TagTeam® is a dual action inoculant tool combining the phosphate-solubilising microorganism Penicillium bilaii with nitrogen-fixing rhizobia bacteria. Together, they can create more fixed nitrogen, and better access to soil and fertiliser phosphate, providing higher yield potential in pulse inoculants.
Tag Team®
Benefits
Improved fertiliser efficiency, and greater availability of soil and fertiliser phosphate
Enhanced nutrient capability, which supports roots and shoot growth
Greater opportunity for the development of nitrogen-fixing nodules
Increased nitrogen fixation through improved nodule formation
How the technology works
Freeing phosphate
Penicillium bilaiae releases bound mineral forms of soil and fertiliser phosphate, making it more available for the plant to use.
Beneficial rhizobia
Specially selected rhizobia form a beneficial relationship with the plant, creating nodules which help fix atmospheric nitrogen.
More Phosphate. More Nitrogen.
Higher Yields.*
The synergy of the rhizobia bacteria and the soil fungus working together delivers increased phosphate efficiency and more fixed nitrogen. TagTeam's MultiAction performance delivers better results than using a single-action rhizobium inoculant plus more phosphate fertiliser, and is more convenient to use.
Yield increase with TagTeam® vs. single-action inoculants
Source: Combined data from six small-plot replicated trials in Australia, thee pea, two lupin and one chickpea.
*Compared to single-action rhizobium inoculant
Product Details
TagTeam® is available in a peat formulation and in a ‘down the tube’ granular formulation. Each pulse/legume crop associates with a specific rhizobia species as shown in the table below. Make sure to use the proper species for your crop.
| Crop | Inoculant | TagTeam Formulation available | SDS* | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpea | Mesorhizobium ciceri pre-sterilised | Self-sticking peat | ||
| Chickpea | Mesorhizobium ciceri pre-sterilised | Granular | ||
| Pea, lentil, faba bean, vetch | Rhizobium leguminosarum pre-sterilised | Self-sticking peat | ||
| Pea, lentil, faba bean, vetch | Rhizobium leguminosarum pre-sterilised | Granular | ||
| Lupin | Bradyrhizobium lupini pre-sterilised | Self-sticking peat |
Application
TagTeam® granular application rates
| Row Spacing | Application rates | Area treated per bag | |
| 7 in | 17.8 cm | 5.6 kg/ha | 3.2 ha |
| 8 in | 20.3 cm | 4.9 kg/ha | 3.6 ha |
| 9 in | 23.0 cm | 4.4 kg/ha | 4.0 ha |
| 10 in |
25.4 cm | 3.9 kg/ha | 4.6 ha |
| 11 in | 27.9 cm | 3.6 kg/ha | 5.0 ha |
| 12 in | 30.5 cm | 3.3 kg/ha | 5.4 ha |
| 13 in | 33.0 cm | 3.0 kg/ha | 6.0 ha |
| 14 in | 35.6 cm | 2.8 kg/ha | 6.4 ha |
| 15 in | 38.0 cm | 2.6 kg/ha | 6.9 ha |
Note: The bulk density for TagTeam granular averages 0.7 g/cm3
TagTeam peat application rates
| Crop | Amount of seed treated per 2.45 Kg bag | Approximate water volume** |
| Chickpea | 1,000 kg | 3.0-6.0 litres |
| Lentil | 500 kg | 3.0-6.0 litres |
| Lupin | 1,000 kg | 3.0-6.0 litres |
| Pea, faba bean, vetch | 1,000 kg | 3.0-6.0 litres |
** Approximate water volume for peat slurry application
Always read and follow label directions
Additional Resources
- TagTeam Product Guide 1.1 mb
- Dry Application Fact Sheet 2.0 mb
- What are nodules? 0.1 mb
- TagTeam Inoculant Storage Sheet 0.1 mb
- TagTeam Peat Chickpea (Group N) label 0.7 mb
- TagTeam Granular Chickpea (Group N) label 0.6 mb
- TagTeam Peat Lupin (Group G) label 0.3 mb
- TagTeam Peat Pea, Lentil, Faba Bean & Vetch (Group E&F) label 0.4 mb
- TagTeam Granular Pea, Lentil, Faba Bean & Vetch (Group E&F) label 1.3 mb
Contact Us
Please find your local sales representative at crop.bayer.com.au.
If you are a distributor you can send your product orders directly via email to: tagteam.orders@monsanto.com.
Bayer CropScience
Level 1, 8 Redfern Road, Hawthorn East 3123 VIC
T 1800 804 479
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