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Improved Drought Tolerance and 75% Yield Increase of Grapes in Peru | Harvest Harmonics
Field Trial · Grapes · Peru

Improved Drought Tolerance and 75% Yield Increase of Grapes in Peru

In Casma, Peru, Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ technology was installed on 5 hectares of Red Globe grapes at Frutos Hergu’s Farm. The KPCB-treated field produced more grapes than the control field during an extreme drought.

+75%
More Grapes Than Control
30% Water Deficit
Drought Conditions in 2020
Date
Fall — June 2020
Place
Casma, Peru
Farm
Frutos Hergu’s Farm
Crop
Red Globe grapes
Technology
Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ (KPCB)
Installed area
5 hectares
Condition
Drought conditions caused a 30% water deficit in the Casma region.
Trial Context The KPCB-treated field was compared against a control field during an extreme drought in 2020.
Grape case study in Casma Peru using Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster technology
Red Globe grape field trial · Casma, Peru · June 2020
Measured Results

Higher grape yield during drought conditions with a 30% water deficit.

Drought conditions in 2020 caused a 30% water deficit that adversely impacted yields in the Casma region of Peru where this farm is located. The field treated with KPCB achieved greater yields and produced 75% more grapes than the control field even during an extreme drought.

42MT
KPCB grape yield
KPCB Grape Yield: 42 metric tons.
24MT
Control grape yield
Control Grape Yield: 24 metric tons.
75%
More grapes
The KPCB-treated field produced 75% more grapes than the control field.
52.5%
More than previous year
Overall, the KPCB field produced 52.5% more grapes than the previous year’s yield.

Drought Pressure

Drought conditions in 2020 caused a 30% water deficit in the Casma region.

Higher KPCB Yield

The KPCB field produced 42 metric tons of grapes.

Control Yield

The control field produced 24 metric tons of grapes.

Year-over-Year Gain

The KPCB field produced 52.5% more grapes than the previous year’s yield.

Yield Result KPCB Control / Comparison Result
Grape Yield 42 metric tons 24 metric tons +75%
Water deficit condition KPCB-treated field Drought conditions in Casma region 30% water deficit
Previous year comparison KPCB field Previous year’s yield +52.5%
Installed area 5 hectares Red Globe grapes KPCB installed

Why this matters for grape growers: In this case study, the KPCB-treated grape field produced 75% more grapes than the control field during an extreme drought with a 30% water deficit, and overall produced 52.5% more grapes than the previous year’s yield.

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Reduced Mite Infestation on Thompson Grapes in Chile | Harvest Harmonics
Field Trial · Thompson Grapes · Chile

Reduced Mite Infestation on Thompson Grapes in Chile

In Chile, Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ technology was installed on one hectare of Thompson seedless grapes in June of 2020. After 12 weeks, KPB-treated plants showed substantially lower Eriophyid Mite presence than the control field.

9.9%
Mites Present on KPB-Treated Plants
48% Control
Control Field Infested With Mites
Date
September 2020 (winter)
Place
Chile
Crop
Thompson seedless grapes
Technology
Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ (KPCB)
Installed area
One hectare
Installation
June 2020
Result timing
After 12 weeks
Trial Context The KPCB-treated plants were compared to a control field for Eriophyid Mite infestation.
Thompson seedless grapes in Chile treated with Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster technology
Thompson seedless grapes · Chile · September 2020
Featured video · Thompson grapes mite resistance in Chile
Measured Results

Lower mite presence and increased pest resistance in grape plants.

After 12 weeks, Eriophyid Mites were present on only 9.9% of the Kyminasi Plant Booster–treated plants, compared to 48% of the control field that was infested with mites.

9.9%
KPB-treated plants
Eriophyid Mites were present on only 9.9% of the KPB-treated plants after 12 weeks.
48%
Control field
48% of the control field was infested with mites.
30%
Estimated production loss
Crop specialists estimate a 30% loss in grape production on the untreated field.
12weeks
Observation period
Results were observed after 12 weeks.

Lower Mite Presence

Eriophyid Mites were present on only 9.9% of KPB-treated plants.

