Microalgae based Agricultural Biostimulants - AgriAlgae Catalogue

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Microalgae based Agricultural Biostimulants

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CATALOGUE 2020/2021

CONTENTS

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AlgaEnergy

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21st Century Challenges

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AlgaEnergy’s evolution

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Microalgae

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Production process

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Technology and Facilities

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Innovation

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Sustainability

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Awards

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AgriAlgae®

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Integral Biostimulation®

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Microalgae vs Seaweed

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AgriAlgae® Premium

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AgriAlgae® Organic

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AgriAlgae® Original

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AgriAlgae® Enriched

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Trials and testimonials

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Horticulture in greenhouse

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Horticulture in open field

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Olive trees

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Berries

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Fruit trees

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Citrus

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Grapes and vines

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Cereals and legumes

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External studies

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F.A.Q.

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Microalgae

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AgriAlgae®

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Application

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Results

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Economic benefits

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Environment

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Legal framework

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News

CEO´s Message Dear friend, No human activity can be as exciting as the calling to simultaneously alleviate the three most serious crises our society is facing namely: food security, energetic efficiency and environmental sustainability. In this spirit, AlgaEnergy´s mission is based on the photosynthetic phenomenon, a biological process which is essential to life on Earth and that microalgae have been carrying out for billions of years. Fostered by light energy, photosynthesis transforms inorganic compounds into organic matter, and our task is to optimize the process in order to obtain highly valuable products derived from this biomass for different sectors, including agriculture, aquaculture, cosmetics, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and in the future, bioenergy.

Worthy of mention is agriculture, a sector which has become a business line of priority for us. In fact, we can say that AlgaEnergy is currently the only company in the world with large scale microalgae cultivation capacity, which has decided to focus on developing the potential of microalgae applied to agriculture. This decision was made based on the extraordinary results obtained after ten years of R&D&I dedicated to the production and valorization of microalgae, giving rise to the AgriAlgae®, a unique and highly efficient biostimulant which is already being successfully marketed in numerous countries.

With a raw material of unparalleled quality, derived from a selection of different microalgae strains combined in the adequate proportions, and the most advanced technologies and production processes, we can offer an innovative, effective and sustainable solution –the biostimulants AgriAlgae®–, which, when applied in small doses, not only helps to obtain greater yields and productivities, but also optimizes and improves the qualitative parameters and organoleptic properties, which translates into more profitable productions for farmers. And all of this is done with the utmost respect for the environment. In fact, in the current context in which final consumers are increasingly demanding products with a low carbon footprint, AlgaEnergy provides yet another competitive advantage, as it is the only company in the world that has consolidated the circular business model of using the CO2 emitted by other industries as the main nutrient for its microalgae in the cultivation phase. In this sense, farmers using AgriAlgae® are directly contributing to averting the emission of up to 2 kg of CO2 into the atmosphere for every 5 liters of AgriAlgae® they apply.

We thank you for your confidence and your interest in our products and activities.

Sincerely yours,

Augusto Rodríguez–Villa AlgaEnergy´s CEO

The agro-industry of the future

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AlgaEnergy

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21st Century Challenges

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AlgaEnergy’s evolution

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Microalgae

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Production process

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Technology and Facilities

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Innovation

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Sustainability

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Awards 5

Entrevista

21st Century Challenges

The opportunities

The challenges

That society must overcome

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Food Safety

Climate Change

Energy Efficiency

The world’s population is growing exponentially, meaning food security is a key priority

Mitigating climate change is one of the greatest concerns for our society

Our future will depend on obtaining a more efficient and sustainable energy source

Microalgae increase the crops´ productivity and are the raw material with the highest protein content on the planet. In addition, they are essential to increasing production in aquaculture

Microalgae are the most efficient CO2 biofixation systems and the greatest producers of oxygen on the Earth

Microalgae are a source of 4th generation sustainable and inexhaustible biofuels

AlgaEnergy’s evolution More than 4 decades of research in microalgae

· New subsidiaries abroad: Turkey and Mexico · becomes a shareholder · First subsidiaries abroad: Japan, Italy, India and U.S. Business Innovation Award AgroExpo

· Seal ‘Solar Impulse - Efficient Solutions’ for the range of biostimulants AgriAlgae® “ Technology Leadership Award” Agriculture Today India CEPYME Award for Technological Innovation

Macfrut Innovation Award Selected as one of the top companies in the ‘European Business Awards’

· Great success of AgriAlgae® and first exports · Intercome Project begins “Innovative SME Seal” granted by Spanish Government

· Commercial consolidation of AgriAlgae · Creation of the first subsidiary: DFMicroAlgae

Selected as “one of the 25 most innovative CleanTech companies in the world” (CleanEquity® Monaco)

Environmental Sustainability and Organic Production Award” granted by Infoagro Exhibition

Seal of Excellence”, granted by the European Commission

“Biotechnology R&D Award” granted by Expoquimia

Selected as “one of the SMEs with the greatest potential for growth in Europe”

· Metasin, Progress and Aliprot R&D Projects beginning · AgriAlgae commercialization begins ®

“European Business Award for the Environment” granted by Biodiversity Foundation (MAPAMA)

· Start of the FP7 Byefouling Project

· The Arcos de la Frontera Plant (Cádiz) began operating

· Creation of the Bio–based Industries Consortium (BIC) Election as “one of the Most Relevant R&D&I Actions of the Year” (FECYT) “Sustainability and Environment Award” granted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment

“Research Promotion Award” granted by the University of Almería

· Start of the CO2ALGAEFIX Project for industrial CO2 biofixation

·C ollaboration agreements with Iberia and Aena

· Start of the FP7 Eclipse Project

· The PTEM began operating

· Start of the CENIT VIDA Project · Start of the in-house Genetdiesel R&D Programme · Biomass Premium Quality Certification (Univ. of Stgo. De Compostela) · Start of the development of AgriAlgae® Selection as one of the “Top Ten Ideas for Saving Nature” (RedLife) · Prof. Miguel García Guerrero becomes the Scientific Leader

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· Agreements with the Spanish National Research Council, the Univ. of Seville, the Univ. of Stgo.de Compostela and the Univ. of Almería

· Start-up of the mobile laboratory CO2BIOCAP

becomes shareholder

· First successful results in studies on processes and culturing

Foundation of AlgaEnergy

1960- 1970 Beginning of first investigations

“Madri+D Award” for the Best Technology-Based Company Plan

Spain, an international cluster and engine of innovation in the field of microalgae. More than 4 decades of research in microalgae 7

Microalgae

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Did you know that microalgae are an inexhaustible source of compounds of great interest and nutritional value? They contains proteins, phytohormones, carbohydrates, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides, carotenoids, pigments, fiber, etc.

They are as old as life on our planet They are the origin of all plant-based life They are responsible for over the 50% of the oxygen on the Earth They are the first step in the marine food chain

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Aquaculture

Microalgae are a raw material of great value

and quality. Their many properties imply that

Human nutrition

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Cosmetics

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they have immense potential and are of interest to various sectors and industries.

They are already being applied today in sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, nutrition and cosmetics, and they offer an immense potential in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biomaterials and energy –as precursors to 4th generation biofuels–, among other applications which are currently under research.

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Pharma

Not only do we owe them our life… ... but they will also improve it

Production process

The most advanced technology and production processes in the world Water

Inoculum

CO2

Cultivation medium preparation

Inoculation: first phase

Pipeline and supply

PREPARATION

UPSTREAM

Nutrients

CULTIVATION

Light

DOWNSTREAM

Flat panel photobioreactors

Raceways

Tubular photobioreactor

Harvesting: biomass Lipids Pigments

Fatty acids

Cosmetics Food & feed

Carbohydrates Lactic acid Biomaterials (PLA)

Protein

Others

Ethanol

Amino acids

Peptides

Biofuels

Biostimulants

Food & feed

Aquaculture

These are just a few examples of the potential of microalgae valorization in different sectors

Biofuels

The combination of a unique raw material and the most advanced technology Raw material

Microalgae Optimized combination of different microalgae, selected according to their unique compositions.

Production process

A unique end-product in the market

technology The UPT® technology –developed by AlgaEnergy–, prevents degradation, by keeping all the original properties of the raw materials and its biochemical richness intact.

Each biostimulant of the AgriAlgae® range combines the advantages offered by different microalgae to provide specific solutions, depending on the specific needs of the farmer.

more than 8 years of development

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Technology and Facilities

A pioneering technology at an international level In order to fulfill our ambitious mission and to offer unique products of high added value to the market, at AlgaEnergy,

Industrial production plant at Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz)

we have developed the most advanced technology, that is combined with the knowledge and experience acquired over more than 4 decades of research, the professional competence of our human resources. In this way, we can supply innovative,

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solutions to the market, such as our agricultural

biostimulant

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microalgae AgriAlgae®.

The largest glass tubular photobioreactor in the world

Bubble columns

AlgaEnergy has two microalgae cultivation plants. On the one hand, the Technological Microalgae

Experimentation

Platform

(PTEM), located at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, which was built in collaboration with Aena and Iberia. The PTEM is most likely the most powerful and flexible private R&D&I tool in the world in

Optimised next generation raceway

Vertical flat photobioreactors

the field of microalgae biotechnology.

