Availability
Nutrients must first exist in a chemical and physical form that can become accessible within the root environment.
Foliar Nutrient Management Technology
Take Off® Magnum
A unique patented nutrient complex developed to maximize nutrient management, enhance root development and increase nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization.
Take Off® Magnum is positioned as a foliar crop-nutrition technology for agricultural and horticultural programs. Its agronomic focus extends beyond nutrient supply alone, supporting processes associated with nutrient assimilation, root development, crop establishment, growth, yield potential and quality.
Product registration, formulation, crops, claims, application rates, compatibility and pack size can vary by market. Always read and follow the current approved local product label.
Product Overview
Nutrient management that works through the plant
Crop productivity depends not only on how much nutrition is applied but also on how effectively roots access nutrients, how efficiently the plant absorbs them and how successfully those nutrients are incorporated into plant metabolism and growth.
Take Off® Magnum is a patented nutrient-management complex developed to support these interconnected processes. Current European Verdesian information describes the technology as increasing nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization while enhancing root development.
The objective is to improve the plant's ability to manage nutrition already available within the crop system. In practical terms, this connects foliar treatment with processes occurring throughout the plant, including nitrogen metabolism, root growth, nutrient capture and overall crop development.
Published product information positions these effects around improved crop establishment, growth, yield potential and quality. As with every crop input, actual response depends on crop genetics, growth stage, nutrient status, environmental conditions, application quality and the wider agronomic program.
Technology
Patented nutrient complex
Application
Foliar
Primary Focus
Nutrient management
Root Focus
Enhanced development
Nutrient Management
From nutrient availability to plant utilization
Nutrient management involves more than placing fertiliser into the field. Nutrients must remain available, encounter functioning roots, enter the plant and then become incorporated into the biochemical processes that support growth.
Uptake
Functioning roots and leaves provide pathways through which nutrients enter the plant.
Assimilation
Absorbed nutrients must be incorporated into plant compounds and biochemical pathways before they contribute fully to growth.
Utilization
Efficient crop nutrition ultimately means converting available resources into productive plant tissue, growth and crop development.
The Take Off® technology concept
Verdesian describes Take Off® technology as working inside the plant to accelerate nutrient acquisition and assimilation and improve nutrient efficiency. Take Off® Magnum is one formulation within this broader technology platform and is positioned specifically around nutrient management and root development.
Key Agronomic Objectives
Designed to improve how the crop manages nutrition
Take Off® Magnum is positioned around nutrient efficiency and root development rather than simply adding another bulk nutrient source to the crop program.
Nutrient Uptake
Nutrient Synthesis
Nutrient Utilization
Root Development
Root Mass
Crop Establishment
Crop Growth
Yield Potential
Crop Quality
Practical Positioning
Supporting both above-ground and below-ground crop development
Although Take Off® Magnum is applied to foliage, its published positioning extends to root development. This reflects the integrated nature of plant physiology: changes in shoot metabolism can influence allocation of resources, root growth and nutrient capture.
Verdesian specifically describes Take Off® Magnum as enhancing root development, increasing nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization, and supporting establishment, growth, yield and quality.
- Applied through foliar crop programs.
- Works within plant nutrient-management processes.
- Supports root-system development.
- Supports nutrient acquisition.
- Supports nutrient assimilation and utilization.
- Complements an appropriate fertility program.
Nitrogen Metabolism
Nitrate reductase: a key enzyme in plant nitrogen assimilation
What is nitrate reductase?
Nitrate reductase is an important enzyme in the plant's nitrate-assimilation pathway. It participates in the biochemical conversion of absorbed nitrate toward forms that can ultimately be incorporated into amino acids, proteins and other nitrogen-containing plant compounds.
In practical crop nutrition, effective nitrogen assimilation matters because nitrogen must do more than enter the plant—it must become incorporated into productive metabolism and plant growth.
Take Off® Magnum and nitrate reductase
Current European Verdesian product information reports studies conducted at Nottingham and Kiel Universities in which Take Off® Magnum was shown to increase production of the key enzyme nitrate reductase by up to 10%.
Verdesian connects this increased nitrate-reductase presence with greater root mass and a higher root surface-area-to-volume ratio.
The reported figure comes from referenced studies and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed response under every field condition.