Control Infestation

48% of the control field was infested with mites.

Estimated Loss

Crop specialists estimate a 30% loss in grape production on the untreated field.

Pest Resistance

KPB provided increased pest resistance for grape plants in Chile.

Result Area KPB-Treated Plants Control Field Observation
Eriophyid Mite presence 9.9% 48% Lower mite presence with KPB
Observation period After 12 weeks After 12 weeks Measured comparison
Estimated production loss KPB-treated plants Untreated field 30% loss estimated on untreated field
Pest resistance KPB-treated grapes Control field Increased pest resistance

Why this matters for grape growers: In this case study, KPB-treated Thompson seedless grapes showed substantially lower Eriophyid Mite presence than the control field after 12 weeks, while crop specialists estimated a 30% loss in grape production on the untreated field.

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Over 65 Grape Clusters per Plant and 97% Yield Increase of Scarlotta Grapes in Chile | Harvest Harmonics
Field Trial · Scarlotta Grapes · Chile

Over 65 Grape Clusters per Plant and 97% Yield Increase of Scarlotta Grapes in Chile

In Chile, Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ technology was installed on 19 hectares (46.95 acres) of Scarlotta grapes at a vineyard. The KPCB-treated crop began harvest three weeks before neighboring fields and produced a 97% yield increase compared to the control crop.

+97%
Yield Increase vs. Control
66 Clusters
Per KPCB Plant
Date
February 2021 (summer)
Place
Chile
Crop
Scarlotta grapes
Technology
Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ (KPCB)
Installed area
19 hectares (46.95 acres)
Field
Vineyard in Chile
Harvest timing
KPB-treated field began harvest three weeks before neighboring fields.
Trial Context The KPCB crop was compared to a control crop for grape clusters, fruit uniformity, size grading, harvest timing, and overall yield.
Scarlotta grapes in Chile treated with Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster technology
Scarlotta grape field trial · Chile · February 2021
Measured Results

Earlier harvest, more clusters per plant, uniform grape size, and a major yield increase.

The grape field treated with KPB technology began its harvest three weeks before the neighboring fields. The KPCB crop produced 66 grape clusters or bunches per plant with grapes that were all homogeneous in size.

97%
Yield increase
Overall, there was a 97% yield increase of grapes with KPCB compared to the control crop.
66
Clusters per plant
The KPCB crop produced 66 grape clusters or bunches per plant.
19mm+
Grape size
The KPCB grapes were all greater than 19 millimeters in size.
3weeks
Earlier harvest
The KPB-treated grape field began harvest three weeks before neighboring fields.

Earlier Harvest

The KPB-treated field began its harvest three weeks before the neighboring fields.

Clusters Per Plant

The KPCB crop produced 66 grape clusters or bunches per plant.

Uniform Grape Size

Grapes were homogeneous in size, with the same size throughout the bunch.

Simplified Harvest

Selection during harvest was eliminated by using only one size grade for packaging.

Result Area KPCB Crop Comparison Result
Overall grape yield KPCB-treated Scarlotta grapes Control crop +97%
Clusters / bunches per plant 66 Per plant Over 65 clusters per plant
Harvest timing KPB-treated field Neighboring fields 3 weeks earlier
Grape size Greater than 19 millimeters Same size throughout bunch Homogeneous size
Packaging selection One size grade Harvest selection Selection eliminated

Why this matters for grape growers: In this case study, KPCB-treated Scarlotta grapes began harvest three weeks before neighboring fields, produced 66 grape clusters per plant, achieved homogeneous grape size greater than 19 millimeters, and produced a 97% yield increase compared to the control crop.

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Over 165% Yield Increase of Thompson Grapes in Chile | Harvest Harmonics
Field Trial · Thompson Grapes · Chile

Over 165% Yield Increase of Thompson Grapes in Chile

In Chile, Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ technology was installed on a field of Thompson grapes. The field fully recovered in health from a strong presence of Spanish mites and was expected to yield 3,200 boxes of grapes every year.

