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. Broad-Spectrum Disease Control: Bio Fungicide effectively manages a wide variety of soil-borne and foliar fungal diseases, including Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Grey Mold, Fusarium Wilt, Xanthomonas, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Pythium Damping-Off, Alternaria Leaf Spot, and Sclerotia.
2. Preventive and Curative Action: Growers can apply this bio-fungicide to prevent fungal diseases before they appear or to treat existing infections, ensuring crop health during critical growth stages.
3. Enhances Soil and Plant Health: In addition to controlling pathogens, Bacillus subtilis promotes root development, strengthens the plant’s immune system, and boosts nutrient uptake, resulting in stronger plants and higher yields.
4. Environmental Safety: It is non-toxic to humans, animals, and pollinators, leaving no harmful residues on crops and supporting safe, eco-friendly agricultural practices.
5. Compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Works well with IPM strategies, helping growers reduce dependence on chemical fungicides while maintaining crop productivity.
6. Residue-Free Farming: Enables farmers to grow clean, chemical-free produce that complies with food safety regulations and meets consumer expectations.

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:
Powder: 25 Kgs HDPE Bags