Research-Based Positioning
Up to 10% increase in nitrate reductase production reported in referenced studies
This research finding provides a physiological basis for Verdesian's positioning of Take Off® Magnum around nitrogen metabolism, root development and nutrient management. Field response still depends on crop, growth stage, nutrient status, weather, application and wider agronomic conditions.
Root Development
Increasing the crop's interface with soil, water and nutrition
Root Mass
Published Take Off® Magnum information links the technology with increased root mass, expanding the below-ground structure supporting nutrient and water acquisition.
Root Surface Area
Verdesian also describes an increased root surface-area-to-volume ratio, providing greater potential contact between roots and their surrounding soil.
Soil-Water Contact
Greater root contact with the soil can improve the plant's physical opportunity to encounter soil water where moisture remains available.
Nutrient Capture
A larger active root-soil interface can support contact with nutrients distributed throughout the root zone.
Root development complements—but does not replace—good soil management
Compaction, waterlogging, salinity, poor drainage, unsuitable pH, severe moisture deficit and other soil constraints can still limit roots. A crop nutrition technology should therefore be integrated with appropriate soil, irrigation, drainage and fertility management.
Rhizosphere Interaction
Root exudates and the nutrient environment around roots
Roots are not passive structures. They interact continuously with the soil surrounding them through water uptake, nutrient exchange and the release of compounds known collectively as root exudates.
Published European Verdesian information states that Take Off® Magnum increases production of root exudate secreted by the root.
Verdesian positions this increased exudation around helping break down nutrition in the soil so that it can be taken up by the plant more effectively.
In agronomic terms, the root zone—or rhizosphere—is a dynamic interface affected by root biology, microorganisms, soil chemistry, moisture and nutrient forms. Supporting root activity can therefore influence the crop's interaction with its soil nutrient environment.
Nutrient Efficiency
Moving beyond nutrient application toward nutrient performance
Available Nutrition
Root & Foliar Uptake
Transport
Assimilation
Utilization
Crop Growth
Getting nutrients into the plant
Nutrients must cross into plant tissues through roots or foliar surfaces before they can contribute to crop metabolism.
Building plant compounds
Absorbed nutrients participate in biochemical pathways that generate compounds required for plant structure, metabolism and growth.
Converting nutrition into crop development
Verdesian positions Take Off® Magnum around increasing nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization throughout the crop-development process.
Crop Fit
Broad agricultural and horticultural positioning
Current European Verdesian information broadly lists Take Off® Magnum for agricultural and horticultural crops. Exact approved crops and application timing depend on the current local registration.
Broad-Acre Crops
Nutrient-management strategies can be considered in cereals and other broad-acre production systems where locally approved.
Row Crops
Take Off technology has a history of positioning around nutrient efficiency in major field crops. Confirm the exact Magnum registration locally.
Horticultural Crops
European product information includes horticulture within the broad crop positioning for Take Off® Magnum.
Perennial Systems
Nutrient assimilation and root-development technologies can be relevant to perennial crop systems where the product is registered and locally recommended.
Broad product positioning does not establish legal approval on every crop. Always confirm the crop, timing and use directions on the approved local label.
Foliar Application
Integrating Take Off® Magnum into the spray program
Current European guidance states that Take Off® Magnum can be applied through standard crop sprayers using current best practices.
Confirm crop and timing
Check that the crop, growth stage and proposed foliar timing are covered by the current approved local directions.
Calibrate the sprayer
Confirm spray volume, nozzle configuration, operating pressure, travel speed and equipment condition before application.
Prepare the tank
Start with a partially filled tank, engage agitation and follow the approved product mixing procedure.
Apply promptly
Maintain agitation during spraying and standing periods and apply the prepared spray solution according to the approved directions.
European Reference Guidance
Application rate and spray concentration
The following information reflects current published European Verdesian guidance and is provided for product understanding. The locally approved label always takes precedence.
Foliar application
1–2 L / haCurrent European Verdesian guidance lists Take Off® Magnum application rates from 1 to 2 litres per hectare.
Use only where this rate is consistent with the current approved label for your market and crop.
Standard spray solution
≤ 2%Current European guidance states that Take Off® Magnum should be applied in a solution at or below 2% concentration, described as a maximum of 2 litres in 100 litres of water.
When applying with another product
≤ 1%When another product is being applied at low water volumes, European guidance states a Take Off® Magnum solution at or below 1% concentration, described as 1 litre in 100 litres of water.
