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Biological seed treatment to control seed-borne diseases
Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain MA342 is a micro-organism used in both conventional and organic farming as a bio-fungicide for biological seed treatment. It effectively controls seed-borne fungal diseases in cereals such as winter wheat, summer wheat, spelt, rye, and triticale.
This bio-fungicide offers dual benefits: a direct lethal effect on pathogens and long-lasting protection. By enhancing plant growth and reducing abiotic stresses, it ultimately contributes to improved crop yields.
Pseudomonas chlororaphis is effective under a wide range of conditions, including cold environments, and is easy to use, being compatible with existing seed-treatment equipment. With its targeted approach, Pseudomonas chlororaphis is a future-proof solution against seed-borne diseases, offering reliable protection for many crops.
Control seed-borne diseases with Pseudomonas chlororaphis
The beneficial fungus Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain MA342, protects wheat, rye, spelt and triticale seeds. P. chlororaphis, controls the following pant diseases:
- Fusarium wilt (Fusarium spp.)
- Common bunt (Tilletia caries)
- Glume blotch (Septoria nodorum)
- Foot rot (Microdochium nivale)
For many of these diseases, seeds serve as the main vector for infection, potentially leading to significant plant losses due to damping off shortly after germination and during seedling emergence. These diseases can also have severe impacts on the crop at later growth stages.
How Pseudomonas chlororaphis works?
Pseudomonas chlororaphis offers an immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases.
- Upon application, a biofilm forms around the seed.
- The metabolites present in Pseudomonas chlororaphis directly inhibit various fungal diseases on the seeds.
- The Pseudomonas chlororaphis will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry.
- After sowing, with increased water availability, Pseudomonas chlororaphis becomes active and rapidly multiplies, quickly colonizing the seeds and the first developing roots.
- Subsequently, Pseudomonas chlororaphis competes with other pathogens for nutrients and space, continuing to produce metabolites that further inhibit pathogen growth.
- Furthermore, Pseudomonas chlororaphis stimulates the plant's resistance mechanisms, preventing other pathogens from successfully infecting the young plant. Improving seedling emergence, reduces abiotic stresses, and ultimately improves crop yields.
Application of Pseudomonas chlororaphis
Pseudomonas chlororaphis is available as liquid formulation that is ready to use and can be applied directly with regular liquid seed treatment equipment. You can use the product in both conventional and organic cultivation systems, and combine it with other seed treatment products. Applications of P. chlororaphis should start before sowing of the seeds.
Advantages of Pseudomonas chlororaphis
- Biological fungicide effective against a wide range of seed-borne diseases
- Combines direct lethal action and a long-lasting protection
- Improves plant growth and reduces abiotic stresses, leading to improved crop yields
- Easy and safe to use
- Can be applied with existing seed-treatment equipment
- Effective in a wide range of conditions, including cold environments
- Suitable for both conventional and organic cultivation
- Leaves no residue and helps restore soil balance
- No chance on resistance development
- This biofungicide is the future-proof solution against seed-borne diseases
