Dr. Maxwell Handiseni


Dr. Maxwell Handiseni
Dr. Maxwell Handiseni - Research Agronomist/Scientist for Trident Ag Products.
Experienced Research Scientist with a strong working history in agricultural research, at universities, government and private organisations. Vast experience in soil borne disease pathogens in potatoes, orchards,, wheat, onion, rice, tomatoes and peppers and developing sustainable disease management strategies. Skilled in Bioassays, Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR),Pesticide evaluation protocol development, Public Speaking, Statistics, Experimental designs (invitro, greenhouse and field), Data handling and analysis, report writing (manuscripts & publications) Molecular Biology and Leadership. Strong agricultural research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Plant Pathology/Phytopathology from Texas A&M University. Currently works on potato, onion, carrots, fruit tree and many other crops grown in the PNW which requires soil borne disease management. Current research involves soil health studies
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Potato Trial in Oregon focused on Tackling Pathogens
Potato Trial in Oregon focused on Tackling Pathogens

Trident Ag Products and Dr. Maxwell Handiseni are conducting a potato trial in Boardman, Oregon, focused on tackling pathogens like verticillium wilt and black dot in potatoes using chloropicrin, the active ingredient in Strike™ Soil Fumigant.

1/23/2025
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Trident Ag Managing Verticillium Wilt in Leaf Mint in Oregon
Trident Ag Managing Verticillium Wilt in Leaf Mint in Oregon

In Madras, Oregon, Trident is initiating a trial to explore solutions for managing verticillium wilt in leaf mint. This study integrates a chloropicrin soil fumigant with a biological fungicide containing Bacillus spp. to suppress pathogens and enhance crop health.

1/16/2025
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"Early Die" Potato Field trial at Rupert, Idaho

Trident Ag conducting a potato field trial at Rupert, Idaho to address the challenges of "early die" in potatoes. This trial focuses on utilizing Chloropicrin, the active ingredient in Strike™ Soil Fumigant, to effectively manage pathogens and promote healthier, more resilient crops.

1/14/2025
Article
Trident Ag Products: Enhancing Soil Health with Chloropicrin Fumigants
Trident Ag Products: Enhancing Soil Health with Chloropicrin Fumigants

Chloropicrin has been a trusted soil fumigation solution for over 60 years, helping specialty crop growers around the world maximize yields and maintain healthy soils. But what makes it such a powerful tool? Here’s a closer look at some of its benefits:

12/9/2024
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Bean Trial 2023
Bean Trial 2023

In 2023, Trident Agricultural Products conducted field trials in Idaho, focusing on kidney beans for seed production. The trials aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PIC 100 (Chloropicrin) at low dosage rates of 2.5 GPA and 5 GPA at maximizing yield and income gain in comparison to non-fumigated checks.

6/27/2024
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Chloropicrin-Based Fumigants Give Hope In Hops
Chloropicrin-Based Fumigants Give Hope In Hops

The Pacific Northwest is known for producing hops that can be devastated by pathogens such as Rhizoctonia solani, Verticillium, Fusarium, and Alternaria. These pathogens can result in stunted growth, wilting and root decay which drastically impact plant growth and consequently hop yield and quality.

2/21/2024

Founded in 1985, Trident Ag Products is a full service soil fumigation company serving the Pacific Northwest. We distribute and custom apply registered blends of Methyl Bromide, Telone, and Chloropicrin. Our goal is to help growers cultivate a safe, healthy, abundant and affordable food supply.