Dr. Bacto’s Bactus 4K - Bacillus Subtilis:

Description: Dr. Bacto’s Bactus 4K is an eco-friendly bio-fungicide containing the bacteria Bacillus subtilis. It inhibits the growth of plant fungal pathogens and helps to enhance the growth and immunity of plants.

Mode of action: Microbial bio fungicides work through different mechanisms like

Competition: Competition with pathogenic fungi for critical nutrients or space and, therefore, inhibiting its growth.

Antibiosis: Producing a chemical compound of some type (antibiotic or toxin) that acts against the pathogen.

Predation or Parasitism: Directly attacking pathogenic fungi.

Induction of host plant resistance: Triggers a defensive response in the host plant that limits the ability of the pathogen to invade the plant. Inhibiting the mycelial growth and zoospore germination of pathogenic fungi.

Benefits: It plays a major role in the control of soil-borne fungal diseases on crops.

Dosage: Soil Application – 1-1.5 Kg per hectare.

Foliar application – 1 gm per liter of water.

Recommended Crops: For all crops.