BACF AVERSE - Pseudomonas fluorescens-1%WP Bio Fungicides

About Product

• AVERSE is a highly effective, eco-friendly biological fungicide (bio-pesticide) and plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR).

Technical Content

• Pseudomonas fluorescens-1%WP

Features

• Plant Growth Promoter: Aside from fighting disease, it solubilizes locked nutrients in the soil (like phosphorus) and produces growth hormones (auxins), leading to better root development and higher yields.
• Eco-Friendly & Safe: Leaves no harmful chemical residue. It is safe for earthworms, beneficial insects, pets, and humans.
• No Resistance: Unlike chemical fungicides, pathogens do not develop resistance to Pseudomonas fluorescens because it attacks them via multiple mechanisms simultaneously.

Mode of Action

• Preventive & Curative: It works both systemically and upon contact.
• Competitive Exclusion: Once applied, the bacteria colonize the plant's root system and rapidly consume the available nutrients, starving out harmful soil-borne pathogens.
• Antibiotic Production: It secretes antifungal and antibacterial metabolites (like phenazines and pyoluteorin) that directly destroy the cell walls of pathogenic fungi.
• Induced Systemic Resistance (ISR): It triggers the plant's natural immune system, making it inherently more resistant to airborne and soil-borne diseases.

Dosage

• Foliar Application – 180 gm/Acre (1.25 gm per litre)
• Drip Irrigation- 540 gm/Acre

Additional Information

Crucial Precautions:

• Do not mix with chemicals: NEVER mix this bio-fungicide with chemical bactericides, chemical fungicides, or chemical fertilizers during application. They will kill the beneficial bacteria.
• Application Gap: If you must use a chemical fungicide, maintain a gap of at least 7 to 10 days between the chemical application and the Pseudomonas application.
• Storage: Store the packet in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, as high temperatures and UV rays can reduce the viability of the live bacteria.
• Moisture is Key: For soil application, ensure the soil has adequate moisture so the bacteria can survive and multiply effectively.

Target Diseases:

It is highly effective against a broad spectrum of fungal and bacterial diseases, including:

• Root Rot and Collar Rot
• Wilt (Fusarium wilt, Panama wilt, Bacterial wilt)
• Damping-off (Pythium, Rhizoctonia)
• Sheath Blight and Bacterial Blight
• Anthracnose