On the other hand, the plant in Arcos de la Frontera (Cádiz) uses real CO2 emissions of other industries to grow microalgae, transforming

this

harmful

gas

into

products of great commercial interest. It is located on the grounds of the largest combined-cycle power plant in Spain,

Laboratories and inoculum chambers

which is owned by Iberdrola, a leading company at an international level and shareholder of AlgaEnergy since 2009.

In addition, AlgaEnergy has the UPT® Production Center, exclusively dedicated to

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biostimulants AgriAlgae®.

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of Biomass processing warehouse

Production and distribution warehouse of AgriAlgaeÂŽ

AlgaEnergy headquarters

PTEM: Platform for Technology & Experimentation with Microalgae

Software developed by AlgaEnergy to control all culture parameters

Tubular PBR Vertical flat photobioreactors

Bubble columns

Raceway

Laboratories and inoculum chambers

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Innovation

A decisive commitment to R&D&I AlgaEnergy’s commitment to R&D is in the DNA of

and use of new and more efficient microalgae

the company. The R&D is the origin of AlgaEnergy,

biomass cultivation and processing systems.

but also its future. Not in vain, our mission is to

Professor Miguel García Guerrero, renowned

foster new lines of research, while leveraging and

internationally in the field of microalgae and

applying at industrial scale the findings already

with more than four decades of research, is the

provided by laboratory-scale developments.

Scientific Director of AlgaEnergy and one of the

It is important to highlight, on the one hand,

most important assets of the company.

that AlgaEnergy carries out it´s own R&D in the

On the other hand, AlgaEnergy leads and

Platform for Technology & Experimentation with

participates in international R&D projects that

Microalgae (PTEM), equipped with state-of-the-art

amounts to more than 70 M€ investments.

and most advanced technology in the field

We work in these projects -always as the only

of microalgae at an international level. The

microalgae company- together with more than

portfolio of R&D projects covers everything, from

130 companies and scientific partners, all of

genetic engineering –only applied to research

whom also firmly committed to making our planet

the biofuels of the future– to the development

a more sustainable one.

The European Commission chooses AlgaEnergy as one of the 6 Raw material SMEs with the greatest growth potential in Europe

2.5 MM€

Development of novel materials from microalgal waste

5.3 MM€

Create business tools towards a sustainable, innovative and competitive Europe

2,000 MM€

Biofixation of CO2 from industrially emitted real flue gases by microalgae cultivation

3 MM€

Valoración integral de biomasa de microalgas. AlgaEnergy lidera las tareas de selección y cultivo de microalgas

Research and develop ready to market multifunctional active ingredients, foods and nutritional complements

19 MM€

11 MM€

Production of antifouling coatings for mobile and stationary maritime applications

9.9 MM€

Research and Development of protean ingredients and foods with healthy and technological features targeting specific population groups

2 MM€

CO2 BI CAP Develop a microalgae production process whose result is a high quality microalgae biomass to be used in aquaculture

Research in innovative technologies which allow the obtaining of nutritional products of high added value

Create a mobile CO2 capturing system, using stationary emission sources for subsequent biological fixation of microalgal culture

9 MM€

0.5 MM€

Valorización de residuos ganaderos para la producción de biofertilizantes y bioestimulantes de microalgas

Microalgae based biosorbants for critical raw materials’ recovery

Optimization project for the extraction, concentration and purification processes of phycobiliproteins from blue-green microalgae

7.9 MM€

6.3 MM€

0.4 MM€

(Investment 100% AlgaEnergy)

0.7 MM€

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Production of biofuels from certain microalgae and cyanobacteria.

(Investment 100% AlgaEnergy)

1 MM €

Striving for research excellence

Our brands For AlgaEnergy, R&D is the beginning of all the high value solutions that the company subsequently launches to different markets. The firm commitment to innovation enables it to develop innovative, sustainable and, above all, highly effective solutions for industries in which microalgae have immense application potential.

Today, the company has 8 commercial brands:

, s n o i t u l o s e v i t a v o Inn e v i t c e f f e d n a e l b sustaina High quality agricultural biostimulants based on an optimized combination of different microalgae

High quality biomass from different strains of microalgae for aquaculture

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Range of cosmetic products for facial care. 100% natural with numerous properties

Functional products and ingredients with interesting applications in the field of human nutrition

A household range of biostimulants for gardens, house plants and urban vegetable gardens

An extract used as natural coloring in food and cosmetics, among other applications

Functional additives for its application in animal feed

4th generation biofuels with great energetic power which are environmental friendly

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Sustainability

Committed to the SDGs

Did you know that, through its activity, AlgaEnergy can contribute directly to some of the 17 SDGs?

7. Affordable and non-polluting energy The microalgae will be the precursors of the 4th generation, clean and inexhaustible biofuels. They are an inexhaustible resource for the production of different types of biofuels, such as biodiesel or bioethanol.

Having already achieved the technical viability of the inexhaustible biofuels of microalgae, the next step is to achieve economic viability, an objective for which it is essential to develop technology through continued R + D + i.

8. Decent work and economic growth Blue biotechnology is one of the sectors in which more added value is generated through the creation of employment, which allows generating quality jobs. For AlgaEnergy, a company committed to equality, inclusiveness, quality, stability and safety in the workplace, its team is its main asset.

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure The immense potential for application of microalgae in various industries is still to be discovered, ranging from the production of biomaterials to their integration into sustainable architectures. In this context, betting on innovation is essential to continue developing efficient solutions that originate in microalgae with high added value.

11. Sustainable cities and commmunities Microalgae have great potential to contribute to the necessary transition to the circular economy, from the treatment of wastewater to the use of industrial CO2 emissions. AlgaEnergy is a company committed to the goal of making our planet a space for more sustainable coexistence and progress, by taking advantage of the potential offered by microalgae.

12. Responsible production and consumption Microalgae are an inexhaustible resource, which does not compete with other raw materials, and are renewable, because by using CO2 and from the sunlight, they generate a high quality biomass which is applicable in many sectors. In addition, the technology and production processes developed by AlgaEnergy –the most advanced in the world– take advantage of a large amount of CO2 emitted by other industries as the main nutrient for microalgae, in a circular economy model.

13. Action/Initiative for the Climate

2. Zero Hunger Microalgae are a renewable and inexhaustible resource, which also has the highest protein content on the planet. They do not compete with other food resources because they do not need agricultural land to be cultivated. They are also essential for the rearing of many species of fish and mollusks in the aquaculture industry. Finally, they are capable of considerably increasing the yields of the agricultural industry.

3. Health and Wellbeing Microalgae have an elevated content of high-value 100% natural origin compounds with immense potential for application in human nutrition and the pharmaceutical industry. Also known as phytoplankton, they are the origin of omega-3 fatty acids, and contain all kinds of vitamins and natural antioxidants that improve the life of those who consume them.

6. Clean water and sanitation The wastewater treatment processes through the cultivation of microalgae as fixers of heavy metals and other compounds, are a very promising circular alternative from the economic and environmental point of view, in comparison to their aerobic and anaerobic counterparts.

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Microalgae are the most efficient CO2 biofixation systems on the planet, capturing up to 2 kg of CO2 per kg of biomass produced. The microalgae that live in all aquatic ecosystems are the largest producers of oxygen on the planet. They appeared billions of years ago and changed the atmosphere. According to data from NASA, they directly produce more than 50% of the oxygen that exists on the planet, however, as precursors of all plant life, they are also indirectly responsible for the rest of the existing oxygen worldwide.

14. Marine life Microalgae, also called phytoplankton, are the basis of the trophic chain in the aquatic environment, hence of all sea life. In addition, they are essential to increasing production in the aquaculture industry, which is presented as the only solution to stop the exploitation from excessive fishing that threatens the survival of numerous fish species.

15. Life of terrestrial ecosystems Unlike what happens with other human activities that are causing deforestation and desertification, the cultivation of microalgae does not require a large area or fertile land. In addition, it does not use natural resources that can alter the proper functioning of ecosystems, nor generate any environmental impact because its production is totally controlled. Also, microalgae are the first colonizers of the deserts and the precursors of all plant life, so AlgaEnergy is convinced that they will play an important role in the recovery of soil quality.

Forest mass

Microalgae

CO2 captured from the air CO2

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CO2 captured from the emitting source

Microalgae are

30 times more efficient

CO2

than trees in the CO2 biofixation

CO 2 Biofixation

30 ha

1 ha

surface area

surface area

Removal from the atmosphere the same amount of CO2 per year In addition, farmers who use AgriAlgae® to improve the development of their crops also contribute to the sustainability of the planet, because for every 5l of AgriAlgae® produced, 2Kg of CO2 is removed from the atmosphere.

Awards

“Madri+D” Prize, awarded by Madrid Regional Government

Foundation Madri+D

One of the “Ten Best Ideas to Save Nature” RedLife Magazine

Awards for Sustainability and the Environment

Research and Development Promotion

European Business Awards for the Environment

University of Almería

MAPAMA

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The distinctions to our activities and research work...

