cultivation and Intensive Crops

    June 6, 2018. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will be attending the 25th Hortitec Technical Exhibition of Horticulture, Protected Cultivation and Intensive Crops in Holambra, SP, Brazil. The Hortitec emerged the ideal of a group of businessmen, who felt the need to have in Brazil an event along the lines of major exhibitions […]

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    Acadian Plant Health™ and Van Iperen International Sign Agreement

    Acadian Plant Health™ and Van Iperen International Sign Agreement

    April 10, 2018. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) is proud to announce an international partnership with Van Iperen International, with focus in Europe, Africa and the Gulf Region. Several years of successful collaboration has blossomed into a close working relationship dedicated to the needs of the grower. Where Nutrition meets Biostimulation™ – Van […]

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    Acadian Plant Health™ attending the XXII Acorbat Congress

    Acadian Plant Health™ attending the XXII Acorbat Congress

    March 19, 2018. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will be attending the XXII Acorbat International Congress in Miami, United States. Acorbat International is the most important congress for the exchange of science and technology on bananas in the world. This event brings together banana growers, universities, researchers and commercial companies, as well as […]

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    Acadian Plant Health™ exhibits at Fruit Logistica 2018

    Acadian Plant Health™ exhibits at Fruit Logistica 2018

    January 10, 2018. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) will be exhibiting at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, Germany. Fruit Logistica is the largest international fresh-produce show in the world, bringing together fruit and vegetable growers, greenhouse growers, transport and storage companies, as well as press and media. With its 12.5 hectares […]

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    Acres USA from the soil up: Exploring strategies for modern eco-agriculture

    Acres USA from the soil up: Exploring strategies for modern eco-agriculture

    November 20, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ is returning to the Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show, Columbus, Ohio. This Conference is the premier event in North America for eco-input buyers. For more than 40 years, this annual conference has changed lives, improved farming practices, and served up a lot of fun. […]

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    Acadian Plant Health™ exhibits at the Great Lakes Expo 2017

    Acadian Plant Health™ exhibits at the Great Lakes Expo 2017

    November 17, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ is announcing its presence at the Great Lakes Expo and Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Expo is one of the largest shows for fruit and vegetable growers, greenhouse growers and farm marketers in North America! Last year, a record 458 companies […]

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    Acadian Plant Health™ at GrowTech Eurasia 2017

    Acadian Plant Health™ at GrowTech Eurasia 2017

    November 9, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ is announcing its presence at the GrowTech Eurasia trade show in Antalya, Turkey. The 17th GrowTech Eurasia Fair is a powerful commercial platform for international greenhouse, agricultural equipment and technologies. Last year more than 80,000 attendees visited over 700 exhibits. GrowTech Eurasia is the place where […]

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    Acadian Plant Health™ Gold Sponsor of the 3rd Biostimulants World Congress

    Acadian Plant Health™ Gold Sponsor of the 3rd Biostimulants World Congress

    November 7, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™), is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 3rd Biostimulants World Congress – the premier international show centred around biostimulants, and scientific and technical agronomic matters, organized by New Ag International. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about advances in nutritional and biostimulant products […]

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    Acadian Plant Health™ Introduces Toggle™ in Canada

    Acadian Plant Health™ Introduces Toggle™ in Canada

    October 18, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™), a division of Acadian Seaplants Limited (ASL), announces the launch of its product Toggle™, powered by Acadian BioSwitch™ technology, as a proven supplement for use in the row crop segment. This launch furthers the company’s commitment to providing proven grower solutions for Canadian agriculture. By […]

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    PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES COMPEL ROGER TRIPATHI TO LEAVE ACADIAN SEAPLANTS LIMITED AS PRESIDENT OF ITS PLANT HEALTH DIVISION

    PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES COMPEL ROGER TRIPATHI TO LEAVE ACADIAN SEAPLANTS LIMITED AS PRESIDENT OF ITS PLANT HEALTH DIVISION

    September 5, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Acadian Seaplants Limited (ASL) announced that Roger Tripathi, President of Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) Division, is leaving the company due to personal reasons. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Acadian Seaplants, Jean-Paul Deveau, will assume his responsibilities on an interim basis. Mr. Tripathi accepted responsibility for leading the […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ HIRES NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR BRAZIL REGION

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ HIRES NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR BRAZIL REGION

