Terreplenish® Solutions for Every Tennessee Crop

The Challenge

Tennessee corn producers face:

• Sky-high nitrogen fertilizer costs
• Nutrient leaching from heavy rainfall
• Variable yields due to weather stress
• Soil degradation from continuous cropping
• Need for consistent, economical nutrition

The Terreplenish® Solution

Terreplenish® provides nitrogen-fixing bacteria and phosphate solubilization to supplement your fertilizer program, reducing synthetic inputs while improving nutrient availability throughout the season.

Benefits for Corn Growers

• Lower Nitrogen CostsReduce synthetic nitrogen by 20-30%
• Better Nutrient EfficiencyImproved uptake of applied nutrients
• Stronger StalksBetter root development and stalk strength
• Stress ToleranceImproved drought and heat resistance
• Consistent YieldsMore stable production across variable conditions

The Challenge

Tennessee greenhouse and nursery operations face significant losses from transplant shock and establishment failure:

• Root Hair Loss at TransplantingFine root hairs — responsible for 90%+ of water uptake — are destroyed during transplanting, causing plants to wilt even with adequate moisture present
• Stress Ethylene CascadeRoot damage triggers a surge of stress ethylene, a plant hormone that at high levels actively suppresses root and shoot growth — pushing plants deeper into shock rather than recovery
• Disease Entry Through Wounded RootsFreshly transplanted root wounds are prime entry points for Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, and other soil pathogens — compounding transplant losses with disease pressure
• Slow Establishment & Delayed SalesEvery additional week a plant spends recovering from shock is a week of delayed revenue, additional inputs, and bench space consumption
• High-Loss Production PhasesTissue culture transplants, rooted cuttings, and bare-root transplants are especially vulnerable — failure rates without biological support can exceed 15–50% in challenging conditions
• Organic Market DemandGreenhouse buyers and end consumers increasingly demand OMRI-certified inputs — limiting which products can legally be used in certified operations

The Terreplenish® Solution

Terreplenish® contains living plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) that directly counteract every physiological driver of transplant shock. Applied at transplanting or during propagation, the biology works immediately to restore root function and accelerate establishment.

How the Biology Works

• ACC Deaminase Cuts Off Stress EthyleneBacillus strains in Terreplenish® produce ACC deaminase, an enzyme that intercepts and metabolizes the precursor to stress ethylene before it can suppress root growth — removing the primary brake on post-transplant recovery
• IAA Production Rebuilds Root ArchitectureTerreplenish® bacteria produce indole-3-acetic acid (IAA/auxin), directly stimulating lateral root initiation and root hair formation — restoring the absorptive surface area lost at transplanting
• Phosphate Solubilization for Immediate NutritionUp to 80% of soil phosphorus is locked in insoluble forms. Terreplenish® unlocks it precisely when the plant needs it most — during the high-stress establishment window
• Pathogen Competition at the Wound SiteBeneficial microbes rapidly colonize the root zone, competitively excluding Pythium, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia from freshly wounded root tissue

Key Benefits for Greenhouse & Nursery Growers

• Reduced Transplant ShockACC deaminase and IAA production attack the two primary causes of transplant shock simultaneously — cutting recovery time significantly
• Faster Root Re-establishmentRoot hair formation visible within 7 days in inoculated transplants; root volume improvements of 76–168% documented in research trials
• Lower Transplant MortalityUSDA NIFA-funded research found inoculated seedlings had 42% lower mortality risk vs. non-inoculated controls
• Disease Protection at the Wound SiteNatural pathogen suppression at root wounds reduces Pythium, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia establishment loss
• Accelerated Time to SaleFaster establishment means shorter bench time, lower input costs per unit, and earlier revenue
• OMRI CertifiedFully approved for use in certified organic greenhouse and nursery operations
• Marketing AdvantageDifferentiate with “grown with OMRI-certified biological inputs” for retail, landscape, and wholesale customers

The Challenge

Specialty crop growers face:

• High input costs impacting margins
• Need for organic certification (OMRI)
• Disease management challenges
• Market demands for sustainably grown produce
• Soil health critical for crop quality

The Terreplenish® Solution

OMRI-certified Terreplenish® provides organic nutrition, disease protection, and soil building ideal for high-value specialty crop production.

Benefits for Specialty Crop Growers

• OMRI CertifiedApproved for certified organic production
• Premium QualityBetter flavor, appearance, shelf life
• Disease ProtectionNatural pathogen control
• Sustainable MarketingMeet consumer demand for sustainable practices
• Soil HealthLong-term productivity and quality
• Input ReductionLower chemical costs

The Challenge

Golf course superintendents and turf managers face intense pressure:

• Escalating Input CostsFertilizer, fungicide, and pesticide budgets are a major and growing line item for course operations
• Disease PressureDollar spot, brown patch, and Pythium blight are constant threats to putting greens and fairways
• Water Usage & CostIrrigation is one of the largest operating costs — and regulatory pressure to reduce usage is increasing
• Member & Guest ExpectationsCourse conditions must be immaculate — no room for turf stress, thin coverage, or uneven surfaces
• Environmental ScrutinyGolf courses face growing pressure to reduce chemical runoff into waterways and demonstrate environmental stewardship
• Community Health & Legal LiabilityA 2025 Mayo Clinic / JAMA Network Open study found residents within 1 mile of a golf course have a 126% higher risk of Parkinson's disease — those 1–2 miles away face 198% higher odds, and households in water service areas with golf courses show a 96% higher risk. Over $11 billion in Roundup settlements have been paid related to golf course and groundskeeping exposure, and 5,300+ active Paraquat/Parkinson's lawsuits (MDL No. 3004) continue to move forward. The liability landscape for courses using conventional chemicals is accelerating.
• Cancer Rates Among Workers & NeighborsA 1996 American Journal of Industrial Medicine study of 686 golf course superintendents found prostate cancer at 2.93× the expected rate, brain cancer at 2.34×, and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 2.37× — all linked to pesticide exposure. A 2023 University of Wisconsin-Madison study found US courses carry pesticide risk 15 times higher than European courses due to chemicals banned in the EU still being applied across US fairways. The New York AG's "Toxic Fairways" report documented pesticide application rates 4–7 times higher per acre than farmland, with nearly 20% of pesticides classified by the EPA as probable human carcinogens.

The Terreplenish® Solution

Terreplenish® integrates seamlessly into existing turf management programs, reducing chemical dependency while improving playing surface quality and consistency.

Key Benefits for Golf & Turf

• Reduced Fertilizer CostsBiological nitrogen fixation and phosphate solubilization reduce fertilizer application rates and frequency
• Disease SuppressionNatural pathogen competition reduces dollar spot, brown patch, and Pythium pressure — lowering fungicide spend
• Water EfficiencyImproved soil structure and water retention reduces irrigation frequency, especially during summer drought
• Thatch ReductionActive soil biology accelerates thatch decomposition, improving drainage and reducing aerification requirements
• Environmental CredentialsUSDA Biobased and OMRI Listed — demonstrate environmental commitment to members, guests, and regulators
• Consistent Playing SurfacesHealthier root zones mean more consistent turf density, color, and firmness across all conditions