Award for Technological Innovation

Biodiversity Foundation

CEPYME

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... and to the most innovative products

Award Biotechnology R&D

Environmental Sustainability and Organic Production

Business Innovation Award

Macfrut Innovation Award

Technology Leadership Award

Expoquimia

InfoAgro

Agroexpo

Macfrut

Agriculture Today India

Other Recognitions: 2013 One of the 3 most remarkable and innovative actions in terms of R&D

2016/2017 European Business Award for the Environment

2018 2019 European Business Awards. Finalist in the Category of Innovation

2016 One of the 25 most innovative CleanTech companies in the world

2017 Selected by the EC as one of the companies “with the greatest growth potential in Europe”

2016 2019 Seal of Innovative SME, issued by Ministry of Economy & Competitiveness

2016 Seal of Excellence, issued by the European Commission

2018 CEIM Awards, Finalist in the Category of Innovation

2019 Seal ‘Solar Impulse - Efficient Solutions’ for the range of biostimulants AgriAlgae®

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AgriAlgaeÂŽ

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Integral BiostimulationÂŽ

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Microalgae vs Seaweed

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The ideal formula for each phenological phase 26

Organic

The best ally for your organic crops

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Original

Take care of your crops from the roots to the leaves

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Enriched

With macro and micronutrients, depending on the specific needs of the crop 17

Entrevista

The AlgaEnergy’s Team answers Manuel Zoreda Sales Manager Agricultural Division

What can microalgae offer in agriculture?

We not only owe our lives to these microorganisms –as they provide us with more than 50% of the oxygen that exists on our planet– they are going to improve our lives within the next few years. Microalgae offer a number of benefits and applications in very different sectors, such as the agriculture. Concerning the latter, following 8 years of research and development, we have discovered that microalgae offer benefits that did not exist in the agricultural product market until now. Just a single cell, precursor of all plant-based life on Earth, can bring all of the compounds and tools a plant needs for optimal development.

This is why the biostimulant range AgriAlgae® is highly effective and gets tremendous results when applied in just small doses. Our biostimulants have been enhanced by combining biomass from different microalgae in just the right proportions.

How does AgriAlgae® help farmers with the environmental factor??

AlgaEnergy is the only company in the world which has consolidated a circular business model by using the CO2 emitted by other industries as the main nutrient of microalgae in the cultivation phase. Therefore, one added benefit of using AgriAlgae® is that farmers are helping to prevent the emission of 2 kg of CO2 into the atmosphere per each 5 litres of product applied.

Our contribution to sustainability, which is noticeable with AgriAlgae®, has been extensively acknowledged. Just to give few examples, the company won the ‘Environmental Sustainability and Organic Production Award’ granted by the Infoagro Exhibition organizers (2017), as well as the ‘European Environmental Award’ from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment. AlgaEnergy was also given an award by the MAPA, in the ‘XIII Sustainability and Environment Awards’ (2013).

What kind of results do you get with AgriAlgae®?

Its application increases efficiency in crop yield and nutrition, increases resistance and recovery from abiotic stress, increases production and optimizes the quality of the fruit, even the organoleptic properties, which are gaining more and more value when it comes to meeting the requirements of more demanding endconsumers. These three benefits translate into a greater profitability for farmers.

Pedro Peñalver AlgaEnergy Technician

The results are backed by many years of R&D&I as well as our own customers and various independent research centres. We put great effort into this area for 10 years

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before calling up farmers to offer them a solid and trustworthy value proposal.

This proposal is materialized in our range of microalgae-based biostimulants AgriAlgae®. Furthermore cientific knowledge and the continuous innovation, allows us to offer the farmer a tailor-made and integral solution for each crop, depending on its specific needs. These are the pillars of the novel concept launched by AlgaEnergy, Integral Biostimulation®, and which positions us as a worldwide reference in the biostimulants´ sector.

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Seaweed vs Microalgae Do you know the differences between microalgae and seaweeds?

Extraction of maritime coasts

Exposed to contaminants

Homogeneous raw material. Stable composition

Great variations of content and quality

No control

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Homogeneous composition

Raw Material

In just one cell

Protein

Multicellular organisms

5-9%

Guaranteed quality

Absolute control

Very variable biochemical composition

Microalgae contain everything that a plant

It only contains some compounds and

Up to

The composition will vary depending on

times greater proteins content!

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in small amounts

depending on the type of seaweed

A 100% controlled environment, from the first cell to the final product

the part of the seaweed used

may need to develop its vital functions

Biochemical richness can be guaranteed

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Aggressive physical and chemical processes Production Process

50-70%

Protein

Very heterogeneous raw material

Cultivated in photobioreactors

Origin

depending on the microalgae strain

Soft biological process

Sub-product from other industries Some compounds of interest have been previously extracted for other industries

For every 5 liters of AgriAlgaeÂŽ, the emission of 2 kg of CO2 into the atmosphere has been avoided

100%

Other compounds have been degraded in extreme physico-chemical processes A degraded raw material, with fewer compounds of interest, is obtained as a result

Impact on the marine ecosystem

Limited production

Very variable

It assures that the properties of the raw material are intact

Unlimited production

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Completely homogeneous

Final Product

Composition It does not have relevant content 10 times less!

Little variety and in small quantities

Yes, but with a high content of iodine and sodium and arsenic presence Less richness and biochemical diversity

Amino acids Phytohormones Micronutrients Other functional molecules

No environmental impact

All of them and in L-form Todas

Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Jasmonic acid, Salicylic acid, Brassinosteroids, Etc.

Glutamic Acid, Leucine, Alanine,Valine, Lysine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Serine, Histidine, Asparagine, Glicine, Phenylalanine, Tryptophan, Methionine Aspartic Acid, Arginine, Tyrosine, Proline, Cysteine and Glutamine.

Peptides, Pigments, Antioxidants, Vitamins, Polysaccharides.

Compatible with fertilizers and phytosanitary treatments

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Premium

ROOTING

Promotes formation of stronger roots

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AgriAlgae® Premium Rooting contains 3.5% free L-amino acids (35 g/l).

It also contains phytohormones, vitamins, minerals, pigments, peptides,

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Enriches the rhizosphere

RAL

TU

LG

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Increases the assimilation of water and nutrients

ICROA

Composition (%w/w) Free L-amino acid

3.5

magnesium. This composition makes it the perfect complement for the crops

Total Nitrogen

3.3

during the important phase of rooting.

Organic Nitrogen

1.1

Soil application increases the capacity of the plants to assimilate water and

Nitric Nitrogen

2.2

P2O5

1.0

K2O

3.0

CaO

1.0

MgO

0.4

polyunsaturated fatty acids and polysaccharides, as well as calcium and

nutrients through the root system. In addition, it helps to get a larger number of roots and these are longer.

ZERO WASTE

Available formats:

1l

5l

20l

1000l

Application method and recommended dosage* Crop

When to apply?

Soil application Dosage

Nº applications

After the transplant

5 l/ha

1–2

After the transplant (for new plantings).

After the winter rest (trees that are already in production)

4 l/ha

2–3

Olive-trees

3 l/ha

2–3

Vineyards

After transplant

3 l/ha

2–3

Horticultural crops Fruit-trees

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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Premium

SPROUTING

Increases photosynthetic capacity

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AgriAlgae® Premium Sprouting contains 4.2% free L-amino acids (42 g/l).

It also contains phytohormones, vitamins, minerals, pigments, peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids and polysaccharides, as well as calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese. With this composition, AgriAlgae® Premium Sprouting is the perfect complement for the crops during the critical phase of sprouting.

Foliar and soil applications ensure better plant photosynthesis capacity.

Furthermore, it promotes organ´s development and a more vigorous sprouting.

ZERO WASTE

Available formats:

1l

5l

20l

1000l

RAL

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Promotes organs’ development

TU

LG

NA

Improves sprouting

ICROA

Composition (%w/w) Free L-amino acid

4.2

Total Nitrogen

4.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.2

Nitric Nitrogen

2.8

P2O5

1.0

K2O

3.0

CaO

1.0

MgO

0.4

Fe

0.4

Mn

0.3

Application method and recommended dosage* Crop Horticultural crops

When to apply?

Since the appearance of the first leaves

Soil application Dosage

Nº applications

6 l/ha

Fruit-trees

At the beginning of the vegetative activity

5 l/ha

Olive-trees

After the winter rest

4 l/ha

Vineyards

Since the appearance of the first leaves

5 l/ha

Foliar application Dosage

Nº applications

0.3 – 0.5% 1–2

0.3 – 0.4% 0.3 – 0.4%

2–3

0.3 – 0.4%

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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Premium

FLOWERING

Optimizes the induction of flowers

M

AgriAlgae® Premium Flowering has a content of 4.2% free L-amino acids (42 g/l). It also contains phytohormones, vitamins, minerals, pigments, peptides,

RAL

AE

Fosters flowering homogenization

TU

LG

NA

Increases the pollination rate

ICROA

Composition (%w/w)

polyunsaturated fatty acids and polysaccharides, as well as boron and zinc.

Free L-amino acid

4.2

Due to its composition, AgriAlgae® Premium Flowering is the perfect ally for

Total Nitrogen

1.5

Organic Nitrogen

1.2

Nitric Nitrogen

0.3

P2O5

3.0

K2O

2.0

B

0.5

Zn

1.0

a better floral induction as well as a more homogeneous flowering, among other benefits.

