Botector

MODE OF ACTION OF BOTECTOR:

Botector is an innovative, biological fungicide in granule form for preparing a water suspension (WG), designed for preventive protection of crops against grey mould.

The key element of Botector's action is the highly effective active substance: Aureobasidium pullulans. This unique microorganism provides excellent protection, even in extreme conditions – both on wet, dry, cold, and hot days. Botector is especially recommended for berry crops, where it shows remarkable efficacy.

Mechanism of action of Botector:

- After applying Botector, micro-damage sites on the fruit surface (which serve as natural entry points for the pathogen) are immediately colonised by Aureobasidium pullulans.

- Due to the rapid growth rate of Aureobasidium pullulans, the pathogen responsible for grey mould cannot infect the plants.

- Micro-damages are completely colonised, and Botector® acts as a natural shield, effectively protecting fruits against infection by Botrytis cinerea. 

Advantages of using Botector:

- High efficacy: Provides strong protection against grey mould in all weather conditions.

- No residues: Ideal for crops where the purity of the final product is important.

- No resistance development: Minimises the risk of pathogens becoming resistant to the product.

- Ideal for integrated pest management (IPM): Fits perfectly into modern crop management strategies.

- Versatile application: Recommended for both organic and conventional farming.

- Compatibility: Easily combines with most other solutions used to control grey mould in berry crops.

BOTECTOR CONTENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES:

5x10^9 germinating cells per gram of the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans [strain OSM 14940 and OSM 14941].

BOTECTOR SCOPE OF USE, TIMING AND DOSES:

The product is intended for use with self-propelled or tractor-mounted orchard sprayers or handheld sprayers. 

How to use Botector:

Grapevine (field cultivation)

grey mould

Maximum dose for a single application: 1.0 kg/ha

Recommended dose for a single application: 0.5-1.0 kg/ha

Application timing: Use preventively, from flowering stage to the end of full fruit maturity (BBCH 68-89). Adjust the dose and water volume according to the crop development stage as per the following scheme:

- from the beginning to the end of flowering phase (BBCH 68-69): 0.5 kg of product in 800 l of water per 1 ha,

- from the beginning of fruit development to the stage when berries are pea-sized and clusters hang (BBCH 71-75): 0.75 kg of product in 1200 l of water per 1 ha, from the stage when berries begin to touch each other to the stage when berries are ripe for harvest (BBCH 77-89): 1.0 kg of product in 1600 l of water per 1 ha.

Recommended water volume: 800-1600 l/ha

Maximum number of treatments per growing season: 4

Interval between treatments: at least 1 day

USE OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS IN CROPS! SMALL-AREA APPLICATIONS

The user alone is responsible for the efficacy and phytotoxicity of the plant protection product used in small-area applications

Strawberry (field and protected cultivation)

grey mould

Maximum / recommended dose for a single application: 1.0 kg/ha

Application timing: Use preventively, from the stage of flower bud appearance at the base of the rosette to the end of full fruit maturity (BBCH 55-89).

Recommended water volume: 500-2000 l/ha

Maximum number of treatments per growing season: 6

Interval between treatments: at least 1 day

Blackberry, raspberry, mulberry, blueberry, cranberry, currant-gooseberry, sea buckthorn, black elderberry, gooseberry, white currant, black currant, red currant, rowan, hawthorn, rose for edible fruits, rose for edible flowers (field and protected cultivation)

grey mould

Maximum / recommended dose for a single application: 1.0 kg/ha

Application timing: Use preventively from the beginning of inflorescence development to the end of full fruit maturity (BBCH 51-89).

Recommended water volume: 1000 l/ha

Maximum number of treatments per growing season: 6

Interval between treatments: at least 1 day 

Pre-harvest interval of Botector:

Do not apply the product on the day of fruit harvest.