Ampelomyces quisqualis Biofungicide for Rose Farms in Thika, Kenya | Biological Powdery Mildew Management | Peak Laboratories India

Powdery mildew is an important disease concern in intensive rose production. A biological program can be incorporated alongside greenhouse sanitation, crop monitoring and environmental management.

Ampelomyces quisqualis is a beneficial fungus known for its association with powdery mildew fungi and is used in biological disease-management programs.

For commercial rose farms around Thika, Kenya, Ampelomyces can be considered for suitable Integrated Disease Management programs.

Ampelomyces for Rose Farms

Ampelomyces quisqualis is particularly relevant to powdery mildew management.

Its biological activity differs from conventional chemical fungicides because it acts through interaction with powdery mildew fungi.

Preventive or early-stage integration is generally more appropriate than relying on biological products only after severe disease development.

Peak Laboratories Ampelomyces quisqualis

Peak Laboratories manufactures professional Ampelomyces formulations for agricultural and floriculture applications.

Liquid — 2 × 10⁸ CFU/ml

Powder — 2 × 10⁸ cells/gram

Available for commercial B2B requirements subject to applicable registration and import regulations.

Application for Roses

Ampelomyces can be incorporated into suitable foliar spray programs for powdery mildew management.

Peak Laboratories liquid formulation: 5–10 ml/L water

Peak Laboratories powder formulation: 5 g/L water

Application should provide good coverage of susceptible plant surfaces and follow the applicable registered label.

Integrated Powdery Mildew Management

For greenhouse roses, biological applications should be combined with good disease-management practices such as crop scouting, sanitation, removal of heavily infected material, suitable ventilation and humidity management.

Chemical compatibility and application intervals should also be considered when integrating microbial products.