Transformative Benefits of Pyroligneous Acid for Dragon Fruit Farming

This comprehensive report highlights the latest research and trial data on pyroligneous acid (PA). The accompanying white paper, available for download at https://persistproducts.com/pa-white-paper/, explores how plants have evolved to respond strongly to post-wildfire conditions.

PA, derived from the condensate created during the thermal decomposition of biomass is commonly referred to as liquid smoke, pyrolysis liquid, or wood vinegar. When applied to soil, it replicates the natural responses of seeds and plants observed after a wildfire, including:

• Enhanced germination and root development.

• Stronger microbiological activity in soil.

• Improved nutrient availability.

• Boosted stress defense.

• Increased photosynthetic rates.

PA is typically made within a process that generates renewable biomass energy and biochar, providing durable CO₂ removal and helping combat climate change while providing numerous environmental co-benefits. Widespread adoption of PA in U.S. agriculture could offer the key to scaling carbon removal, potentially yielding the following impacts:

• 76.6 million equivalent metric tons of CO₂ removed (annually).

• 64,250 gigawatts of sustainable electricity produced (annually).

• 64 million tons of waste avoided from burning or landfills (annually).

• 6 trillion gallons of irrigation water saved (annually).

• 3-million-ton reduction in synthetic fertilizers (annually).

The release of this white paper underscores VGrid's dedication to providing growers with innovative solutions that balance sustainability and productivity.

What is Pyroligneous Acid?:

Pyroligneous acid (PA) is a unique class of plant-

based biostimulants created in the high-temperature, thermal

decomposition of plant material (lignocellulosic biomass). PA is a complex mix of beneficial bioactive substances and is sometimes informally called pyrolysis liquid,

wood vinegar, bio-distillate, or liquid smoke. Dark brown with a smoky aroma, PA is packed with organic acids, phenols, and lightweight

biomolecules like Karrikins, which form in nature after wildfires. Plants have evolved to

respond positively to the components of PA in different ways, including accelerated

germination, better nutrient uptake, improved stress response, stronger root growth, and enhanced chlorophyll production.

Learn more about PA at https://persistproducts.com/persist-paf/