Is Rhizophagus intraradices an AAPFCO-listed plant biostimulant, and what claim language has AAPFCO accepted?

AAPFCO has accepted a range of label claims for R. intraradices products. These include nutrient uptake, more efficient use of water and nutrients, and root enhancement — described in accepted claim language as a beneficial soil fungus that creates a sponge-like mass collecting and storing nutrients and water. Additional accepted claims cover reducing transplant shock, mycorrhizae root system strengthening, and aiding macro and micro nutrient absorption, especially those less accessible to the crop.

For abiotic stress and yield, AAPFCO-accepted claims extend to helping plants resist drought, supporting plants through abiotic stress periods, and acting to increase yield and crop quality under stressful conditions. Labels may also carry more vigorous plant growth, better crop development, and a will-not-burn-when-used-as-directed statement. Growers searching whether Rhizophagus irregularis is safe or what biostimulant claims are allowed will find this AAPFCO group 153 listing the governing reference.