ZymeCo, the innovator behind a range of novel enzyme technologies, has formed an exclusive partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) to lead product distribution in the UK and across the EU. In addition to offering ThatchZyme this season, the partnership will grant OAS sole distribution of new enzyme products currently in development, to help turf professionals achieve their agronomic goals.
ThatchZyme is a proven sprayable thatch control that offers a new approach to organic matter control that reduces the reliance on labour intensive and disruptive mechanical operations such as scarification or hollow coring. By targeting the most resistant components of thatch, ThatchZyme’s patented formulation accelerates natural breakdown processes, helping to reduce organic matter accumulations and improve the play performance of fine turf surfaces.
Ideal for golf greens and tees, sports surfaces and sites where disruption needs to be kept to a minimum, ThatchZyme works by harnessing the power of Laccase, a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down the toughest and most resistant component of thatch – lignin. While soil biology naturally produces this enzyme, modern turf practices, particularly nitrogen inputs, can limit its activity. ThatchZyme supplements this by delivering an effective dose directly into the thatch layer, accelerating its breakdown through natural biological pathways – working in conjunction with existing spray programmes.
In extensive field trials, ThatchZyme demonstrated a 15.8 percent reduction in organic matter accumulations compared to untreated turf across multiple sites. Treated areas showed stable or reduced thatch levels and a visible reduction in thatch layers within a single season. In controlled studies, it has also shown a 21 percent increase in root length in creeping bentgrass.
“We’re delighted to start an exciting new partnership between ZymeCo and OAS which focuses on offering innovative, data driven products to the UK and European markets” comments Nutrition & Speciality Products Manager for OAS Jamie Lees. “The first step is to introduce ThatchZyme into the UK turf industry which provides turf managers with a tried and tested solution in organic matter management. We believe ThatchZyme will provide a vital tool in following an integrated approach to reduce thatch accumulation, whilst improving both soil health and playing surfaces, but more importantly backed by extensive research and data.”
Those wishing to learn more about ThatchZyme can do so in a free webinar, taking place on Tuesday 19th May. To register to attend, or for more information, visit originamenity.com/thatchzyme