    July 19, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) recently hired Daniel Gheller for the position of Business Development Manager in the Brazil region. Within this position, Gheller will help create the APH™ crop solutions portfolio for the Brazilian market, lead and develop the sales team, as well as help develop a distributor […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES ASCOMAX™ BRAND AND ACADIAN BIOSWITCH™ TECHNOLOGY IN CHINA

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES ASCOMAX™ BRAND AND ACADIAN BIOSWITCH™ TECHNOLOGY IN CHINA

    Hangzhou – July 11, 2017: Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™), a division of Acadian Seaplants Limited (ASL), announces new partnerships, greater in-field support and the launch of its biostimulants and Acadian BioSwitch™ technology in the Chinese market. This launch furthers the company’s commitment to providing proven grower solutions within the agricultural industry in China, expanding the […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND PRESENTS NEW VISUAL IDENTITY

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND PRESENTS NEW VISUAL IDENTITY

    July 14, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™), a division of Acadian Seaplants Limited, has launched its new website: aphtransfer.wpengine.com. The website was developed on a new platform and represents, for Acadian Plant Health™, a significant advancement in the delivery of useful and detailed information to its global customers. This launch marks […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ WELCOMES A NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ WELCOMES A NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

    April 17, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) has recently appointed Bachar Blal as its new Vice President of Research and Development. In his new role, Blal will lead APH™’s research and development efforts and strategic programs for bringing innovation to provide growers around the world exceptionally consistent solutions for today’s most […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES IN INDIA – INTRODUCING PROVEN SOLUTIONS TO NEW MARKETS

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES IN INDIA – INTRODUCING PROVEN SOLUTIONS TO NEW MARKETS

    May 23, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™), a division of Acadian Seaplants Limited (ASL), announces new partnerships and the launch of its biostimulants and Acadian BioSwitch™ technology in the Indian market. This launch will further the company’s commitment to providing proven solutions to growers within the agricultural industry. By offering a […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES NEW PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY AT GLOBAL TRADESHOW IN BERLIN, GERMANY

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ LAUNCHES NEW PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY AT GLOBAL TRADESHOW IN BERLIN, GERMANY

    March 15, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health (APH), a division of Acadian Seaplants Limited (ASL), announced today the launch of their new platform technology during the 15th New Ag International Conference & Exhibition in Berlin, Germany. The launch of Acadian BioSwitch will help strengthen the company’s commitment to providing proven solutions to […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ HIRES ITS FIRST DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ HIRES ITS FIRST DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT

    February 10, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) recently announced that Shane Hand had been hired to fill a newly-formed position within the organization. The new position, Director of Product Life Cycle Management, was created to help APH™ establish long-term and sustainable product strategies that will lay the foundation for the development […]

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    Thermal imaging of soybean response to drought stress: the effect of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract

    Abstract Previous experiments have demonstrated positive effect of Acadian® extract of Ascophyllum nodosum on plant stress-resistance, however the mode of action is not fully understood. The aim of this study was to understand the physiological effect of Acadian® seaweed extract on the plant response to drought stress. Leaf temperature and leaf angle were measured as […]

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    Root growth of containerized lodgepole pine seedlings in response to Ascophyllum nodosum extract application during nursery culture

    Abstract Vigorous root growth immediately after spring planting is crucial to ensure a well-developed root system before the occurrence of drought events associated with climate change. The objective of this study was to enhance spring root growth of containerized lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta Dougl. var. latifolia Engelm.) seedlings. Seedling culture began in April. In September, […]

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    Applications of a Commercial Extract of the Brown Seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum Increases Drought Tolerance in Container-grown ‘Hamlin’ Sweet Orange Nursery Trees

    Abstract Hamlin’ sweet orange trees on ‘Carrizo’ citrange and ‘Swingle’ citrumelo rootstocks were treated weekly with a commercial extract of the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum at 5 and 10 mL·L−1 as either a soil drench or foliar spray. Half of the trees in each treatment were subjected to drought stress [irrigated at 50% of evapotranspiration […]

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    Ascophyllum extract application can promote plant growth and root yield in carrot associated with increased root-zone soil microbial activity

    Abstract Root growth and soil microbial activity were examined in two cultivars of carrot following treatment with Ascophyllum nodosum marine-plant extract. Field experiments were established in grower-managed fields of Maverick and Pronto carrots during 2010 and 2011. Soluble Ascophyllum extract powder (SAEP) was applied weekly, bi-weekly or tri-weekly at rates of 0 (control), 0.25, 0.50, […]

