08 August 2026, New Delhi: Corn’s yield potential is largely determined in its earliest growth stages, and Novonesis Torque IF was built to capitalize on that critical window. As an in-furrow biostimulant powered by LCO Promoter Technology, Torque IF delivers measurable yield advantages by enhancing the natural biological processes that drive early corn development.
LCO Promoter Technology in Corn Production
While LCO (lipo-chitooligosaccharide) signaling molecules were first popularized in legume nodulation, Novonesis extended this technology to non-leguminous crops like corn through Torque IF. The LCO signaling compound enhances mycorrhizal associations in the root zone when applied in-furrow, improving the plant’s natural nutrient- and water-gathering capacity from the earliest growth stages.
Documented Yield Advantage
Novonesis field trial data shows Torque IF delivers a +6.2-bushel-per-acre yield advantage in corn when applied as an in-furrow treatment—a significant return driven by improved early-season nutrient access and stronger root architecture rather than by supplying additional synthetic inputs.
How Torque IF Fits Into a Corn Nutrition Program
Torque IF is applied at planting via in-furrow application, integrating easily into standard corn planting operations without requiring separate equipment passes. Its biological mode of action complements—rather than replaces—conventional starter fertilizer and nutrient management programs, working to improve how efficiently the plant utilizes the nutrients already available in the soil and applied fertilizer.
Key Benefits
Proven +6.2 bushel/acre yield advantage in corn field trials
Enhances mycorrhizal associations, improving natural nutrient and water uptake
In-furrow application integrates seamlessly into standard planting operations
Works synergistically with foliar-applied Ratchet for compounding season-long benefits
Backed by LCO Promoter Technology, a patented Novonesis innovation
Why Early-Season Biology Drives Corn Yield
Corn yield potential is largely locked in during the first several weeks after emergence, when root architecture and early nutrient uptake set the trajectory for the entire season. By enhancing mycorrhizal associations at this critical stage, Torque IF gives corn plants a stronger biological foundation to build upon. For corn producers looking to unlock additional yield potential without expanding their input program complexity, Novonesis Torque IF offers a proven, easy-to-adopt biostimulant solution.
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