Blueberries

Commercial Field Trial · Blueberries · Peru

Larger Blueberries and $12,497 More Profit

On a four-acre commercial blueberry field in Peru, Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™ treatment increased the share of fruit above the 19 mm export-size threshold, improved post-harvest quality, and generated $12,497 more profit than the control field.

88%
Fruit Above 19 mm · 78% in Control
$12,497
Additional Profit vs. Control
Location
Peru
Crop
Blueberries
Field Size
4 Acres · Crop Booster
Installed
December 2019
Harvested
August 2020
Storage
30 Days at 0°C
Trial Type
Treated vs. Control
Technology
Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™
Trial Context Crop Booster technology was installed on four acres of blueberries in December 2019. Fruit harvested in August 2020 was evaluated after 30 days of cold storage at 0°C for size, bruising, flavor quality, and commercial performance.
Blueberry Crop Booster field trial in Peru
Commercial Blueberry Trial · Peru · 2020 Harvest
Post-Harvest Results

Larger export-size fruit with improved storage quality and commercial value.

After 30 days of cold storage at 0°C, 88% of fruit from the Crop Booster field measured above 19 mm compared with 78% in the control. The treated fruit also showed a higher bruise-free percentage and improved flavor quality.

88%
Fruit Above 19 mm
88% of Crop Booster fruit exceeded the 19 mm size threshold versus 78% of control fruit.
+10 pts
Export-Size Difference
Ten percentage points more fruit exceeded 19 mm compared with the control.
83%
Bruise-Free Fruit
83% remained bruise-free after storage compared with 79% in the control.
$12,497
Additional Profit
Additional profit generated by the Crop Booster field versus the control.

Larger Fruit

A greater share of treated blueberries exceeded the 19 mm export-size threshold.

Better Shelf Quality

83% of treated fruit remained bruise-free after 30 days at 0°C.

Improved Flavor

Flavor quality measured through the Brix-to-acidity ratio was reported as improved.

Quality Metric Crop Booster Control Difference
Fruit Above 19 mm 88% 78% +10 pts
Fruit With No Bruising 83% 79% +4 pts
Flavor Quality · Brix/Acidity Improved Standard Superior
Additional Profit +$12,497 Baseline +$12,497
Storage Conditions 30 Days at 0°C 30 Days at 0°C Matched
Location: Peru  ·  Field Size: 4 Acres · Crop Booster
Installation: December 2019  ·  Harvest: August 2020
Post-Harvest Test: 30 Days Cold Storage at 0°C

Post-harvest measurements compared fruit size, bruising, flavor quality, and commercial performance after 30 days of cold storage at 0°C. The supplied trial summary reports that the Crop Booster field also achieved greater overall yield and generated $12,497 more profit than the control field.

Why this matters for blueberry growers: This Peru trial combined commercial and post-harvest improvements: more fruit exceeded the 19 mm export-size threshold, a higher percentage remained bruise-free after storage, flavor quality improved, and the Crop Booster field generated $12,497 more profit than the control.

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Commercial Field Trial · Blueberries · Chile

56% Increase in Exportable Blueberry Yield

In a commercial Brigitta blueberry field in Chile, Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™ treatment increased overall production while substantially increasing the amount of fruit meeting export-grade standards.

+56%
Exportable Blueberry Yield vs. Control
+26% Yield
Overall Blueberry Production vs. Control
Time
February 2021
Location
Chile
Crop
Blueberries
Variety
Brigitta
Trial Type
Commercial Field Trial
Comparison
Treated vs. Control
Technology
Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™
Trial Context The Kyminasi® Plants Crop Booster™ was installed on a field of Brigitta blueberries in Chile. The trial evaluated both total production and the amount of fruit meeting export-grade standards.
Brigitta blueberry Crop Booster commercial field trial in Chile
Brigitta Blueberry Commercial Field Trial · Chile · February 2021
Measured Results

More blueberries and a larger exportable crop.

The Crop Booster-treated Brigitta field recorded a 26% increase in overall blueberry yield compared with the control. More significantly, exportable blueberry yield increased by 56%.

56%
Exportable Yield Increase
More exportable blueberries were produced compared with the untreated control field.
26%
Overall Yield Increase
Total blueberry production increased by 26% versus the control.
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Export-Grade Share
A greater share of the total harvest met export-grade quality standards.

Higher Exportable Yield

Exportable blueberry production increased by 56% compared with the control.

More Total Production

Overall blueberry yield increased by 26%.

Better Export Ratio

A greater portion of the treated harvest met export-grade standards.

Yield Metric Crop Booster Control Difference
Exportable Blueberry Yield Export-Grade Baseline +56%
Overall Total Yield Higher Baseline +26%
Export-Grade Share Improved Standard Superior
Variety Brigitta Brigitta Matched
Location: Chile  ·  Variety: Brigitta Blueberries  ·  Date: February 2021
Trial Type: Commercial field trial comparing a Crop Booster-treated field with an untreated control.

The supplied field-trial summary reports a 26% increase in overall blueberry yield and a 56% increase in exportable blueberry production. The trial also reported an improved share of harvested fruit meeting export-grade standards.

Why this matters for blueberry growers: Exportable fruit can be more commercially important than total harvested volume alone. In this Brigitta blueberry trial, the Crop Booster field produced 26% more overall yield while increasing exportable blueberry production by 56%, meaning a greater portion of the crop met the quality requirements for export markets.

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