As an eco-friendly biocontrol solution, Bacillus subtilis offers both preventive and curative action against fungal infections in crops. Sourced from naturally occurring soil bacteria, it provides a biological alternative to synthetic fungicides. It forms a protective microbial shield around plant roots, stems, and leaves, fostering a balanced soil ecosystem that promotes vigorous plant health.

This biofungicide strengthens the plant’s natural immune response, improving resistance to pathogens. It is ideal for organic farming and sustainable agriculture, ensuring high-yield, chemical-free crop production while protecting the environment, beneficial organisms, and human health.

Mechanism of Action

Bacillus subtilis employs a diverse biological strategy to combat fungal diseases effectively:

1. Competitive Exclusion: It rapidly colonizes the rhizosphere and leaf surfaces, depriving harmful fungi of space and essential nutrients. By establishing dominance in these areas, it prevents pathogen infiltration and growth.
2. Antimicrobial Compound Secretion: It produces potent antimicrobial agents, such as lipopeptides, which disrupt fungal cell membranes, inhibiting their growth and spread. These bioactive compounds create an unfavorable environment for fungal pathogens, blocking their progression.
3. Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR): When applied, it triggers the plant’s natural defense mechanisms, strengthening resistance against infections. This immune priming effect enhances the plant’s ability to fight off pathogens, reducing dependency on chemical treatments.
4. Enzymatic Degradation: It synthesizes fungal cell wall-degrading enzymes like chitinase and glucanase, which break down fungal structures, effectively neutralizing the threat.

1. Comprehensive Disease Protection: This bio-fungicide effectively combats a wide range of soil-borne and foliar fungal diseases, including:
   1. Powdery Mildew
   2. Downy Mildew
   3. Botrytis (Grey Mold)
   4. Fusarium Wilt
   5. Xanthomonas
   6. Rhizoctonia Root Rot
   7. Pythium Damping-Off
   8. Alternaria Leaf Spot
   9. Sclerotia
2. Dual-Action Defense: This formulation works as both a preventive and curative solution, stopping fungal infections before they emerge and controlling active outbreaks.
3. Boosts Soil and Plant Vitality: Suppresses pathogens while promoting strong root growth, reinforcing plant immunity, and enhancing nutrient uptake for healthier crops.
4. Eco-Friendly & Safe: A non-toxic, natural bio-fungicide that is safe for humans, animals, and pollinators. It leaves no chemical residues, ensuring food safety and environmental well-being.
5. Perfect for Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Seamlessly integrates into IPM programs, offering a biological alternative to synthetic fungicides and reducing chemical dependency.
6. Chemical-Free Crop Production: Residue-free solution allowing farmers to grow clean, organically produced crops that meet strict food safety standards, improving marketability and consumer confidence.

Method of Application:

1. Foliar Application

Recommended Crops:

1. Vegetables: Cucurbit vegetables, leafy vegetables, fruiting vegetables
2. Fruits: Grapes, strawberries, apples, bananas, citrus, and tropical fruits
3. Cereals: Wheat, rice, corn
4. Oilseed Crops: Rubber, tuber/bulb crops, seed crops, and spice crops
5. Nursery Plants & Ornamental Plants: Suitable for various nursery and decorative plants

Dosage:
1kg/acre
Packaging:
Granule: 50 kg HDPE Bags