SHIELD™
Ag/T&O Biostimulant Resilience
- Seed-Level Performance & Protection: Shield™ Root Coating enhances germination, root development, and early plant vigor while protecting against soilborne threats—helping ensure strong, uniform crop establishment.
- Customizable Solutions for Field Conditions: Available in multiple configurations (stimulant, fungicide, nematicide, or full protection), allowing growers to tailor seed treatments based on crop type, soil conditions, and pest or disease pressure.
- Advanced Coating Technology Benefits: Delivers uniform coverage, targeted root-zone activation, improved seed handling, and compatibility with standard equipment—driving consistent performance and operational efficiency.
Overview
Shield™ Root Coating
Advanced Seed Coating Technology for Stronger Starts and Healthier Crops
Shield™ Root Coating is a next-generation seed coating platform designed to maximize early plant establishment, enhance root development, and protect crops from key soilborne challenges. Built on GroPro’s advanced formulation systems, Shield delivers targeted performance at the seed level—where it matters most.
By combining biological stimulation with protective technologies, Shield ensures uniform germination, stronger emergence, and improved plant resilience under a wide range of field conditions.
Why Shield™
Early-stage performance defines yield potential. Shield™ Root Coating provides growers with a customizable platform to protect, stimulate, and optimize every seed—delivering stronger starts and more resilient crops from the ground up.
Key Benefits
Flexible Performance Packages
Shield™ Root Coating is available in multiple configurations to match your crop needs, environmental pressures, and agronomic programs:
1. Shield™ Stimulant
A foundational seed coating designed to drive early vigor and root development.
- Promotes rapid germination and uniform emergence
- Enhances root mass and nutrient uptake
- Improves early-stage plant energy and stand establishment
2. Shield™ Stimulant + Fungicide
Combines growth stimulation with targeted soilborne disease protection.
- Protects against damping-off and early fungal pathogens
- Maintains strong emergence in high disease pressure environments
- Supports healthier seedlings with reduced stand loss
3. Shield™ Stimulant + Nematicide
Designed for fields with nematode pressure while maintaining strong early growth.
- Reduces nematode feeding and root damage
- Preserves root integrity and function
- Enhances plant vigor under stress conditions
4. Shield™ Complete Protection Package
A full-spectrum seed coating solution combining stimulant, fungicide, and nematicide technologies.
- Delivers comprehensive early-season protection
- Maximizes root development and plant health
- Reduces multiple stress factors from day one
- Ideal for high-value crops and challenging soil conditions
Use Patterns & Crops
1. Shield™ Stimulant Seed Coat
Best Fit: Standard rotations, low disease pressure, early planting conditions
A foundational on-seed technology designed to accelerate germination and early root establishment.
Recommended Crops & Systems:
- Corn / Soybean rotations
- Small grains (wheat, barley)
- Alfalfa and forage seed
- Broad-acre row crops
Seed-Level Benefits:
- Drives faster, more uniform germination
- Enhances early root initiation at the seed zone
- Improves stand establishment in cool or variable soils
2. Shield™ Stimulant + Fungicide Seed Coat
Best Fit: Tight rotations, high-residue systems, and disease-prone soils
Combines on-seed stimulation with protective chemistry to safeguard emergence.
Recommended Crops & Systems:
- Corn-on-corn
- Soybeans in heavy or poorly drained soils
- Cereals in high-residue fields
- Vegetables seeded into moist soils
Seed-Level Benefits:
- Protects against damping-off and early soilborne pathogens
- Maintains seedling viability during emergence
- Reduces early stand loss under pressure
3. Shield™ Stimulant + Nematicide Seed Coat
Best Fit: Sandy soils, continuous cropping, and nematode-prone fields
Designed to protect the root zone starting at the seed interface.
Recommended Crops & Systems:
- Cotton
- Soybeans in nematode regions
- Corn in sandy soils
- Vegetables with known nematode pressure
Seed-Level Benefits:
- Reduces early nematode feeding at root initiation
- Preserves root structure from germination onward
- Supports plant vigor during early stress periods
4. Shield™ Complete Protection Seed Coat
Best Fit: Intensive systems, high-value crops, multi-stress environments
A fully integrated seed-applied solution combining stimulant, fungicide, and nematicide technologies.
Recommended Crops & Systems:
- Potatoes (cut seed treatment)
- Vegetables (precision-seeded crops)
- Specialty crops and high-value row crops
- Nursery and transplant seed programs
Seed-Level Benefits:
- Delivers full-spectrum protection at the seed surface
- Maximizes early root development and uniformity
- Reduces combined disease, pest, and environmental stress
- Ensures consistent emergence across variable field conditions
Technology Snapshot
Seed Coating Technology Advantages
Uniform Coverage & Adhesion
Ensures each seed receives a consistent, durable coating for predictable performance.
Targeted Root Zone Activation
Places actives exactly where needed—at the point of germination and root emergence.
Enhanced Crop Safety
Designed for sensitive seed types with minimal phytotoxic risk.
Improved Handling & Flowability
Maintains seed flow, reduces dust-off, and integrates seamlessly into commercial treating systems.
Operational Efficiency
Compatible with standard seed treatment equipment and scalable for commercial operations.