{"title":"Cover Crop Seeds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"calopogonium-mucunoides-cm","title":"Cover Crop Seeds | Calopogonium mucunoides (CM)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrailing annual legume with creeping and twining growth. Establishes quickly, producing dense vegetative cover under rubber and coconut canopies. Adapts well to a range of tropical soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation, erosion control, soil cover, green manure, and weed suppression. Established as a basin legume in coconut systems, \u003cem\u003eCalopogonium mucunoides\u003c\/em\u003e contributes \u003cstrong\u003e27.21 kg of biomass and 186.5 g of nitrogen per basin\u003c\/strong\u003e (Thomas \u0026amp; Shantaram, 1993) — and alongside \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e, can substitute \u003cstrong\u003eup to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e in adult coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRapid early establishment. Produces \u003cstrong\u003e10,773 kg of fresh biomass per hectare at 150 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in Philippine plantation trials. Decomposes at 95.61% within 3 months — making it one of the fastest nutrient-cycling cover crops available for tropical inter-row systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonoculture or mixture: 3–5 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing — broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n6–10 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~350,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Calopogonium mucunoides Seeds\",\n  \"description\": \"Leguminous cover crop for rubber and coconut systems. Produces 10,773 kg\/ha biomass in 150 days and decomposes at 95.61% within 3 months.\",\n  \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Chemiseed\"},\n  \"citation\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Cover crop biomass, decomposition and nutrient content in rubber inter-rows\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Department of Agriculture Region 9, Philippines\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Biomass and nitrogen contribution of basin legumes in coconut\",\n      \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Thomas and Shantaram\"},\n      \"datePublished\": \"1993\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"International Coconut Community Journal\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/journal.coconutcommunity.org\/index.php\/journalicc\/article\/download\/265\/228\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Green manure legumes and nitrogen substitution in coconut\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2022\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Indian Coconut Journal \/ Coconut Board of India\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/coconutboard.gov.in\/docs\/icj\/icj-2022-12.pdf\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Calopogonium mucunoides Seeds\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Calopogonium mucunoides Seeds\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eData from institutional research in the Philippines and peer-reviewed coconut nutrition studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 20h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 20c5.5-2.5.8-6.4 3-10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.5 9.4c1.1.8 1.8 2.2 2.3 3.7-2 .4-3.5.4-4.8-.3-1.2-.6-2.3-1.9-3-4.2 2.8-.5 4.4 0 5.5.8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.1 6a7 7 0 0 1 1.1 4.8c-1.6.8-3.6.1-4.7-.3.2-2 1.4-3.8 3.6-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e10,773\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ekg fresh biomass per hectare\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eAt 150 days after planting in rubber inter-rows, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9 — Zamboanga Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"1.5 8.5 5.5 4.5 9.5 8.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5.5 4.5v9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 10.6 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22.5 15.5 18.5 19.5 14.5 15.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18.5 19.5v-9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-10.6-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e95.61%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDecomposition within 3 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eRapid breakdown under tropical conditions releases stored nutrients directly into the root zone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9 — Zamboanga Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e27 kg + 187 g N\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eBiomass \u0026amp; nitrogen per coconut basin\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003e27.21 kg of biomass and 186.5 g of nitrogen contributed per basin (Thomas \u0026amp; Shantaram, 1993).\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.coconutcommunity.org\/index.php\/journalicc\/article\/download\/265\/228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eThomas \u0026amp; Shantaram 1993 — Int. Coconut Community Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003eUp to 30%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eN fertiliser substitution in coconut\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eBasin legumes including Calopogonium mucunoides can substitute up to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/coconutboard.gov.in\/docs\/icj\/icj-2022-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eIndian Coconut Journal 2022 — Coconut Board of India\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eAll statistics from institutional and peer-reviewed sources. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.coconutcommunity.org\/index.php\/journalicc\/article\/download\/265\/228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView Thomas \u0026amp; Shantaram coconut basin study →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Chemiseed Sdn. 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In immature rubber, field research confirms \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e fixes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e250 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year\u003c\/strong\u003e — with 85–93% of that nitrogen drawn directly from the atmosphere. In replanted rubber, a legume cover including \u003cem\u003ePueraria\u003c\/em\u003e reduced runoff by \u003cstrong\u003e88% and soil loss by 98%\u003c\/strong\u003e versus bare soil (Perron et al., 2024).