MILDOWN (BACILLUS SUBTILIS) BIO FUNGICIDE
Effective Control of Powdery Mildew
Technical Name:
Ampelomyces Quisqualis
Product Description
Technical Content: Bacillus Subtilis 2% A.S (Liquid)
CFU: 2 x 108 per ml
Description
Bacillus subtilis is a beneficial bacterium that colonizes the plant’s root zone, creating a protective barrier against harmful soil pathogens. It:
- Inhibits spore germination of plant pathogens
- Disrupts germ tube growth
- Prevents pathogens from attaching to roots
- Induces systemic acquired resistance (SAR) in plants
Key Benefits
- Colonizes rhizosphere and phyllosphere effectively
- Controls fungal diseases transmitted through seed, soil, and air
Target Crops
Cotton, Pea, Beans, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds, Tomato, Cucurbits, Potato, Mango, Ber, Grapes, Citrus, Ginger, Cereal, Pomegranate, Apple, Peach, Plum, Banana, Tea, Coffee, Plantation crops, Cumin, Medicinal & Aromatic crops, and Fruits & Vegetable crops.
Target Diseases
Effective against pathogens such as:
- Pythium
- Alternaria
- Xanthomonas
- Rhizoctonia
- Botrytis
- Scelerotinia
- Phytophthora
Method of Application & Dosage
| Application Method | Dosage & Instructions |
|---|---|
| Seed Treatment | Mix 7.5 – 10 ml of MILDOWN in 50 ml of water and coat 1 kg of seeds. Shade dry seeds for 20–30 minutes before sowing. |
| Seedling Treatment | Mix 250 ml in 50 L of water. Dip seedling roots for 30 minutes before transplanting. |
| Nursery Bed Preparation | Mix 250 ml in 50 L water and drench over 400 sq. mt. nursery bed. |
| Soil Application | Mix 250 ml with 10 kg FYM/compost/vermicompost/field soil and incorporate into 400 sq. mt. up to 15–20 cm depth. |
| Drip Irrigation | Mix 250 ml in 100 L of water and apply near root zone up to 15–20 cm depth. |
Compatibility
- Compatible with organic manures and bio-fertilizers
- Do not mix with chemical bactericides
- Can be used alternately with insecticides
- Avoid mixing with Bordeaux mixture, antibiotics, and streptocycline
CFU:
2 × 108 per ml
Mode of Action:
Ampelomyces quisqualis is a naturally occurring hyperparasite that effectively controls powdery mildew. It penetrates the walls of hyphae, conidiophores, and immature cleistothecia, reducing the growth of mildew colonies.
- Within 7–10 days, the microparasite spreads inside mildew hyphae.
- Pycnidial formation starts after colonization and completes in 2–4 days.
- Infected cells die soon after the formation process begins.
Target Crops:
- Cucurbits, Grapes, Apple, Peas, Beans
- Tomato, Pulses, Cumin, Chilli, Coriander
- Mango, Ber, Strawberry
- Medicinal & Aromatic Crops, Roses
Target Diseases:
- Primary: Powdery Mildew
- Also effective against: Botrytis cinerea, Alternaria solani, Colletotrichum, Coccodes, Cladosporium cucumerinum
Application Method & Dosage:
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Foliar Spray | Dissolve 5–10 ml Milgo per liter of water and apply as a foliar spray at disease onset. Repeat every 10–15 days for 2–3 rounds. |
Compatibility:
- Compatible with organic manures and bio-fertilizers
- Do not mix with chemical fungicides, Bordeaux mixture, antibiotics, or streptocycline
- Can be used alternatively with insecticides
| Unit: ml |
| Chemical: Bacillus Subtilis 2.0% A S |