Foliar and soil applications also guarantee the formation of more attractive flowers for pollinating insects.

Available formats:

ZERO WASTE

1l

5l

20l

1000l

Application method and recommended dosage* Crop

When to apply?

Horticultural crops Fruit-trees Olive-trees

Soil application Dosage 6 l/ha

during pre-flowering

Vineyards

6 l/ha 5 l/ha 5 l/ha

Foliar application

Nº applications 1–2 1

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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Dosage 0.3 – 0.5% 0.3 – 0.4% 0.3 – 0.4% 0.3 – 0.4%

Nº applications 2 1

Premium

FRUIT SETTING

Increases fruit setting rate

M

AgriAlgae® Premium Fruit Setting has a content of 4.0% free L-amino acids (40

ICROA

Composition (%w/w)

g/l). It also contains phytohormones, vitamins, minerals, pigments, peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids and polysaccharides, as well as boron. Its

RAL

AE

Reduces the premature fall of fruits

TU

LG

NA

Fosters pollen fertility

Free L-amino acid

4.0

Total Nitrogen

2.0

Soil and root applications ensure a better fruit setting and a reduction of

Organic Nitrogen

1.1

premature fall of fruit, among other benefits.

Nitric Nitrogen

0.9

P2O5

2.0

K2O

3.0

B

0.5

application is recommended for any type of crop, especially when the fruit setting phase is of particular importance.

Available formats:

ZERO WASTE

1l

5l

20l

1000l

Application method and recommended dosage* Crop

Soil application When to apply?

Dosage

Horticultural crops

5 l/ha

Fruit-trees

During the flowering

4 l/ha

Olive-trees Vineyards

4 l/ha

Foliar application Nº applications

When to apply?

Dosage

Nº applications

1–2

During the appearance of the first fruits

0.3%

1

4 l/ha

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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RIPENING AND FATTENING

Boosts synthesis of sugars

M

AgriAlgae® Premium Ripening and Fattening has a content of 4.2% free L-amino acids (42 g/l) as well as other important compounds such as

RAL

AE

Favors the natural coloring

TU

LG

NA

Improves the transport of nutrients to the fruit

ICROA

Composition (%w/w) Free L-amino acid

4.2

fatty acids and polysaccharides. Its composition also includes calcium,

Total Nitrogen

3.9

magnesium and molybdenum. It is the perfect complement for crops during

Organic Nitrogen

1.2

the ripening and fattening of the fruits, which is very important for the fruit

Nitric Nitrogen

2.7

P2O5

1.0

K2O

3.0

CaO

1.0

MgO

0.4

Mo

0.1

phytohormones, vitamins, minerals, pigments, peptides, polyunsaturated

commercialization.

In addition, AgriAlgae® Premium Ripening and Fattening plays an important role in obtaining fruits with better organoleptic properties (taste, color, texture, etc.) as required by the market.

Available formats:

ZERO WASTE

1l

5l

20l

1000l

Application method and recommended dosage* Crop

When to apply?

Horticultural crops Fruit-trees Olive-trees

Soil application Dosage

Nº applications

6 l/ha Since the beginning of the fruit development

Vineyards

5 l/ha 4 l/ha

Dosage

Nº applications

0.3 – 0.5% 2–3

5 l/ha

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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Foliar application

0.3 – 0.4% 0.3 – 0.4% 0.3 – 0.4%

3–4

STRESS

M

Accelerates the plant’s response towards stress AgriAlgae® Premium Stress contains of 4.2% free L-amino acids (42 g/l).

It also contains phytohormones, vitamins, minerals, pigments, peptides,

RAL

AE

NA

Reinforces the natural defense mechanisms of the plant

TU

LG

Promotes the regeneration of damaged tissues

ICROA

Composition (%w/w) Free L-amino acid

4.2

sulphur. The composition makes it the perfect complement for crops in

Total Nitrogen

3.2

order to face possible abiotic stress episodes that may end up decreasing

Organic Nitrogen

1.2

Nitric Nitrogen

2.0

P2O5

1.0

K2O

3.0

SO3

1.3

Cu Total

1.0

Complexed Cu

0.4

polyunsaturated fatty acids and polysaccharides, as well as copper and

production and crop yields.

Foliar and soil applications promote the plant natural defenses mechanisms of the plant so the crop can give a quick and effective response to adverse conditions.

Available formats:

ZERO WASTE

1l

5l

20l

1000l

Application method and recommended dosage* Crop

Soil application When to apply?

Dosage

Foliar application

Nº applications

Horticultural crops Fruit-trees Olive-trees

When to apply?

Dosage

Nº applications

0.4%

2 (interval of 7 days)

After any situation of stress Before any situation of stress

Vineyards

After any situation of stress 6 l/ha

1

After any situation of stress and after the harvest After any situation of stress

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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Ecológico

Organic

a

high

quality

based

on

microalgae. All the components used in its

M

production are accepted in Regulation (EC) Nº 889/2008 on organic production, hence the

TU

RAL

AE

is

biostimulant

LG

Organic

agricultural

NA

AgriAlgae®

ICROA

CAAE supports the use of AgriAlgae® Organic for its application to organically-farmed crop.

Composition AgriAlgae® Organic has a content of 4.1% in free L-amino acids (41 g/l).

Composition (%w/w) Free L-amino acid

4.1

Total Nitrogen

1.7

it the best ally for improving crop yield and production both in quantitative

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

and qualitative terms.

P2O5

0.5

K2O

8.0

Total Cu

0.8

Complexed Cu

0.3

It

contains

phytohormones,

vitamins,

minerals,

pigments,

peptides,

polyunsaturated fatty acids and polysaccharides. This composition makes

Available formats:

ZERO WASTE

1l

5l

20l

1000l

Application method and recommended dosage* Crop Horticultural crops

Soil application

Foliar application

Dosage

Nº applications

Dosage

Nº applications

5 – 7 l/ha

3–5

0.3 – 0.5%

3–6

Fruit-trees

5 – 7 l/ha

2-5

0.3 – 0.4%

3–6

Olive-trees

4 – 6 l/ha

3–6

0.3 – 0.4%

3–5

Vineyards

5 – 7 l/ha

2-5

0.3 – 0.4%

3–5

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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AgriAlgae速 Organic is a highly-assimilable product, and its application offers numerous of benefits such as: Higher crop yields Heavier and larger fruits Promotes the regeneration of damaged tissues Greater resistance to abiotic stress episodes Promotes root development Higher leaf vigor and photosynthesis capacity Promotes strength and foliage development Increases flowering and fruit setting

AgriAlgae速 Organic comes in two versions, enriched with either Copper or Potassium K

AgriAlgae速 Organic with Potassium For soils with a shortage of potassium It facilitates sugar synthesis It optimises the fruit maturation

AgriAlgae速 Organic with Copper Ideal for soils with a shortage of copper

Aminogram (%w/w) Glutamic Acid

0.47

Leucine

0.46

Alanine

0.41

Valine

0.34

Lysine

0.32

Threonine

0.28

Isoleucine

0.28

Serine

0.24

Histidine

0.21

Asparagine

0.19

Glicine

0.15

Phenylalanine

0.14

Tryptophan

0.12

Methionine

0.11

Aspartic Acid

0.10

Arginine

0.08

Tyrosine

0.08

Quick assimilation by the plant

Proline

0.07

It intensifies flower and fruit pigmentation

Cysteine

0.05

Glutamine

0.03

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Premium Original

FOLIAR

FOLIAR

M

Higher assimilation capacity AgriAlgae® Original are high quality biostimulants based on microalgae which are recommended for any crop and throughout the entire cycle. The range includes a Foliar version and a Soil version. Original Foliar contains compounds of great bioavailability, meaning that they quickly penetrate through plant tissues. These compounds also boost the incorporation of other micronutrients in the environment due to the formation of biological complexes.

RAL

AE

NA

Promotes strength and foliage development

TU

LG

Greater leaf vigour and photosynthesis capability

ICROA

Composition (%w/w) Free L-amino acid

4.1

Total Nitrogen

7.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

5.6

P2O5

0.5

K2O

6.7 Aminogram (%w/w)

ZERO WASTE

Available formats:

1l

5l

20l

1000l

Application method and recommended dosage* Crop

Foliar application Dosage

Nº applications

Horticultural crops

0.4 – 0.5%

3–6

Fruit-trees

0.4 – 0.5%

3–5

Olive-trees

0.3 – 0.4%

3–5

Vineyards

0.3 – 0.4%

2–4

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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Glutamic Acid

0.47

Leucine

0.46

Alanine

0.41

Valine

0.34

Lysine

0.32

Threonine

0.28

Isoleucine

0.28

Serine

0.24

Histidine

0.21

Asparagine

0.19

Glicine

0.15

Phenylalanine

0.14

Tryptophan

0.12

Methionine

0.11

Aspartic Acid

0.10

Arginine

0.08

Tyrosine

0.08

Proline

0.07

Cysteine

0.05

Glutamine

0.03

Premium

SOIL

SOIL

Promotes root development

M

Improves soil structure and texture

AgriAlgae® Original are high quality biostimulants based on microalgae which are recommended for any crop throughout the entire cycle. The range includes a Foliar version and a Soil version. AgriAlgae® Original Soil has high content of short and medium-length peptide chains. Furthermore it facilitates the take-up of micronutrients in the soil and their incorporation to plants through the roots due to its chelating properties.