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVigorous establishment under full sun and moderate shade. Produces \u003cstrong\u003e14,347 kg of fresh biomass per hectare at 150 days\u003c\/strong\u003e in Philippine plantation trials. Biomass decomposes at 95.66% within 3 months, releasing 3.572% N, 0.245% P, and 0.809% K directly into the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOCONUT \u0026amp; MULTI-CROP USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEstablished as a basin legume in coconut, \u003cem\u003ePueraria javanica\u003c\/em\u003e contributes 28.45 kg of biomass and 196.2 g of nitrogen per basin — and can substitute up to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser requirements (Indian Coconut Journal, 2022).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonoculture or mixture: 2–4 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing — broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n8–12 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~55,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Pueraria javanica Seeds\",\n  \"description\": \"Leguminous cover crop for rubber, coconut, and replanting systems. Fixes ~250 kg N\/ha\/year and reduces soil loss by 98% vs bare soil.\",\n  \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Chemiseed\"},\n  \"citation\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Nutrition of immature rubber and impact on growth and drought vulnerability\",\n      \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Vrignon-Brenas et al.\"},\n      \"datePublished\": \"2019\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"HAL Science \/ Agronomy for Sustainable Development\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/hal.science\/hal-02011385\/file\/2019_Vrignon_Agr_Sustainable_Dev.pdf\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Cover crop biomass, decomposition and nutrient content in rubber inter-rows\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Department of Agriculture Region 9, Philippines\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Runoff and soil loss reduction by legume cover in replanted rubber\",\n      \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Perron et al.\"},\n      \"datePublished\": \"2024\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Science of the Total Environment\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38103613\/\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Green manure legumes and nitrogen substitution in coconut\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2022\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Indian Coconut Journal \/ Coconut Board of India\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/coconutboard.gov.in\/docs\/icj\/icj-2022-12.pdf\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Pueraria javanica Seeds\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Pueraria javanica Seeds\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eData from peer-reviewed trials across Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines (rubber, coconut, and replanting systems).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e~250\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eBiological nitrogen fixation rate confirmed in immature rubber in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/hal.science\/hal-02011385\/file\/2019_Vrignon_Agr_Sustainable_Dev.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eVrignon-Brenas et al. 2019 — Sustainable Dev. Review (HAL Science)\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e85–93%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eNitrogen from the atmosphere\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003ePercentage of Pueraria's own nitrogen derived from atmospheric fixation (immature rubber trials).\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/hal.science\/hal-02011385\/file\/2019_Vrignon_Agr_Sustainable_Dev.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eVrignon-Brenas et al. 2019 — Sustainable Dev. Review\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 20h10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 20c5.5-2.5.8-6.4 3-10\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.5 9.4c1.1.8 1.8 2.2 2.3 3.7-2 .4-3.5.4-4.8-.3-1.2-.6-2.3-1.9-3-4.2 2.8-.5 4.4 0 5.5.8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.1 6a7 7 0 0 1 1.1 4.8c-1.6.8-3.6.1-4.7-.3.2-2 1.4-3.8 3.6-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e14,347\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ekg fresh biomass per hectare\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eBiomass production at 150 days after planting — Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines trial.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9 — Zamboanga Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"1.5 8.5 5.5 4.5 9.5 8.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5.5 4.5v9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 10.6 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22.5 15.5 18.5 19.5 14.5 15.5\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M18.5 19.5v-9a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-10.6-2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e95.66%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDecomposition within 3 months\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eReleasing tissue nutrients: 3.572% N, 0.245% P, 0.809% K back into the root zone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.da9researchportal.com\/admin\/uploads\/6%20Michael%20Molina.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eDept. of Agriculture Region 9 — Zamboanga Cover Crop Trial\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2.69l5.66 5.66a8 8 0 1 1-11.31 0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e88% \/ 98%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eLess runoff \/ less soil loss\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eVersus bare soil in replanted rubber plantations. 2024 peer-reviewed study.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38103613\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003ePerron et al. 2024 — Science of the Total Environment\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e30%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eN fertiliser substitution\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eGreen manure legumes including Pueraria javanica can substitute up to 30% of nitrogen fertiliser in coconut basins.