About Product
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Katyayani Nemotode Plus is a biological pesticide that uses the nematophagous fungus Verticillium chlamydosporium to control nematodes.
- The nematophagous fungus Verticillium chlamydosporium produces a chymoelastase-like protease which hydrolyses nematode proteins in situ.
Katyayani Nematode Plus Composition and Technical Details
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Technical Content: Verticillium chlamydosporium, 2×108 per gram.
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Mode of Entry: Systemic
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Mode of Action: The fungus is capable of functioning as a parasite to eggs and females of the root-knot nematode. It forms a network of hyphae that covers the egg mass, penetrates the egg, and starts feeding on the nematodes’s internal content.
Key Features & Benefits
- The nematophagous fungus, Verticillium chlamydosporium, has considerable potential as a biological control agent for root-knot nematodes on a range of crops.
- The fungus is a general facultative parasite that attacks the eggs of several nematode species.
Katyayani Nemotode Plus Usage & Crops
Recommended Crops: Cereal, Sugarcane, Pulses, Oilseeds, Grapes, Orange, Pomegranate, Pulses, Vegetables, Spices, Cotton, Medicinal & Aromatic plants.
Target pest: Root Knot, Reniform, and Citrus Nematodes.
Method of Application and Dosage:
- Seed treatment: 7gm/Kg of seeds, properly mix it and shade dry before sowing.
- Nursery beds: 100 gm/ per sq. meter
- Soil Application: 2 kg Per/acre either drip/conventional system or mix with 300-500 kg FYM, incubate it and finally broadcast in the field.
Additional Information
- Being a broadleaf weedicide, extreme care must be taken to avoid damage by drifting onto broadleaf crops nearby.
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Katyayani Nemotode Plus is generally compatible with other bio-pesticides and bio-fungicides. However, it is advisable to avoid mixing it with chemical pesticides and fungicides, as they might reduce the effectiveness of the beneficial fungus Verticillium chlamydosporium.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