+166%
Increase in Grape Yield With KPCB
100% Recovery
Field Health After Spanish Mites
Date
January 2021 (summer)
Place
Chile
Crop
Thompson grapes
Technology
Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ (KPCB)
Installed field
A field of Thompson grapes in Chile
Historic yield
1,200 boxes of grapes every year
Expected yield
3,200 boxes of grapes every year
Trial Context The field had experienced significant yield loss during the previous three years due to a strong presence of Spanish mites.
Thompson grapes in Chile using Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster technology
Thompson grape field trial · Chile · January 2021
Measured Results

Full field health recovery and a major expected yield increase.

The field treated with KPCB fully recovered in health from a strong presence of Spanish mites that had caused significant yield loss during the previous three years. Historically, this field had produced 1,200 boxes of grapes every year. With KPCB, this field was now expected to yield 3,200 boxes of grapes every year.

3,200
Expected boxes/year
With KPCB, this field was expected to yield 3,200 boxes of grapes every year.
1,200
Historic boxes/year
Historically, this field had produced 1,200 boxes of grapes every year.
166%
Yield increase
This is a 166% increase in grape yield with KPCB technology as compared to the control field.
100%
Health recovery
The field fully recovered in health from a strong presence of Spanish mites.

Spanish Mite Recovery

The KPCB-treated field fully recovered in health from a strong presence of Spanish mites.

Previous Yield Loss

Spanish mites had caused significant yield loss during the previous three years.

Historic Yield

The field had historically produced 1,200 boxes of grapes every year.

Expected Yield

With KPCB, the field was expected to yield 3,200 boxes of grapes every year.

Result Area Before / Control With KPCB Result
Grape yield 1,200 boxes every year 3,200 boxes every year +166%
Field health Strong presence of Spanish mites Fully recovered in health 100% recovery
Yield pressure Significant yield loss during previous three years Expected 3,200 boxes every year Improved yield outlook
Technology Control field comparison Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ (KPCB) KPCB field recovery

Why this matters for grape growers: In this case study, the KPCB-treated Thompson grape field fully recovered in health from Spanish mite pressure and was expected to increase from 1,200 boxes of grapes every year to 3,200 boxes of grapes every year, representing a 166% increase in grape yield with KPCB technology.

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Increased Fruit Size and Improved Disease Resistance of ARRA Grapes in Chile | Harvest Harmonics
Field Trial · ARRA Grapes · Chile

Increased Fruit Size and Improved Disease Resistance of ARRA Grapes in Chile

In Chile, Kyminasi Plant Booster (KPCB) technology was installed on 2 hectares (4.94 acres) of ARRA Grapes in a total of 15 fields. The KPCB treatment improved fruit size and showed no fungal damage compared to the control crop.

+500
More Boxes of Grapes Obtained
26 mm Fruit Size
Improved From 24 mm With KPCB
Date
February 2021 (summer)
Place
Chile
Crop
ARRA Grapes
Technology
Kyminasi Plant Booster (KPCB)
Installed area
2 hectares (4.94 acres)
Fields
Total of 15 fields
Rain event
50 millimeters of rain occurred that season.
Trial Context The KPCB treatment was compared to the control crop for fruit size, production quality, rain resilience, and fungal damage.
ARRA grapes in Chile treated with Kyminasi Plant Booster technology
ARRA grape field trial · Chile · February 2021
Measured Results

Larger fruit size, more boxes, and no fungal damage despite rain.

A total of 500 more boxes of grapes were obtained with improved fruit sizes from 24 millimeters (mm) to 26 mm using the KPCB treatment, compared to the control crop that had an average fruit size of 21 millimeters (mm) to 22 mm.

500
More boxes
A total of 500 more boxes of grapes were obtained using the KPCB treatment.
26mm
KPCB fruit size
Fruit size improved from 24 millimeters to 26 millimeters using the KPCB treatment.
21-22mm
Control fruit size
The control crop had an average fruit size of 21 millimeters to 22 millimeters.
50mm
Rain that season
The best production quality was obtained without greenhouse covering despite 50 millimeters of rain.

