Elicit plant immune systems


Plants have two main mechanisms for protecting itself from pathogenic bacteria and fungi, the leaf biofilm and its immune system. The leaf biofilm is a thin layer of beneficial microbes that provides a protective barrier and the immune system has the ability to produce compounds that are toxic to pathogens and strengthen cell walls.

 

BioStart Foliacin is powered by signal molecule technology. Foliacin contains a combination of enzymes, signal molecules, bacteriocins and secondary metabolites from the fermentation of beneficial bacteria including Enterococcus faecium. The elicitors mimic the presence of pathogens, priming the immune system prior to periods of disease or stress. The fermentation extracts aid in maintaining a healthy leaf biofilm.

 

  • Primes the immune system prior to periods of disease or stress
  • Aids in maintaining the leaf biofilm.
  • Improves recovery from periods of
  • environmental stress
  • Increases photosynthesis

 

 

Directions for use

 

Crop Timing Application rate
Grapes, kiwifruit, pip and stone fruit, vegetables, cereals From first cover spray 500ml/ha every 14-21 days
Post periods of environmental stress (frost or heat) 2lt/ha

 

For specific crop recommendations contact your local BioStart representative. For best results avoid applying Foliacin in the heat of the day.

Foliacin is compatible with commonly used fungicides and nutritional sprays.