| Professional horticultural growers who struggle with low plant quality and crop loss because of soil borne pathogens now have a better biological fungicide to help protect their plants, thanks to Subtilex NG from Becker Underwood. “Subtilex NG is the new professional grower solution that provides an added measure of protection against the damaging effects of soil borne pathogens such as Rhizoctonia and Fusarium,” says Joe Lara, Product Manager at Becker Underwood. Subtilex NG is based on the hardy MBI 600 strain of Bacillus subtilis, which produces an endospore that allows the bacteria to survive extreme environmental conditions like heat and desiccation. “Unlike a number of other biological products on the market, Subtilex NG offers growers a more flexible application window and also doesn’t require special storage or refrigeration,” Lara says. “Subtilex NG has a long shelf life and complements a wide variety of chemical and biological products used in integrated pest management programs.” Subtilex NG works through two modes of action – it colonizes plant roots to exclude soil borne pathogens, and it produces a metabolite that destroys the pathogen’s cell wall. “The unique dual mode of action helps produce high quality crops that are more vigorous, look healthier, and ultimately add value to the grower’s product brand,” adds Lara. Visit the company’s website at www.beckerunderwood.com to find out more about Subtilex NG and other Becker Underwood products. |