Pseudomonas fluorescens for Pomegranate
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Pseudomonas fluorescens is a beneficial bacterium that suppresses bacterial blight (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae) – the most serious disease of pomegranate. It also controls root rot and induces systemic resistance.
How to use in pomegranate:
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Sapling dip: 20 g powder or 20 ml liquid per litre water for 15 minutes before planting.
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Soil drench: 2 kg powder or 1–2 L liquid in 200 L water per acre. Apply at planting, pre‑bloom, and after fruit set.
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Foliar spray (for blight): 2 ml/L water. Spray on whole plant, especially young shoots.
Best time: Start in nursery. Repeat every 20–30 days during monsoon (high blight risk).