RAL

AE

Increase nutrient uptake from the soil

TU

LG

NA

Enriches the rhizosphere

ICROA

Composition (%w/w) Free L-amino acid

3.8

Total Nitrogen

7.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

5.6

P2O5

0.5

K2O

6.7 Aminogram (%w/w)

ZERO WASTE

Available formats:

1l

5l

20l

1000l

Application method and recommended dosage* Soil application

Glutamic Acid

0.43

Leucine

0.42

Alanine

0.38

Valine

0.31

Lysine

0.29

Threonine

0.26

Isoleucine

0.26

Serine

0.22

Histidine

0.19

Asparagine

0.17

Glicine

0.14

Phenylalanine

0.12

Tryptophan

0.10

Methionine

0.10

Aspartic Acid

0.09

Dosage

Nº applications

Arginine

0.07

Horticultural crops

5 – 7 l/ha

4–6

Tyrosine

0.07

Fruit-trees

5 – 7 l/ha

3–5

Proline

0.07

Olive-trees

4 – 6 l/ha

3–4

Vineyards

5 – 7 l/ha

2-5

Cysteine

0.04

Glutamine

0.03

Crop

* Recommended dosages are indicative For more information and personalised advice please contact our technical-sales team at sales@algaenergy.es

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Enriched

Boron Composition (% w/w) Foliar

Soil

Free L-amino acid

4.1

3.8

Total Nitrogen

6.7

6.7

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

5.3

5.3

P2O5

0.5

0.5

K2O

6.7

6.7

B

1.0

1.0

Benefits FOLIAR Appropriate when boron is not available in the soil due to high pH (>8) It stimulates the development and growth of roots and stems SOIL Boosts sugar synthesis and build-up, which is ideal for basic soils or soil with a shortage of boron Ideal for spring growth and sprouting

Calcium Composition (% w/w) Foliar

Soil

Free L-amino acid

4.1

3.8

Total Nitrogen

8.0

8.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

6.6

6.6

P2O5

0.5

0.5

K2O

6.7

6.7

CaO

2.0

2.0

Benefits FOLIAR Ideal for acid soils or soils lacking calcium It boosts the development and growth of leaves and stems SOIL It fosters new roots development It improves the properties of acidic soils or calcium-deficient soil

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Enriched

Copper Composition (% w/w) Ecolรณgico

Foliar

Soil

4.1

4.1

3.8

Free L-amino acid Total Nitrogen

1.7

7.0

7.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

1.4

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

0.3

5.6

5.6

P2O5

0.5

0.5

0.5

K2O

8.0

6.7

6.7

SO3

2.0

2.0

2.0

Total Cu

1.5

1.5

1.5

Complexed Cu

0.8

0.6

0.6

Benefits FOLIAR It promotes natural defenses of the plant It improves resistance to abiotic stress Also available in Organic version

SOIL Ideal for soils with a shortage of copper It intensifies pigmentation in vegetables and flowers

Iron Composition (% w/w) Foliar

Soil

Free L-amino acid

4.1

3.8

Total Nitrogen

6.7

6.7

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

5.3

5.3

P2O5

0.5

0.5

K2O

6.7

6.7

SO3

4.5

4.5

Fe

3.0

3.0

Benefits FOLIAR For chalky, saline soils or soils where iron is not available Boosts photosynthesis efficiency and chlorophyll synthesis SOIL For iron-deficient soils Boosts chlorophyll synthesis in iron-deficient soils Other enriched products are available on request. For more information, contact sales@algaenergy.es

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Enriched

Manganese Composition (% w/w)

Mn

Foliar

Soil

Free L-amino acid

4.1

3.8

Total Nitrogen

7.0

7.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

5.6

5.6

P2O5

0.5

0.5

K2O

6.7

6.7

Mn

1.0

1.0

Benefits FOLIAR It fosters biological processes like photosynthesis and nitrogen assimilation Greater flower fertility, stimulates pollen germination and the growth of the pollen tube SOIL It fosters cell elongation in the root It improves and increases root absorption, promoting the growth of lateral roots

Molybdenum

Mo

Composition (% w/w) Foliar

Soil

Free L-amino acid

4.1

3.8

Total Nitrogen

7.0

7.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

5.6

5.6

P2O5

0.5

0.5

K2O

6.7

6.7

Mo

0.1

0.1

Benefits FOLIAR Key in enzymatic processes to transform nitrates into essential compounds (amino acid synthesis) It regulates the excess of other nutrients such as copper, boron, manganese and zinc SOIL It fosters nitrogen fixation bacteria´s metabolic processes It helps convert inorganic phosphorous into organic forms

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Enriched

Potassium Composition (% w/w)

K

Ecolรณgico

Foliar

Soil

4.1

4.1

3.8

Free L-amino acid Total Nitrogen

1.7

7.0

7.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

1.4

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

0.3

5.6

5.6

P2O5

0.5

0.5

0.5

K2O

10.0

10.0

10.0

SO3

2.0

2.0

2.0

Total Cu

0.8

-

-

Complexed Cu

0.3

-

-

Benefits FOLIAR It boosts fruit ripening and sugar synthesis It improves the development of the fruit and their qualitative properties SOIL Especially recommended for soils with a shortage of potassium It improves root development

Also available in Organic version

Zinc

Zn

Composition (% w/w) Foliar

Soil

Free L-amino acid

4.1

3.8

Total Nitrogen

7.0

7.0

Organic Nitrogen

1.4

1.4

Nitric Nitrogen

5.6

5.6

P2O5

0.5

0.5

K2O

6.7

6.7

SO3

2.5

2.5

Zn

2.0

2.0

Benefits FOLIAR For acid soils or with zinc-deficientcy It boosts leaf development SOIL For soils with a shortage of zinc Ideal for spring growth and sprouting Other enriched products are available on request. For more information, contact sales@algaenergy.es

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34

34

03 Trials and testimonials

36

Horticulture in greenhouse

37

Horticulture in open field

38

39

40

41

42

43

Olive trees

Berries

Fruit trees

Citrus

Grapes and Vines

Cereals and legumes

44 External studies

35

HORTÍCOLAS

Horticultural crops in greenhouse “The aubergines looked great.

They sold themselves!”

“I observed a great development and the maturation was much better”

Yield increase

Yield increase

+11%

+11%

Tomato

Aubergine “The tomatoes from the plants treated with AgriAlgae® tasted better and had a better coloration”

Yield increase

Yield increase

+10%

+25%

Tomato

Courgette

“I observed a more homogeneous maturation”

Yield increase

+29% Cucumber

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“The plant shows a better development, which translates into a greater production”

“The peppers had an excellent color, as required by the market”

Yield increase

+17% Pepper

HORTÍCOLAS

Horticultural crops in open field

“I got great results in a short amount of time”

“I got great results in a short amount of time”

Yield increase 1st quality

Yield increase

+11%

+31%

Chard

Melon

“An important parameter such as the average weight of the head of the lettuce was increased by 8%”

“The plant presented an optimal development from the moment of the transplant, and during the whole cycle”

Yield increase

Yield increase

+17%

+13%

Lettuce

Broccoli

“I have reduced considerably the non-marketable production”

Yield increase

+10% Carrot

“Areas of the farm that had been historically unproductive now equalled the other plots”

Yield increase

+21%

Watermelon

Discover more field trials with AgriAlgae® on horticultural crops at www.agrialgae.com

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Olive “The oil yield and the average weight of olives were higher than in those plots in which I didn’t use biostimulants”

“In spring it was noticed a lot.

This year the olives look much better

Increase of oil yield

Yield increase

+8%

+14.8%

“It increased not only the production, but also the oil yield and the average weight of the olives”

“The tree has withstood much better the episodes of stress that have occurred during the campaign”

Yield increase

+9.8%

Yield increase

+10%

“Better root system development in the seedlings treated with AgriAlgae®”

“The olive tree is healthier and greener. It barely dropped any olives

up to

Earlier transplanting

15 day

Nursery

Yield increase

+13%

Discover more field trials with AgriAlgae® on olive at www.agrialgae.com

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Berries “The root development was improved and the crop presented a greater precocity, arriving at the market before my competitors”

“There was an improvement in quality parameters demanded by the market, such as color and taste”

Yield increase

+11%

Blueberries

“The fruits have a better coloration and a better caliber”

Yield increase

+13%

Strawberries

Yield increase

+11%

“The crop looks very good.

