Trichoderma Asperellum Dextrose Based Powder 1 Kg

Trichoderma Asperellum  is a advanced Water Soluble Powder formulation of the potent biocontrol fungus, Trichoderma asperellum. This user-friendly format is designed to be easily mixed and dispersed in water, creating a uniform suspension for effective application as a seed treatment, soil drench, or foliar spray in paddy cultivation. Its primary function is the preventive and curative control of Foot Rot (Bakanae) disease in rice.

Mode of Action :
Upon mixing with water and application to the target area, the viable T. asperellum spores and propagules in the powder become active. The agent employs a multi-mechanistic approach to suppress soil and seed-borne pathogens:

1. Hyper-parasitism & Enzymatic Lysis: The fungus directly attacks pathogenic fungi by producing a suite of lytic enzymes, including chitinase, cellulase, and protease. These enzymes degrade the structural cell walls of pathogens, effectively destroying them.

2. Antibiotic Production: It synthesizes a broad spectrum of over 200 antifungal and antibacterial compounds. This chemical arsenal inhibits the germination and growth of competing pathogens in the rhizosphere.

3. Competitive Exclusion: T. asperellum colonizes the seed surface, root zone (rhizosphere), and soil rapidly. It outcompetes harmful fungi for space and critical nutrients, creating a protective biological barrier around the plant.

4. Systemic Resistance Induction: The presence of this biocontrol agent triggers the plant's own defense responses (Induced Systemic Resistance), making the paddy crop more resilient to infections.

Target Disease & Pathogen:
This bio-fungicide is specifically highly effective against Bakanae (Foot Rot) disease of rice, caused by the fungal pathogen Gibberella fujikuroi (also known as Fusarium fujikuroi). It controls the pathogen both on the seed and in the soil, reducing seedling mortality, abnormal elongation, and yield loss.

Key Advantages of the Water soluble Formulation:

• Easy to Use: Dissolves readily in water for hassle-free tank mixing.

• Uniform Coverage: Provides consistent spore distribution for even protection on seeds or in soil.

• Stability: The powder form offers good shelf-life and stability of the microbial inoculant under recommended storage conditions.

• Compatibility: Can be integrated into standard spraying or seed treatment equipment.

• Sustainable: Offers an eco-friendly, residue-free alternative to chemical fungicides, supporting sustainable paddy farming and soil health management.

Application Note: For optimal results, apply as a seed treatment (slurry method) or at early stages of crop growth as a soil application, ensuring the bioactive agent is established in the root zone before significant pathogen pressure occurs.