European commercial pack size
10 LCurrent European Verdesian information lists a 10-litre pack size. Market availability and packaging may differ.
Do not calculate a commercial spray program from this webpage alone.
Product formulation, crop registration, rate, concentration, water volume
and application timing can differ by market. Follow the current approved
product label and qualified local agronomic guidance.
Mixing & Sprayer Preparation
Maintain good spray-tank discipline
Current European Take Off® Magnum guidance provides a defined mixing sequence intended to support uniform preparation and application.
- Begin with the spray tank approximately half filled with the required water.
- Start the agitation system.
- Add the required amount of Take Off® Magnum according to the approved rate.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Fill the spray tank to the required final level.
- Continue agitation during spraying.
- Maintain agitation during standing periods until the tank is emptied.
- Apply the prepared spray mixture promptly after mixing.
Compatibility
Designed for integration with practical foliar programs
Agrochemicals and crop nutrition products
Current European Verdesian information describes Take Off® Magnum as compatible with most agrochemical and plant-nutrition products.
This broad compatibility statement does not remove the need to check the exact combination being considered, particularly where formulations, water quality, concentrations or multiple tank-mix partners differ.
Add Take Off® Magnum last
Published European guidance states that, when Take Off® Magnum is tank mixed with other products, concentrated products should not be allowed to contact one another directly during mixing.
Take Off® Magnum should be added as the final product in the tank-mix sequence.
Best practice: read the labels of every tank-mix component, use appropriate jar or compatibility testing where required, observe mixing order and confirm physical and crop safety compatibility before preparing commercial quantities.
Technical Profile
Take Off® Magnum reference information
| Attribute | Published reference information |
|---|---|
| Technology | Unique patented nutrient complex. |
| Current European application category | Foliar. |
| Core agronomic positioning | Nutrient management and enhanced root development. |
| Nutrient processes | Increased nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization. |
| Crop-development positioning | Improved establishment, growth, yield potential and quality. |
| Nitrate reductase research | European Verdesian information cites Nottingham and Kiel University studies reporting an increase in nitrate reductase production of up to 10%. |
| Root response positioning | Increased root mass and increased root surface-area-to-volume ratio. |
| Root exudates | Published product information states that Take Off® Magnum increases production of root exudates, supporting improved access to soil nutrition. |
| Crop scope | Agricultural and horticultural crops, subject to current local registration. |
| Application equipment | Standard crop sprayers using current best practices. |
| European reference rate | 1–2 litres per hectare. |
| Standard solution concentration | At or below 2%, described as a maximum of 2 litres in 100 litres water. |
| Low-water tank-mix concentration | At or below 1% when applying with another product at low water volumes, described as 1 litre in 100 litres water. |
| Compatibility | Compatible with most agrochemical and plant-nutrition products according to current European product information. |
| Mixing position | Add Take Off® Magnum as the final product in a multi-product tank mix. |
| European reference pack size | 10 litres. |
This table summarizes current published European product information. Local product registrations and directions remain authoritative.
Nitrogen Use Efficiency
Helping the crop make productive use of absorbed nitrogen
Nitrogen management involves both the supply of nitrogen to the crop and the plant's ability to acquire, assimilate and utilize that nitrogen within productive growth.
Take Off® technology has historically been positioned by Verdesian around improving nutrient acquisition, metabolism and nitrogen efficiency inside the plant.
For Take Off® Magnum specifically, the published nitrate-reductase research provides an additional link to nitrogen assimilation. Nitrate reductase participates in the plant's biochemical processing of nitrate after uptake.
This does not mean Take Off® Magnum replaces nitrogen fertiliser or determines the crop's optimum nitrogen rate. Fertiliser decisions should still be based on crop demand, soil supply, expected yield, organic nutrient sources, environmental conditions and applicable regulations.
Foliar Program Context
Why foliar timing can complement soil fertility
Target an active crop
Foliar programs allow crop inputs to be positioned at selected growth stages when plant metabolic activity and agronomic objectives can be considered together.
Complement soil nutrition
Take Off® Magnum does not replace foundation soil fertility. It is used as part of a broader nutrient-management strategy.
Fit existing spray operations
Where label directions and compatibility permit, foliar nutrient-management products can sometimes be integrated into existing crop-sprayer operations.
