Club root, a prevalent plant disease affecting a wide range of crops, especially those in the Brassica family, poses a significant challenge in agriculture due to its impact on plant health and crop yield. Caused by various fungal pathogens and transmitted primarily through growing media, this disease targets the roots, hindering water and nutrient absorption.
PRIMA Agro Tech addresses this issue with an innovative approach, employing a combination of microbial agents like Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus velezensis, Streptomyces thermovulgaris, and Trichoderma harzianum. These strains combat pathogens, enhance plant defence, and ensure sustainable crop health and productivity.
Various fungal pathogens cause club root and can severely impact the health and yield of affected plants. Effective club root management and control are crucial to maintaining healthy crops and sustainable agricultural practices.
Club root prevention involves a combination of good agricultural practices and effective microbial agents. The disease targets the roots of plants, usually during the early stages of growth, either from seeding or transplanting. Preventative measures are essential, as the disease can rapidly cause significant damage once established.
The fungal pathogens responsible for club root disease are known for their ability to infect plant roots, leading to a disruption in water and nutrient absorption.
These pathogens are particularly adept at infecting young plants, making the early stages of growth critical for disease management. They thrive in soil and can be easily transmitted through contaminated growing media, making sanitation and careful monitoring essential in preventing the spread of the disease.
Club root manifests through a characteristic wilting of plants during the day, attributed to the disturbed root systems’ inability to absorb water adequately. Interestingly, affected plants may appear refreshed at night and into the early morning, only to wilt again under the stress of daylight. As the disease progresses, plants become stunted, and when uprooted, their roots appear swollen and distorted, resembling tubers.
PRIMA Agro Tech has developed a multi-faceted approach to combat club root disease, utilising a combination of beneficial microorganisms. By integrating these strains into a comprehensive disease management strategy, PRIMA Agro Tech provides a robust and sustainable solution to manage club root, emphasising long-term plant health and productivity.
Pseudomonas fluorescens strain YL-SS3: This bacterium is known for suppressing soil-borne pathogens, including those causing club root. It produces antifungal compounds and helps to improve the soil microbiome, creating an environment less conducive to pathogen growth.
Bacillus velezensis strain NRRL B-41580: Effective in promoting plant growth and health, this strain also exhibits strong antifungal properties. It enhances the plant’s natural defence mechanisms, making them more resilient to pathogenic attacks.
Streptomyces thermovulgaris strain 09924-c8Ka-50-3: Known for its robust antifungal activities, this strain contributes significantly to controlling the spread and impact of club root pathogens.
Trichoderma harzianum strain CBS101525: A well-known biocontrol agent, this strain is effective in promoting plant growth and health, and it also competes with harmful pathogens for space and nutrients, effectively reducing their ability to infect plants.
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