More Boxes

A total of 500 more boxes of grapes were obtained using the KPCB treatment.

Larger Fruit

Fruit sizes improved from 24 mm to 26 mm using KPCB treatment.

No Greenhouse Covering

The best production quality was obtained in the portion of the KPCB field that did not have a greenhouse covering.

No Fungal Damage

Even with 50 millimeters of rain and no greenhouse covering, there was no fungal damage on the KPCB-treated grape plants.

Result Area KPCB Treatment Control / Condition Result
Additional grape boxes KPCB treatment Control crop 500 more boxes
Fruit size 24 mm to 26 mm 21 mm to 22 mm Improved fruit size
Production quality Best quality without greenhouse covering 50 millimeters of rain Strong production quality
Fungal damage No fungal damage Control crop comparison Improved disease resistance
Installed area 2 hectares (4.94 acres) 15 fields KPCB installed

Why this matters for grape growers: In this case study, KPCB-treated ARRA Grapes produced 500 more boxes, improved fruit size from 24 mm to 26 mm, and showed no fungal damage despite 50 millimeters of rain and no greenhouse covering, indicating improved disease resistance with KPCB technology.

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23% Higher Profit, 30% More Roots, and 33% More Vigor Vines on Thompson Grapes in Chile | Harvest Harmonics
Field Trial · Thompson Grapes · Chile

23% Higher Profit, 30% More Roots, and 33% More Vigor Vines on Thompson Grapes in Chile

In Chile, Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ was installed on 1 hectare (2.5 acres) of Thompson grapes 44 days before harvest. Results showed increased production, higher Brix, improved soil conductivity, and higher plant tissue nutrient values.

+1,640
Kilograms Increased Production
+1° Brix
Brix Level Increase
Date
February 2020 (summer)
Place
Chile
Crop
Thompson grapes
Technology
Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™
Installed area
1 hectare (2.5 acres)
Timing
Installed 44 days before harvest
Production increase
1,640 kilograms (3,615 pounds)
Trial Context With only 14 days of Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ technology, plant tissue analysis showed higher nutrient values.
Thompson grapes in Chile treated with Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster technology
Thompson grape field trial · Chile · February 2020
Featured video · Thompson grapes in Chile
Measured Results

Higher production, improved Brix, better soil conductivity, and stronger tissue nutrient values.

CB technology increased production by 1,640 kilograms (3,615 pounds); Brix level increased by 1 degree, and lab results showed the electrical conductivity of the soil declined from 2.3 decisiemens per meter (high) to 1.7 decisiemens per meter (normal).

1,640kg
Production increase
CB technology increased production by 1,640 kilograms (3,615 pounds).
1°
Brix increase
Brix level increased by 1 degree.
1.7dS/m
Soil conductivity
Soil electrical conductivity declined from 2.3 dS/m high to 1.7 dS/m normal.
47%
More iron
Plant tissue analysis showed 47% more iron after only 14 days of technology.

Production

CB technology increased production by 1,640 kilograms (3,615 pounds).

Brix

Brix level increased by 1 degree.

Soil Conductivity

Electrical conductivity declined from 2.3 decisiemens per meter to 1.7 decisiemens per meter.

Plant Tissue

After only 14 days, plant tissue analysis showed higher nitrogen, phosphorus, iron, and boron.

Result Area Before / Baseline With Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ Result
Production Thompson grapes baseline Increased production +1,640 kg / +3,615 lb
Brix level Baseline Brix Brix increased +1 degree
Soil electrical conductivity 2.3 dS/m (high) 1.7 dS/m (normal) Declined to normal
Nitrogen Plant tissue baseline After 14 days +14%
Phosphorus Plant tissue baseline After 14 days +10%
Iron Plant tissue baseline After 14 days +47%
Boron Plant tissue baseline After 14 days +20%

Why this matters for grape growers: In this case study, Kyminasi Plants Crop Booster™ technology increased production by 1,640 kilograms, raised Brix by 1 degree, improved soil electrical conductivity from high to normal, and showed increased plant tissue nutrient values after only 14 days.

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