Application Quality
Foliar performance depends on more than the product rate
Weather
Wind, temperature, humidity and rainfall around application can influence spray deposition and crop contact.
Water Volume
Select a spray volume and concentration consistent with product directions, canopy size, sprayer setup and tank-mix requirements.
Coverage
Nozzle selection, pressure and travel speed influence spray distribution across the target crop canopy.
Agitation
Published Take Off® Magnum guidance specifically instructs operators to maintain agitation throughout spraying and while the tank is standing.
Crop Nutrition Integration
A nutrient-management layer within the complete crop program
Soil fertility
Build the crop's nutrient supply around soil conditions, crop demand, yield potential and appropriate macro- and micronutrient inputs.
Take Off® Magnum
Integrate nutrient-management technology at an appropriate crop stage according to current local product directions.
Evaluate crop response
Use crop scouting, soil analysis, tissue analysis and field observations where appropriate to evaluate the complete nutrition program.
Program Evaluation
Where Take Off® Magnum may fit
Root development is a priority
Consider Take Off® Magnum where increasing root mass and root-soil interaction fits the agronomic objective.
Nutrient efficiency is important
The product is positioned around increasing nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization rather than simply increasing nutrient application.
Nitrogen assimilation matters
The published nitrate-reductase research makes Take Off® Magnum relevant to discussions around crop nitrogen metabolism and utilization.
Foliar application fits the farm system
Current European guidance supports application through standard crop sprayers, making practical sprayer integration an important program consideration.
Crop quality is a management objective
Published product positioning includes crop quality alongside establishment, growth and yield-potential objectives.
A broader nutrient strategy is already in place
Take Off® Magnum can be evaluated as a complementary nutrient-management technology rather than as a substitute for foundation fertilisation.
Technical & Commercial Support
Supporting the crop-nutrition value chain
Growers & Agronomists
Discuss crop fit, growth stage, nutrient strategy and practical foliar integration for local production conditions.
- Crop and growth stage
- Nutrient program
- Spray timing
- Local availability
Distributors & Retailers
Explore product availability, technical positioning, pack sizes, documentation and commercial requirements.
- Registration status
- Commercial volume
- Portfolio integration
- Regional support
Crop Nutrition Companies
Evaluate Take Off® Magnum within integrated nutrient-management, foliar and nutrient-use efficiency programs.
- Tank-mix integration
- Nutrient strategy
- Technical positioning
- Field evaluation
Commercial Farms & Horticulture
Discuss spray programs, operational requirements and appropriate positioning across agricultural and horticultural crops.
- Sprayer programs
- Crop timing
- Water volumes
- Compatibility requirements
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Take Off® Magnum
The information below provides general product and agronomic context. The current approved product label in the country of use remains the authoritative source for legal directions.
Take Off® Magnum is a unique patented nutrient complex from Verdesian Life Sciences developed to maximize nutrient management and enhance root development.
Published European product information describes increased nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization, supporting improved establishment, growth, yield potential and quality.
Current European Verdesian product information positions Take Off® Magnum as a foliar product rather than a seed treatment.
Product registrations can differ by market, so always use the application route stated on the current approved local label.
The product is positioned around nutrient management and root development. Its published objectives include increased nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization together with improved crop establishment, growth, yield potential and quality.
Published European Verdesian information links Take Off® Magnum with increased root mass and a greater root surface-area-to-volume ratio.
A larger active root-soil interface can increase the plant's opportunity to encounter available soil water and nutrition.
Nitrate reductase is an important plant enzyme involved in nitrate assimilation. It participates in the biochemical processing of nitrate after the nutrient has been taken up by the plant.
Current European Verdesian information cites studies at Nottingham and Kiel Universities reporting an increase in nitrate reductase production of up to 10% following Take Off® Magnum treatment.
This is a research result rather than a guaranteed response under every field condition.
Plants must assimilate nitrate after uptake before its nitrogen can be incorporated into amino acids, proteins and other nitrogen-containing compounds. Nitrate reductase plays an important role early in that pathway.
No. Take Off® Magnum is a nutrient-management technology and does not replace the crop's requirement for an appropriate nitrogen supply.
Nitrogen rates should still be based on crop requirement, soil nutrient supply, expected yield, organic nutrient sources, local recommendations and regulation.