The plants seem to be really vigorous”

Raspberry “Well developed and pigmented fruits even in the last harvest”

Yield increase

+19%

Strawberries

Yield increase

+14%

Blueberries

Discover more field trials with AgriAlgae® on berries at www.agrialgae.com

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Fruit trees “The caliber of the fruit was much greater than in other plots”

“I increased the fruit setting and improved parameters such as the caliber and the color”

Yield increase

+8.6% Kaki

Yield increase

+14%

“This year I followed the biostimulation plan designed by AlgaEnergy technicians and the yield has been excellent”

Apricot

Yield increase

+16.6% Pear

“The plums had excellent color, as required by the market”

“I was able to reduce the discard rate considerably”

Yield increase

+11.7% Avocado

Yield increase

+13% Plum

Discover more field trials with AgriAlgae® on fruit trees at www.agrialgae.com

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Citrus “All the important parameters to orange growing improved with AgriAlgae®”

“With AgriAlgae® I managed to avoid the vegetative break after the application of the phytosanitary treatments”

Yield increase

+11% Orange

“My yield improved noticeably and was better received on the market” Yield increase

+10%

Mandarine

“We managed to reach the flowering that was delayed”

Yield increase

+11.5% Lemon

“The crop surprisingly resisted the cold weather”

Yield increase

+12%

Mandarine

Yield increase

+10% Orange

Discover more field trials with AgriAlgae® on citrus at www.agrialgae.com

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Grapes & Vines

“It improved the resistance to episodes of abiotic stress and increased the shelf life of the grape after the harvest”

“We managed to achieve a great yield despite the hail. The crop developed new sprouts”

Yield increase

+12%

Yield increase

+9%

Table grapes

“The vine shows an excellent conditions which translates into higher quality grapes”

Yield increase

+8%

“In the lines treated, the Brix degrees increased spectaculary”

Increased average grape weight

+26%

“Better growth and cluster development. High quality grapes have been obtained”

Yield increase

+14%

Table grapes

“The vines were stronger and more vigorous and resulted in a high quality harvest”

Increased average grape weight

+8.6%

Discover more field trials with AgriAlgae® on vineyard at www.agrialgae.com

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Cereals & legumes

“Important parameters such as whole grain percentage have improved significantly”

“I have had production peaks of 2,600 kg/ha in some plots. I had never seen anything like this before!”

Yield increase

Yield increase

+10%

+32%

Rice

Lentils

“It´s like the plant has been more comfortable and has been able to take advange of all its resources”

Yield increase

+11% Maize

“All the production has been first class”

Yield increase

+27% Chickpeas

“I’ve been able to reduce the application of fertilisers and, therefore, save on costs without decreasing production”

AgriAlgae® Yield increase

+22% Control

Rice

Discover more field trials with AgriAlgae® on cereals and legumes at www.agrialgae.com

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External studies

With statistical significance support the effectiveness of AgriAlgae® AlgaEnergy has proven through independent studies

crops such as melon –for the second year in a row–,

that AgriAlgae comes out on top among solutions

tomato and pepper, compared to other agricultural

farmers can really trust in order to enhance crop

biostimulants of reference in the market. In this

yield.

case, the study compared AgriAlgae® microalgae

One of these reports was carried out by Madrid’s

biostimulants with other market-leading products

®

Institute and

for

Rural

Development

and

Agricultural

(iMiDRA)

and

based on animal amino acids and biostimulants

Research

confirms

made of seaweed.

that

AlgaEnergy’s products provide the best results on

Melon

2016

cultivation

1st qua.

2nd qua.

2017

Production (kg)

1st and 2nd quality production (kg)

Comparative Trials

500

1st qua.

450

442.4

2nd qua.

1st qua.

1st qua.

447.1

429.9

400

1st qua.

350

343.9

1st qua.

1 qua. st

346.8

326.2

300 2nd qua.

250 200 150

1st qua.

The most significant findings were the following ones:

2 qua. nd

200.3

2nd qua.

142.7

159,4

135,1

119.8

117.4

100

2nd qua.

2nd qua.

2nd qua.

Seaweed

Animal AA

esults for The best r Total yield (number of fruits) 2016

Seaweed

3.35

3.39

Organoleptic properties Global Appreciation

Animal AA

6.6

Seaweed

6.6

Biostimulant based on amino acids from animal origin

2017

175 Treatment

44

3.70

Animal AA

Biostimulant based on microalgae

2017

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I. Microalgae 1. What it is made from?

It is 100% made from an intact high quality biomass of microalgae. AgriAlgae® combines different microalgae strains, selected and cultivated by AlgaEnergy at its own facilities with the most advanced technologies, which have been developed by the company. Therefore, it is not an extract formulation produced with the waste from other industries, since the high quality microalgal biomass developed by AlgaEnergy is integrally used to obtain AgriAlgae®.

2. What are microalgae?

They are microscopic plant organisms present in any kind of water. We actually owe them our lives, because according to data from NASA, they are responsible for over 50% of the oxygen present in the atmosphere.

Unlike animals, large plants or seaweed (macroalgae), which are only present in one realm of nature, microalgae are present in most realms –all of them except the animal one-, and offer therefore an unparalleled biodiversity.

Nobody knows how many different microalgae species do really exist (the most conservative figure is around 60 thousand species), but in general terms, they have a very rich biochemical composition. In fact, they are the organisms with the greatest protein content on earth (from 40-65% of their dry weight), being also the original source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and offering a full range of plant hormones.

In fact, these single-cell organisms that appeared billions of years ago and changed our atmosphere, are the precursors of all plant based life on Earth.

Last but not least, they are the most efficient CO2 biofixation system in the planet, which is why they have an important role to contribute in palliating the climate change.

II. AgriAlgae® 3. Are microalgae alive?

No, microalgae are no longer alive in the finished product. Once harvested, they are subjected to a strictly controlled process (UPT® technology) which guarantees that all the interesting molecules for plant organisms are maintained in AgriAlgae®, hence averting any kind of degradation. The result is an optimized, highly efficient and innovative product, made of microalgal biomass.

4. What their composition?

They contain all the molecules that regulate any plant’s growth and development: all the essential L-amino acids, plant hormones, micronutrients, peptides, lipids, polysaccharides, vitamins, antioxidants and pigments.

5. What is a biostimulant?

A biostimulant is a functional substance that generates great results when applied in small doses.

Biostimulants promote the growth and the development of plants, optimizing their physiological processes and stimulating their immune system.

There are many sorts of biostimulants: animal, plant or bacterial, organic or non-organic, acting within the plant or in its immediate environment, etc. AgriAlgae® is a plant-based 100% microalgae-derived biostimulant, making it is singular, innovative, sustainable, natural, and above all, vastly effective..

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6. Is it a fertilizer?

No, it is not a fertilizer. The main function of AgriAlgae® is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of fertilization, facilitating the nutrients uptake, assimilation and transport of nutrients. Although you can probably save on fertilizers, they must never be replaced by biostimulants because they work in synergy. AgriAlgae® is therefore a complementary product to traditional fertilizers which, applied in small doses, provides significant results, factually improving the nutritional development and consequently the final yield.

7. How does it differ from fertilizers?

Biostimulants work through different channels from those that are used by fertilizers.

AgriAlgae® basically acts to regulate and optimize the metabolic and physiological processes of plant organisms. It facilitates the assimilation and transport of nutrients from the roots to those organs where they are greatly needed. In summary, it stimulates and catalyses the development processes of individual plants.

8. Does it replace fertilization?

No, it is not a substitute for fertilizers, although it is a perfect complement, as it increases their efficiency and therefore the yields. We could say that, while the fertilization provides the nutrients, AgriAlgae® provides the essential tools that any plant needs to maximize the efficiency of those nutrients.

9. Is it compatible with foliar fertilization and/or fertigation? Can you mix it with K, Cu or other nutrients?

AgriAlgae® is compatible with any other product, including any fertilizer, macro- or micronutrient, and can be applied both, foliar and over the soil. In addition, it notably improves the penetration and absorption of nutrients.

10. What differentiates it from other products with amino acids?

It differs in several aspects: composition, proportion and quality of amino acids.

Composition: There are 20 essential amino acids any plant needs. AgriAlgae® contains all of them.

Proportion of amino acids: Each amino acid has a specific essential function. It is therefore important that the plant has all of them at its disposal. However, it is equally important that the proportion of each amino acid is adequately balanced, allowing the development and growth of the plant. On top of that, considering that the amino acids contained in AgriAlgae® are obtained from microalgae, which are exponentially growing plant organisms, the proportion of amino acids in AgriAlgae® is ideal for promoting growth.

Quality of amino acids: There are amino acids in L form and D form. In nature, all amino acids are always found in L form. In AgriAlgae®, all amino acids are L-amino acids, as found in nature, which is the functional form recognized by plants as a physiologically active molecule. Amino acids in D form are organic matter, but do not have a physiological function for a plant, and they arise as result of some aggressive production processes (such as acidic or alkaline hydrolysis). Therefore, it is always best to use L-amino acids, particularly in stone fruits, in which D-amino acids can even result phytotoxic.

It is also important to note that the composition of AgriAlgae® also contains other valuable molecules present in microalgae, including a wide range of plant hormones, micronutrients, polysaccharides, vitamins, pigments, antioxidants, etc. Therefore, AgriAlgae® is not comparable with other products containing amino acids.

11. What differentiates AgriAlgae® from known products based on seaweed (macroalgae)?

There are seaweeds (macroalgae), like those found on the beach, and microalgae, which are imperceptible to the human eye. While seaweed are found just in one realm, microalgae are present across all realms of nature with the exception of the animal one. They are single cell organisms, and are the precursors of all plant based life on Earth. In this sense, AgriAlgae® differs from products based on seaweeds (Ascophyllum, Kelp, etc.) in origin, composition and quality.

