Trials and Testimonials

Improvement in soil particle aggregation and water retention
Research has shown that 0.1 grams of sodium alginate added to 100 grams of soil increased its water holding capacity by 11%. The salts formed by alginic acid with the soil metals swell when wet and retain moisture with strength, thus forming a crumb structure.

Biological control over a number of plant diseases and pests
Scientific reasoning and evidence is somewhat limited, but recent work on the value of betaines, which are simple derivatives of amino acids found in seaweed, show that in a treated soil there is a considerable reduction in the potential attack by the root-knot nematodes, Meloidogyne javanica and Meloidogyne incognita.

There are also some clear observations that betaines, when applied in low concentrations, have been shown to increase plant resistance to fungal attack. The application of the betaines also show significant benefits to treated plants, in that those in a treated soil have been shown to have higher chlorophyll contents than those untreated. (Ref: Yue Wu et al, Feb 96)

Soil particle aggregation and crumb structure
Trials carried out by London University's Wye college show that with the application of Seanure the number of particles in the size range 0-1 mm was reduced from 43% to 36% and 34% by the addition of 63 and 125 grams per m². Similarly the number of particles in the size range 1-3 mm was increased from 47% to 56% and 63% by the addition of the same rates.

Newly rooted trees
A study by Sussex University indicated that the treatment of newly rooted trees with Seanure Root Dip increased the water conservation by root systems during adverse storage conditions, and those treated showed an 80% greater chance of survival when subsequently planted in the field than those that were untreated.

Cover and playing quality of a sand profile construction football pitch
The trial was carried out on a rootzone and received football-type artificial wear once established. Data was collected on grass ground cover, player traction, ball rebound resilience, hardness and water infiltration rate.

The results show that Alginure Soil Improver (the predecessor of Seanure Soilbuilder) had positive benefits on ground cover and playing quality but did not have adverse effects on water infiltration rate. Before wear, ground cover and traction improved with increasing rate of treatment but ball rebound resilience and hardness decreased. As wear progressed, the responses became more variable but significant effects continued through the full duration of the playing season.

The recommendation is that Alginure Soil Improver or a similar product is used in the establishment of turf on sand rootzones for football. (Ref: P.M. Canaway, Volume 68 of the Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute)

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