Nutrient use efficiency broadly refers to how effectively available nutrients are captured and converted into productive crop growth.
Take Off® Magnum is positioned around improving nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization rather than simply increasing nutrient supply.
Increased nutrient uptake is one of the principal product attributes described in current European Verdesian information.
Actual nutrient uptake is also influenced by root health, soil conditions, moisture, nutrient availability, crop stage and environmental conditions.
Once nutrients enter a plant they participate in biochemical pathways involved in building compounds necessary for plant structure and metabolism.
Verdesian's product positioning describes Take Off® Magnum as increasing nutrient uptake, synthesis and utilization as connected elements of nutrient management.
Yes. Published European Verdesian information states that Take Off® Magnum increases production of root exudates secreted by roots.
Verdesian associates this effect with helping break down soil nutrition so it can be taken up by the plant more effectively.
Root exudates are compounds released by plant roots into the surrounding soil environment. They form part of the complex interaction between roots, microorganisms, soil chemistry and nutrient availability.
Current European product information broadly describes Take Off® Magnum for agricultural and horticultural crops.
This broad description does not establish legal use on every crop. Always confirm the crop and application directions on the current approved local label.
Current European guidance states that Take Off® Magnum can be applied through standard crop sprayers using current best practices.
Current European Verdesian product information lists application rates of 1 to 2 litres per hectare.
This reference must not replace the current approved local label.
Current European guidance states that Take Off® Magnum should be applied in a solution at or below 2% concentration, described as a maximum of 2 litres in 100 litres of water.
When applying with another product at low water volumes, European guidance states a solution at or below 1%, described as 1 litre in 100 litres of water.
Published European guidance advises starting with the sprayer tank approximately half filled and the agitation system operating.
Add the required Take Off® Magnum, mix thoroughly, fill the tank to the required level and maintain agitation throughout spraying and during standing periods until the tank is emptied.
Current European product guidance states that the spray solution should be applied immediately after mixing.
Current European Verdesian information describes Take Off® Magnum as compatible with most agrochemical and plant-nutrition products.
Always confirm the compatibility of the exact combination intended for use and follow all product labels.
Yes. European guidance states that product concentrates should not be allowed to contact one another directly during mixing.
Take Off® Magnum should be added as the final product when used in a tank mixture.
No agricultural input can guarantee a particular crop yield. Take Off® Magnum is positioned around nutrient management, root development, establishment, growth, yield potential and quality, but actual results depend on crop genetics, weather, soil conditions, fertility, crop protection and management.
No. Foundation fertiliser programs remain responsible for supplying the crop's essential nutrient requirements.
Take Off® Magnum is positioned as a nutrient-management technology intended to complement appropriate crop nutrition.
Published European guidance describes compatibility with most agrochemical products, which can make integration with some spray programs possible.
The exact tank mixture, crop safety, concentration and application timing must still be checked before use.
Current European Verdesian product information lists a 10-litre pack size for Take Off® Magnum.
Pack size and product availability can vary by market.
No. Registration, formulation, crop approval, product claims, rates, concentrations, tank-mix directions and packaging can differ between countries.
Contact Atlas Crop Technologies for current local information.
Include your country, crop, crop growth stage, nutrient program, proposed foliar timing, water volume, tank-mix partners and the agronomic objective you want to address.
Use the contact form on this page or email contact@fertilizercoatingproducts.com .
Include your company, country, crop or market and approximate commercial requirement so your enquiry can be routed to the appropriate Atlas Crop Technologies regional contact.
Responsible Product Use
Agricultural product registrations, formulations, claims, crop approvals, application rates, concentrations, water volumes, tank mixes, compatibility guidance, pack sizes and directions can change and may differ by country. Information on this website is general product information only and does not replace the current approved product label, Safety Data Sheet, sprayer instructions, applicable regulations or qualified agronomic guidance. Always read and follow all relevant product directions before mixing, handling, storing, transporting or applying Take Off® Magnum.
Agricultural product registrations, formulations, claims, crop approvals, application rates, concentrations, water volumes, tank mixes, compatibility guidance, pack sizes and directions can change and may differ by country. Information on this website is general product information only and does not replace the current approved product label, Safety Data Sheet, sprayer instructions, applicable regulations or qualified agronomic guidance. Always read and follow all relevant product directions before mixing, handling, storing, transporting or applying Take Off® Magnum.