Origin: While seaweeds are “fished” at the coasts without any control over its growth, particularly on the quality and homogenization, AlgaEnergy grows its own microalgae in state of the art photobioreactors, using complex software systems and solenoid valves, controlling all variables that influence the biochemical composition and quality of the microalgae (e.g. temperatures, nutrients, pH, CO2, etc.) throughout the whole process. In this sense, AlgaEnergy has no dependence on external factors and can guarantee the quality of the final product, and moreover, its homogeneity.

Composition: Biostimulants based on seaweed determine their effectiveness on polysaccharides, as well as some small amounts of some plant hormones. They do not have a significant amount of proteins. In contrast,

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AgriAlgae® contains all essential amino acids, pigments, vitamins, antioxidants, etc., besides polysaccharides and a high content and wide range of phytohormones. AgriAlgae® is therefore based on a much richer raw material.

Quality: In addition to the fact that seaweeds are collected from the coasts and that microalgae are cultivated while controlling all kind of parameters, as well as the different biochemical compositions of these raw materials, it is also noteworthy that seaweed products usually are a sub-product from other industries, which are elaborated based on the waste of these industries. This means that once seaweed has been harvested, it is submitted to the extractions of compounds of interest for human nutrition, and the final waste is used to produce biostimulants. As one can imagine, during this process, there are some compounds that are extracted, but other interesting ones are degraded as well.

However, in the case of AgriAlgae® , AlgaEnergy allocates 100% of the high quality microalgal biomass to the development of the product, keeping all the compounds of interest in the form of functional molecules. To ensure the integrity of these molecules of interest, AlgaEnergy has developed the UPT® technology, that makes it possible to obtain this high-value product based on a premium raw material.

12. Is it compatible to apply with phytosanitary products?

AgriAlgae® is compatible with any phytosanitary product. Moreover, it has wetting properties and provides a carrier effect, promoting the effectiveness of the active ingredients. In addition, aggressive phytosanitary treatments cause stress to the plants which results in a physiological stoppage, and AgriAlgae® accelerates the plant’s recovery from this provoked stress.

13. What effect does it provide against abiotic stress?

Due to the climatic changes, chemical and phytosanitary treatments, intense exploitation, uptake of nutrients, phenological changes and many other factors plants must face during its physiological development, they are subjected to a continuous abiotic stress. In this sense, with the resources they have available, they must synthetize the essential molecules they need to overcome the abovementioned challenges. AgriAlgae® provides all these essential tools to the plants, and reinforces their immune system, considerably lowering the incidence of any kind of abiotic stress, and accelerating the plants’ recovery.

14. Is its application compatible with microorganisms?

There are no incompatibilities; in fact, symbiotic synergies that benefit the plants can even appear. However, since microorganisms are living organisms that interact with the environment, you should not apply them in the same area simultaneously. The recommendation is to alter applications.

III. Application 15. How much do we need to apply per hectare?

The consumption is between 5 to 7 litres per hectare per application, and the general recommendation goes from 3 to 5 applications per cycle, depending on the type of crop, the intensity, the planting, etc. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for a detailed recommendation.

16. How is it applied?

AgriAlgae® can be applied both, foliar or to the soil. It is compatible with all fertigation and spraying systems. The general recommended application root dose is between 5 to 7 litres of product per hectare. The dilution rate in case of foliar applications is 0.3-0.5% (3 to 5 litres of product in 1000 litres of water), depending on the type of crop and culturing method.

However, for specific recommendations please do not hesitate to contact the technical team of AlgaEnergy at any time via phone at +34 91 490 20 20, or email at sales@algaenergy.es.

17. When should it be applied?

AgriAlgae® can be applied throughout the full cycle of the crop. Its greatest benefits are obtained prior to a situation of high metabolic activity (sprouting, flowering, fruit setting, fruit development, ripening, etc.), or as a preventive or therapeutic treatment application in order to boost the resilience and the recovery from stressful situations.

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18. What application is better, leaf or root?

None is better than the other one, they are all different.

With the foliar application the response time is quicker, but the duration of its effects is shorter.

On the contrary, with the soil application, the reaction period is not as fast, but the duration of the effects is longer. It is therefore recommended to alternate the application methods, depending on the phenological state.

If you want to achieve a persistence over time through foliar applications, it is recommended to repeat the application every 2 or 3 weeks. In any case, the technical team of AlgaEnergy is at your disposal to design a customized application plan. You can contact us via phone +34 91 490 20 20 or email sales@algaenergy.es.

19. Should you complete one application or more?

It is advisable to apply Agrialgae速 several times throughout the crop cycle, from 3 to 5 times depending on the type of application and the crop, amongst other variables. From a technical and non-economic perspective, it is always preferable to carry out more applications even in lower doses, than to apply greater doses in less number of applications.

20. When does it expire?

When it is properly stored, i.e. not exposed to extreme temperatures, the product lasts two years.

21. In what format is it available?

There are four product lines: one for foliar applications, one for applications over the soil, one organic version optimized for any kind of applications, and one premium range optimized for each phenological phase.

The product is available in 1l bottles, 5l jerrycans, 20l drums and 1000l IBC containers.

In addition, there is a whole range of AgriAlgae速 biostimulant, enriched with various micro and macronutrients, all of them sharing the same basis: an optimized combination of microalgae as the main active ingredient.

22. W hat is the size of the molecules contained in AgriAlgae速 ?

The size of the molecules that are present in AgriAlgae速 is well below the range of microns, avoiding any problem with spray nozzles or drippers. Moreover, as it is a slightly acidic product, it can help to loosen irrigation systems and dissolve lime.

23. What is the ideal pH? The pH of the packaged product is between 3.6 and 3.8.

24. Does it have a grace or security period?

It has no grace period because it is a completely harmless natural product, 100% plant based.

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IV. Results 25. What effects does AgriAlgae® provide to crops?

After almost 8 years of development, optimization, and hundreds of external field trials, AgriAlgae® has proven three main benefits: Comparative example of lettuce

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Increased yields: It increases the efficiency of nutrition, helping to maximize the absorption of the plant and the rapid transport of the required nutrients.

Improved quality: It optimizes metabolic processes and provides molecules that are essential for any plant organism, allowing the plant to save the energy it would need to synthesize these molecules on its own, particularly in periods of high metabolic activity, such as throughout phenological changes.

Thanks to these energy savings, the plant can devote its efforts to its growth and to develop more fruits with better qualitative traits (homogeneity and size of calibers, coloring, flavor, etc.)

Greater resistance to stress: As a preventive treatment, it strengthens the immune system, by providing a greater resistance capacity against abiotic stresses. In addition, when applied after a stressful situation as a therapeutic treatment, it promotes the rapid recovery of the plant.

26. In which kind of crops is it applicable?

AgriAlgae® can be used in all kinds of crops: horticultural crops, fruit trees, olive trees, citrus, arable crops and cereals, etc.

The reason it is useful for any crop is that it is not just a nutrient, but also an essential tool needed by any plant organism and will help it to uptake the nutrients provided by the basic fertilization.

27. Is the foliar application better? How does the product work on the leaf?

Neither application method is better or worse, they are different.

When applying to the leaf, the response time is reduced and the results are accelerated, but the duration of effect is also shortened. On the contrary, when applying to the soil, the effect takes longer, but its effect duration is greater.

While the foliar absorption is via stomata and leaf cuticle, the soil nutrients uptake is mainly done through the root hairs. In both cases, the absorption of nutrients is carried out by mechanisms that regulate the input and output elements. However, in the case of root absorption, nutrients must be transported to other organs of the plant, which are sometimes far away from the roots. For this reason foliar application has a more immediate action.

28. What are the effects on the ground when applying AgriAlgae®?

In addition to the effects within the plant, AgriAlgae® is a product with a high quality organic matter, which also improves the soil´s physicochemical properties increasing the capacity to hold water and nutrients. It favors cation exchange between the ground and plant, and boosts the assimilation of nutrients.

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29. Are its effect immediate?

The foliar application effect is faster, the effects are noticeable within a few days.

This makes the foliar application ideal for a therapeutic treatment after a stressful situation.

30. Does it affect the taste of the fruits

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It does not alter the taste as an external variable, however, its taste might be boosted, since the processes of maturation and synthesis of sugars are optimized, achieving better-quality fruits. If the plant has the tools it needs to enhance its development and maximize the efficiency of its metabolic processes, it will be able to develop more homogeneous fruits, making a better use of its own resources, which ultimately results in fruits of better quality: better flavor, better color, higher caliber, etc.

Several blind tastings have been conducted by independent official institutions, which are available, and in which the fruits harvested using AgriAlgae® have obtained the highest scores compared to other biostimulant products and the control treatments.

31. Does it affect wildlife?

It does not affect wildlife. There are any traces or incompatibilities. It is a 100% vegetative and harmless product.

32. Do phytohormones anticipate the entry of production?

AgriAlgae® does not alter the natural rhythms of crops. AgriAlgae® helps the plant to make their internal processes more efficient, improves the use of resources to achieve higher rates of flowering, fruit setting and production, and increases crop yields.