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/coconutboard.gov.in\/docs\/icj\/icj-2022-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eIndian Coconut Journal 2022 — Coconut Board of India\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eAll statistics from peer-reviewed or institutional research. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38103613\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView Perron et al. 2024 erosion study →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12329032187991,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5992\/0727\/files\/cover-crop-seeds-pueraria-javanica-pj-7206742.jpg?v=1752388976"},{"product_id":"centrosema-pubescens-cp","title":"Cover Crop Seeds | Centrosema pubescens (CP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust, creeping perennial legume with good shade tolerance. Produces persistent ground cover even under established plantation canopies. Deep-rooting system contributes to subsoil nutrition and aggregate stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation under shade, erosion control, soil cover in cacao and agroforestry systems, and establishment for replanting and slope protection. \u003cem\u003eCentrosema pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e sustains biological nitrogen fixation at \u003cstrong\u003e120–270 kg N\/ha\/year even under canopy shade up to 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it a strong choice where other cover crops struggle beneath closed cacao or rubber canopies. Tissue nitrogen remains stable at 2.4–2.7%, maintaining continuous fertility contribution through leaf turnover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAchieves \u003cstrong\u003edense ground cover within 4–8 months\u003c\/strong\u003e under adequate rainfall. Requires good conditions during establishment but produces persistent, self-maintaining cover once rooted. Suitable for slope gradients where erosion risk is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonoculture or mixture: 2–4 kg\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDirect sowing — broadcast or rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5–9 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. 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Requires good conditions during establishment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/keys.lucidcentral.org\/keys\/v3\/pastures\/Html\/Centro.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eLucid Pastures — Centro Factsheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e2.4–2.7%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTissue nitrogen content\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eStable tissue nitrogen even under shade — continuous fertility contribution through leaf turnover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/uses.plantnet-project.org\/en\/Centrosema_pubescens_(PROSEA)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003ePROSEA \/ PlantUse — Centrosema pubescens\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eCentrosema pubescens is a strong cover crop option where other species struggle under established canopies. 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Adventitious roots do not form easily from nodes touching the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNitrogen fixation, weed suppression, erosion control, soil moisture and temperature regulation, and soil organic matter improvement. Research conducted by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) confirms that \u003cem\u003eMucuna bracteata\u003c\/em\u003e derives \u003cstrong\u003e67–84% of its nitrogen directly from the atmosphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering 150–200 kg of fixed nitrogen per hectare per year under Southeast Asian plantation conditions — a proven reduction in synthetic fertiliser dependency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWTH HABIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShade tolerant during establishment. Initial growth is slow during the first 8–10 months before becoming highly prolific. Achieves \u003cstrong\u003e100% ground cover within 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e under adequate rainfall — confirmed as the fastest canopy closure of any cover crop tested in Malaysian plantation trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEED CONTROL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dense legume mat suppresses weed density and dry weight by \u003cstrong\u003e94.7–99.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e versus unweeded control plots in oil palm inter-rows, effectively eliminating \u003cem\u003eImperata cylindrica\u003c\/em\u003e (lalang\/cogon grass) and broadleaf competitors — reducing or eliminating herbicide passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING TYPE \u0026amp; SEEDING RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMonoculture: 85–100 g\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNursery then field transplanting in points (holes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY MATTER PRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n19 t\/ha\/year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. OF SEEDS\/KG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5,900 – 6,000 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Mucuna bracteata Seeds\",\n  \"description\": \"Leguminous cover crop for oil palm, rubber, and tropical plantation systems. Fixes 150-200 kg N\/ha\/year.\",\n  \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Chemiseed\"},\n  \"citation\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Biological Nitrogen Fixation by Mucuna bracteata under Oil Palm\",\n      \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Cheah et al.\"},\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/palmoilis.mpob.gov.my\/publications\/OPB\/opb60-Cheah.pdf\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Biological nitrogen fixation by legume cover plants in oil palm\",\n      \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Pipai\"},\n      \"datePublished\": \"2023\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"James Cook University\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/researchonline.jcu.edu.au\/79383\/1\/Pipai2023.pdf\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Effect of Cover Crops on Weed Suppression in Oil Palm Plantation\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"CABI Digital Library\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.cabidigitallibrary.