Need to check for your biotechnologies
at work for your plant?
Our R&D teams have developed exclusive biocontrols dedicated to vines, designed to strengthen the plants’ natural defenses. As part of our R&D work on biotechnologies, we have gained unique expertise in analyzing and understanding biocontrols. This mainly concerns Trichoderma for combating wood diseases and mycorrhizae, which strengthen the root system of vine plants. This expertise is now offered as a diagnostic service to verify their presence in vine plants. Today, we are one of the few laboratories capable of detecting these biocontrols in vineyards.
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ALL ABOUT MYCORRHIZAE
Mycorrhizae are fungi naturally present in soils. Agricultural practices over recent decades (use of fertilizers and pesticides, soil compaction, etc.) have led to their scarcity or even absence. Mycorrhization of vine plants provides them with a more efficient root system and enhances their natural defenses. Specifically, the plant gains better access to soil nutrients and greater resistance to environmental stress, naturally.
However, the mere presence of mycorrhizae is not enough; only the symbiosis between the fungus and the plant ensures beneficial effects. To achieve this symbiosis, our engineers have developed a production process that promotes mycorrhiza development. At the same time, they have also developed tools to assess the mycorrhization rate in plants.
ALL ABOUT TRICHODERMA
Trichoderma encompasses a group of fungi naturally present in soil, on dead wood, plant debris, and aerial plant organs. The Trichoderma atroviride I-1237 strain was selected for its antagonism and effectiveness against pathogens associated with wood diseases. It is currently the only strain approved for this purpose.
After confirming its effectiveness, our engineers developed a production inoculation process and a system to monitor its presence. Plants inoculated with the Trichoderma I-1237 strain exhibit enhanced resistance. Trichoderma within young plants occupies space and provides natural protection against pathogenic fungi, thereby reducing the risk of early contamination. All this work has been published in scientific literature. Tri-Wall® is the first biofungicide approved for this use (AMM No. 2210388).
Check for the presence of biocontrols
You can assess the presence of mycorrhizae and/or Trichoderma strain I-1237 in your plant material by submitting the request below. You will also find the sampling instructions, including all practical details, the procedure for taking your samples, and shipping your specimens.
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