PRESTOP WG
A biological fungicide used to suppress various crop diseases in vegetables, fruits, herbs, and ornamentals.
Product details
Prestop® WG is a biological fungicide used in the production of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and ornamentals. It is a naturally occurring soil fungus that contains mycelium and spores of the Gliocladium catenulatum strain J1446 that suppresses a range of crop diseases.
Modes of Action
- Competition: Deprives pathogenic fungi of space and nourishment by colonising the plant.
- Hyperparasitism: Produces enzymes, which disrupts the cell walls of pathogens.
- Colonization: Lives on roots, foliage and flowers.
Key benefits
- Effective suppression of a wide variety of plant pathogens
- Compatible with most chemical pesticides for use in an Integrated Pest Management program
- Less risk for resistance due to several modes of action
- Minimal risk for growers, consumers, beneficial insects, and surrounding environment.
Ingredients
Contains a minimum of 1 x 109 Clonostachys rosea strain J1446
Formats
| 1 kg | Storage information: Store unopened packages in a cool (at or below 4°C, 39°F), dry place for up to 12 months. Use all contents in an opened packet the same day. |
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| 100 g | Storage information: Store unopened packages in a cool (at or below 4°C, 39°F), dry place for up to 12 months. Use all contents in an opened packet the same day. |
Effective Pathogen Suppression
Prestop WG provides effective suppression on a wide range of pathogens which include:
- Grey mould and stem canker caused by Botrytis cinerea on a large variety of fruit and vegetables including, but not limited to, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, lettuce, herbs and ornamental plants
- Gummy stem blight (Didymella bryoniae) on cucurbits such as cucumbers and melons
- Damping-off and root diseases caused by Pythium and Rhizoctonia solani on a large range of vegetables, herbs and ornamentals
- Crown rot caused by Phytophthora on a variety of ornamentals
Application Methods
Applied as an aqueous suspension via:
- Foliar spray
- Drip irrigation
- Drench
- Growing media treatment
- Hydroponic treatment
Compatibility: Compatible with many chemical pesticides. For more details,
ask your distributor.
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