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.5555\/20153179048\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ScholarlyArticle\",\n      \"name\": \"Leguminous Cover Crops in Malaysian Oil Palm Fields\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2025\",\n      \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Journal of Oil Palm Research\"},\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/jopr.mpob.gov.my\/leguminous-cover-crops-in-malaysian-oil-palm-fields-the-species-seed-technology-field-practices-and-future-trends\/\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"crs-divider\"\u003eResearch-backed performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"crs-wrap\" aria-label=\"Research statistics for Mucuna bracteata Seeds\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Mucuna bracteata Seeds\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-badge\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9 3h6l1 8H8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 11l-4 9h16l-4-9\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"3\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Peer-reviewed evidence\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"crs-title\"\u003eBy the numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"crs-sub\"\u003eData from MPOB, JCU, and peer-reviewed plantation trials across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nigeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-grid\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 20A7 7 0 0 1 9.8 6.1C15.5 5 17 4.48 19 2c1 2 2 4.18 2 8 0 5.5-4.78 10-10 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2 21c0-3 1.85-5.36 5.08-6C9.5 14.52 12 13 13 12\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e67–84%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eNitrogen from the atmosphere\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eConfirmed by ¹⁵N isotope dilution tracing in a 3-year oil palm plantation, Malaysia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/palmoilis.mpob.gov.my\/publications\/OPB\/opb60-Cheah.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eMPOB \/ Cheah et al. — Oil Palm Bulletin No. 60\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.2 20.2c2.04-2.03.02-7.36-4.5-11.9-4.54-4.52-9.87-6.54-11.9-4.5-2.04 2.03-.02 7.36 4.5 11.9 4.54 4.52 9.87 6.54 11.9 4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.7 15.7c4.52-4.54 6.54-9.87 4.5-11.9-2.03-2.04-7.36-.02-11.9 4.5-4.52 4.54-6.54 9.87-4.5 11.9 2.03 2.04 7.36.02 11.9-4.5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e150–200\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003ekg N fixed per hectare per year\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eRoutine fixation rate when established at 100% ground cover under Southeast Asian plantation conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/researchonline.jcu.edu.au\/79383\/1\/Pipai2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eJCU \/ Pipai 2023 — Biological N Fixation in Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e6\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eMonths to 100% ground cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eFastest canopy closure of any cover crop tested under Malaysian and Indonesian plantation conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/jopr.mpob.gov.my\/leguminous-cover-crops-in-malaysian-oil-palm-fields-the-species-seed-technology-field-practices-and-future-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eCABI \/ JOPR 2025 — Cover Crops in Malaysian Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 7 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 2 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"16 7 22 7 22 13\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--sm\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e84%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHigher oil yield vs. bare soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003e5-year field trial in Southern Nigeria: 1.69 t\/ha (Mucuna) vs 0.92 t\/ha (control) by year 5.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.directresearchpublisher.org\/index.php\/drjafs\/article\/download\/68\/57\/111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eDirect Research Journal of Agric. \u0026amp; Food Science 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num--xs\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e94.7–99.9%\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eReduction in weed density\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eWeed density and dry weight reduction vs. unweeded control plots in oil palm inter-rows.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cabidigitallibrary.org\/doi\/pdf\/10.5555\/20153179048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eCABI Digital Library — Cover Crops \u0026amp; Weed Suppression in Oil Palm\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"crs-card\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PropertyValue\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg class=\"crs-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-num crs-num\" itemprop=\"value\"\u003e1.11\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-tag\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eg\/cm³ bulk density\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"crs-ctx\"\u003eUnder Mucuna bracteata vs. 1.40 g\/cm³ in bare-soil controls. Improved soil porosity and root penetration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"crs-cite\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.directresearchpublisher.org\/index.php\/drjafs\/article\/download\/68\/57\/111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003eDirect Research Journal of Agric. \u0026amp; Food Science 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"crs-foot\"\u003eAll statistics are drawn from peer-reviewed or institutional research. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmoilis.mpob.gov.my\/publications\/OPB\/opb60-Cheah.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView MPOB nitrogen fixation bulletin →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12329176236119,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5992\/0727\/files\/cover-crop-seeds-mucuna-bracteata-mb-3116690.jpg?v=1752388976"},{"product_id":"calopogonium-caeruleum-cc","title":"Cover Crop Seeds | Calopogonium caeruleum (CC)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CHARACTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerennial, twining legume, stems become woody with age. Rooting in nodes when in contact with moist soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowth: Spreads via stolons under favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen manure. Smother weeds and desirable grasses. 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