33. Is there any effect in case of an excessive application of AgriAlgae®?

There are no negative effects by applying high doses. This is because it is a sustainable natural product, and it is 100% plant based. In case of an excessive application, it will always imply a contribution of organic matter of the highest quality and functional components. Therefore, any application in excess will at least improve the soil’s microbial quality.

34. How does the product perform in case of frost?

It preventively helps to avoid freezing and withstands the frost because it facilitates mobility and accumulation of minerals in the different organs of the plant, thus lowering the freezing temperature.

Therapeutically, AgriAlgae® helps to overcome the injuries caused by frost, restoring the physiological functions of the affected organ, as long as it is has not been a black frost.

35. Does AgriAlgae® cause irrigation drips?

It does not clog the drippers nor sprayers. This is due to its acid pH that prevents calcium deposited on the drippers / spray nozzles. Moreover, AgriAlgae® may even help to dissolve the concretions of calcium carbonate, if there are any.

It can remove existing scabs.

36. Does AgriAlgae® stain leaves and impair photosynthesis?

AgriAlgae®, when freshly applied, leaves small visible drops of product, but these disappear as the product is assimilated by the leaf. It favors photosynthesis and other functions of the leaves (water regulation, gas exchange).

Moreover, it is demonstrated that AgriAlgae® increases chlorophyll content and therefore promotes photosynthetic capacity.

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V. Economic benefits First of all, it is worth mentioning that the usage of AgriAlgae® does not imply a great economic expenditure, since the product quantities needed to achieve an effective treatment are reduced, providing considerable results in small concentrations. To be more specific, the average use is around 5 litres per hectare and per application, and between 3-5 applications per cycle, depending on the crop.

In addition, it is already a proven fact that AgriAlgae® provides greater yields and performance, not only in terms of kilograms per hectare, but also a better quality of each kilogram, which will imply increasing revenues due to a larger willan at least slight increase in its selling price.

On top of this, the capacity granted by AgriAlgae® to increase the resistance of crops towards any kind of stress also implies a positive economic impact, which depending on the circumstances, may be quite significant.

AlgaEnergy has externalized different trials to official and independent public entities, which demonstrate a much higher economic profitability derived from the application of AgriAlgae®, even in comparison with other biostimulants of reference in the market. Nevertheless, as it is natural, the final increase in yields will very much depend on other factors (such as soil quality, meteorological circumstances, etc.), which is why it wouldn’t be responsible from our side to generate specific expectations based on the actual results obtained, which are at your disposal in any case. Ask us for the testimonials of hundreds of farmers already using AgriAlgae®, in Spain and abroad, which corroborate with their testimonials the benefits of using this biostimulant, from which their economic benefits are derived.

The best formula for your crops

Increasing crops´ performance

Optimizing qualitative traits

Reinforcing abiotic stress resistance/recovery

Greater profitability for the farmer

VI. Environment AgriAlgae® is a sustainable product, which is friendly to the environment. As a matter of fact, it contributes to the elimination of the noxious gas CO2 from the atmosphere, associated with the climate change.

As highlighted before, AgriAlgae® is a biostimulant obtained from microalgae biomass. In this scope, worth mentioning that the gas CO2 is the main nutrient of microalgae, and in fact, in order to produce 1 kg of microalgae biomass, 2

kg of CO2 have been injected into the culture medium and biofixated by the microalgae. Therefore, AgriAlgae® is the only biostimulant in the market which decisively contributes to the conservation of nature and the environment. On

top, it is an inexhaustible resource, whose production is not dependent on fields with agricultural value, avoiding competition with other human nutritional sources. In consequence, applying AgriAlgae® to the crops provides a valuable additional differentiation element, and underlines the social responsibility of the farmer who chooses to use it.

37. Are you certified for organic farming?

AgriAlgae® Organic is a product suitable for its usage in organic farming, by being compliant with the Regulation (EC) No. 889/2008 on the production and labelling of organic products. It also has the certificate issued by the CAAE, a recognized certification entity following the criteria set by the European Commission.

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38. How can I treat AgriAlgae® containers responsibly?

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VII. Legal framework 39. What is the operational legal status of AlgaEnenergy?

In Spain, AgriAlgae® complies with Royal Decree 506/2013 on fertilizers amended in December 2017, as certified by Bureau Veritas:

Group 4: Other fertilizers and special products

Type 2: Credited with amino acids

It is also registered in other countries. Please ask our sales team about the particular situation in your country (sales@algaenergy.es).

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AlgaEnergy News

2018, a year full of success and recognitions From the EBIC, giving voice to the biostimulant sector

From October 2018, AlgaEnergy and Tradecorp

other working groups specialized and participate in

have assumed the rotating Secretariat of EBIC’s

matters such as regulation and standardization, in

working group ‘Task Force Spain’. From this position

order to agree on common positions and contribute

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to the sector’s development. These national groups

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companies in assessing the progress made by

institutions.

Showing the world the immense potential of microalgae in agriculture AlgaEnergy continues to attend the most important events in the agricultural sector in Spain and abroad, where it is presenting the benefits of microalgae and the immense potential for its usage in agriculture.

Just to mention a few examples, in January, AlgaEnergy chaired the ‘2nd Biostimulants Europe’ (Valencia, Spain), one of the biggest events worldwide in the field of agricultural biostimulants. In February, the company sponsored the ‘Value Added Fertilizer Summit Asia 2018’ (Singapore), which gathered together the most important

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players in the agricultural sector in the Asian continent. In

algae industry. In June, the company sponsored the first

March, AlgaEnergy presented its innovative and effective

edition of the ‘US Biostimulants Summit 2018’ (Chicago,

proposition for a more sustainable agriculture at the

USA). Finally, in October, AlgaEnergy participated as a

‘16th New Ag International Conference’ (Nairobi, Kenya).

prominent sponsor in the ‘Agri Biostimulants’ congress

In April, AlgaEnergy sponsored a new edition of the ‘8th

(Milan, Italy) in which the company presented its most

European Algae Industry Summit’ (Vienna, Austria), which

innovative and effective value proposition: AgriAlgae® to

brought together the most important players in the

the Italian market.

Presence at leading agricultural fairs

AlgaEnergy participated in 2018 at the most relevant Spanish and international fairs in the agrifood sector. On the one hand, the company participated at Agroexpo, the fair held in Badajoz and meeting point for the Spanish and Portuguese agri–food sector.

Both, the number of visitors to the stand, as well as the “Business Innovation Award” granted by the event organizers, confirmed the interest generated by the agricultural biostimulants AgriAlgae®.

On the other hand, and for the fourth year in a row, AlgaEnergy was present at Fruit Attraction, the International Trade Fair Show of reference for the fruit and vegetable industry, which took place in Madrid in October. At this exceptional scenario, AlgaEnergy launched the novel concept Integral Biostimulation®.

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AlgaEnergy launches its novel concept of “Integral Biostimulation®”

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AlgaEnergy and Yokogawa sign strategic partnership and equity agreement to accelerate growth of the microalgae biotech sector

AlgaEnergy and Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a leading provider of industrial automation, control, and measurement technology, announce the signing of a partnership & equity participation agreement. The strategic agreement involves an approximately 10 million euros investment by Yokogawa to acquire newly issued shares of AlgaEnergy, making the Japanese company a reference shareholder.

The entry of Yokogawa as a shareholder will enable AlgaEnergy to reinforce its position of international leadership.

However, the scope of the agreement extends beyond just financial investment. The two companies, which share strong synergies and a common vision, seek to build an industry-leading partnership in the microalgae biotechnology sector worldwide by collaborating in the areas of R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.

AlgaEnergy opens in Japan its first subsidiary abroad

AlgaEnergy is immersed in its internationalization phase. On the one hand, through the signing of agreements with leading partners who are leaders in their respective countries. Currently, the company is exporting its innovative solutions to more than 20 countries.

On the other hand, AlgaEnergy is promoting its internationalization plans with the opening in Japan of its first subsidiary abroad Spain. With the creation of this subsidiary, materialized on the 1st of June, the biotechnology company wants to guarantee a strong structure from which it will be able to operate in the Asian markets.

The opening of this first subsidiary has been followed by the establishment of subsidiaries in Italy, US and India, among other markets.

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Great impact in the media

AlgaEnergy continues to arouse great interest among the specialized and general media. On television, it has been the focus of interesting reports broadcasted on RTVE and La Sexta, among others. On the radio, the most important programs in offering agricultural information have shown interest in AgriAlgae® and have dedicated outstanding time to the product. In the written and online media, AgriAlgae® is more and more present as an excellent proof of the interest it is generating in the market this innovative biostimulants.

In the specialized agri-food sector press, AgriAlgae® has been able to position itself as a reference product in the auxiliary industry and agricultural product sector. The interesting reports broadcasted by ‘Agrosfera’ (La 2), the leading agricultural TV program in Spain, stand out.

2018, a great year for AgriAlgae® 2018 was a great year for AlgaEnergy.

The agricultural range of biostimulants AgriAlgae® added two important awards to its long list of prizes. In addition to the “Business Innovation Award” granted in January by the organizers of the trade fair Agroexpo, it also received the “Innovation Award” from the Macfrut event organizers in May. In addition, AlgaEnergy has also been a finalist in two prestigious awards, the CEPYME Awards and the CEIM Awards, in both cases, in the Innovation Category.

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