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| PRODUCTS |
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| NEMASTIN
BIOMANURE |
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Introduction |
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Nematodes
are microscopic worms that cause billions dollars of
crop loss in the world each year. All crops are damaged
by at least one species of nematode. Nematodes are capable
of surviving in any environment. Normally, nematodes
have slender, cylindrical, non-segmented bodies tapering
towards the head and tail, but females of some of the
plant-parasitic species assume varying forms, such as
pear, lemon or kidney shapes.
They
are called plant-parasitic because of the nutrients
they get from plants with a needle-like structure called
stylet, which is used to pierce plant cells to get food.
The economic consequences of crop loss due to nematode-borne
disease are reduction in quality and quantity of crop
yield.
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Disease caused by nematodes |
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The
symptoms of nematode disease are commonly those of root impairment,
such as growth reduction, increased wilting, mineral-deficiency
symptoms, decreased tolerance to stress, and dieback. However,
some nematode disease symptoms are easily recognized in plants
like galls on roots:
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Product information |
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Nemastin
Biomanure is a wetteble powder containing nematophagous fungi
Arthrobotrys spp, Paecilomyces lilacinus, and Verticillium
sp. as a dynamic formulation.
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Mode of Action |
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Nematophagous
fungi infect nematodes by forming special morphological structures
like sticky mycelial networks or rings. When a nematode, intent
upon searching for roots and other small edible particles,
enters one of the rings, the cells of the ring are sensitized
and the nematodes are caught by lectin binding with the rings.
When a nematode enters the network of loops it is held by
a very strong "glue" and is unable to escape. In
both cases, the captured worm first struggles wildly and then
seems to become still. The fungus then sends its filaments
into the worm and digests it. When it has obtained sufficient
nutrients from its prey the fungus reproduces by producing
clusters of conidia at the tops of long conidiophores. During
the infection of nematodes, the nematophagous fungi penetrate
the surface (cuticle) of the nematode and digest the internal
tissues of the host. The nematode cuticle is composed of proteins
including collagen and proteolytic enzymes have an important
role during the penetration. These fungi parasitize vermiform
adult or larval nematodes, and parasitize eggs, or cysts.
Other species also secrete enzymes which digests the eggs
or cysts of nematodes and grow in them.
Use
for enriching the rhizosphere with nematode preying fungi
which catch and feed on nematodes parasitizing food, fiber
and ornamental crops.
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Product use information |
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Packing
Size 1
kg, 5 kg, 20 kg in Plastic bags packed in corrugated boxes
Time
and method of application
At the time of sowing : Mix 2 kg. product in 200 - 300 l of
water and spray over one acre [ 0.4 ha ] of soil.
The product can be applied at any stage of crop development
[Preseeding, vegetative growth, fruiting.]
The product should be used at monthly intervals.
Directions
for use
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Mix
Product in water to prepare a slurry .At a time, mix only
required quantity in spray tank and shake well. Spray immediately
after preparation. Spray in evening to provide humid conditions
just after application
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Product advantages |
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- Product
can be used for preventative control of plant pathogenic
nematodal infections in crops.
- Product
is odorless, and produces residue- free food.
- Non-toxic
to human, animal, plants.
- Product
is based on naturally occurring fungi and therefore is biodegradable
and target specific.
- Can
be spayed at all stages of crop growth. All stages of target
nematodes like cysts, larvae, adults are susceptible
- Reduces
the use of costly and toxic Chemical nematicides
- Being
environment friendly, does not disturb ecological balance
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Handling information |
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- Do
not mix with chemical fungicides
- Keep
in a cool place away from heat and sunlight less than 40
oC.
- Packet
once opened should be used immediately.
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Safety information |
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- The
product is non toxic to animals, plants or human beings.
- It
does not leave any harmful residues.
- Product
can be used for organic farming
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