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    Commercial extract of the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum enhances phenolic antioxidant content of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) which protects Caenorhabditis elegans against oxidative and thermal stress

    Abstract There is considerable interest to enhance the nutritional quality of fresh produce especially vegetables. The effects of root treatment of spinach with commercial extracts of the brown macro alga, Ascophyllum nodosum (ANE) on antioxidant level of spinach were studied. At the concentration of 1.0 g/L, ANE treatment significantly increased the total phenolics and flavonoids […]

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    Effect of Ascophyllum extract application on plant growth, fruit yield and soil microbial communities of strawberry

    Abstract Plant growth and associated soil microbials were examined in several strawberry cultivars following treatment with extracts from the marine algae Ascophyllum nodosum [soluble Ascophyllum extract powder (SAEP)]. Greenhouse and field experiments were established over plots of Albion, Camarosa, Chandler, and Festival strawberries from 2009 to 2011. Soluble Ascophyllum extract powder was applied once or […]

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    Effects of Ascophyllum nodosum extract application in the nursery on root growth of containerized white spruce seedlings

    Abstract In this preliminary study, Picea glauca seedlings were root drenched with a commercial liquid extract of Ascophyllum nodosum in finisher fertilizer (8N–20P–30K) at the following rates: 1:500, 1:250, 1:125, and 1:75. Fertilizer alone served as control. Applications were made four or eight times over a period of 17 or 43 days, respectively. Compared with […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ WELCOMES A NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ WELCOMES A NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

    January 20, 2017. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™M (APH™) recently welcomed Ron Taylor as its new Vice President of Marketing. Taylor will be responsible for driving marketing strategies and best practices, strengthening brand architecture and supporting the global APH™ business team. His goal is to oversee the launch and management of new products, […]

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    ACADIAN SEAPLANTS LIMITED LAUNCHES THE ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ DIVISION TO PROVIDE GROWERS WITH PROVEN CROP SOLUTIONS

    ACADIAN SEAPLANTS LIMITED LAUNCHES THE ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ DIVISION TO PROVIDE GROWERS WITH PROVEN CROP SOLUTIONS

    September 16, 2016. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Seaplants Limited (ASL) has re-branded their agricultural products division and has launched the division’s new identity in an effort to reflect its commitment to providing effective solutions to growers within the agricultural industry.  The division, Acadian Plant Health™ (APH), has a fundamental purpose of sustainably empowering plants […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ HIRES FIRST REGIONAL BUSINESS  DIRECTOR IN ASIA-PACIFIC

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ HIRES FIRST REGIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR IN ASIA-PACIFIC

    August 22, 2016. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ recently announced the hiring of its first Regional Business Director in Asia-Pacific (APAC).  Jung Woo joins Acadian to help grow its presence in this strategically important region. Woo brings to Acadian a wealth of experience from working for more than 20 years in numerous executive […]

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    THERMAL IMAGING RESEARCH PROVES THAT ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ PRODUCTS HELP PLANTS COPE WITH DROUGHT STRESS

    THERMAL IMAGING RESEARCH PROVES THAT ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ PRODUCTS HELP PLANTS COPE WITH DROUGHT STRESS

    October 12, 2016. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) scientists have co-authored an article, recently published in the peer-reviewed journal SpringerPlus, that validates the ability of APH™ products to help plants cope with and overcome drought stress.  The experiments detailed in the article used thermal imaging to detect plant temperatures and observe the […]

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    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ HIRES FIRST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR SOUTH ASIA

    ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH™ HIRES FIRST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR SOUTH ASIA

    August 26, 2016. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Acadian Plant Health™ is proud to announce and welcome Soumendu Ghosh as its Business Development Manager for South Asia.  Ghosh will be responsible for developing strong, lasting relationships with growers, distribution partners, and key influencers throughout the southern part of the Asian continent.  With over 20 years of […]

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    ROGER TRIPATHI JOINS ACADIAN SEAPLANTS LIMITED AS PRESIDENT OF ITS PLANT HEALTH DIVISION

    ROGER TRIPATHI JOINS ACADIAN SEAPLANTS LIMITED AS PRESIDENT OF ITS PLANT HEALTH DIVISION

    August 9, 2016. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.   Acadian Seaplants Limited (ASL) recently announced that Roger Tripathi has joined ASL as President of its Acadian Plant Health™ (APH™) Division, reporting to ASL’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jean-Paul Deveau. Mr. Tripathi assumes responsibility for managing APH™ business including sales, marketing, business development and re-shaping divisional innovation, with […]

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