What is ENTAZIA?

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About ENTAZIA

It is a biofungicide crop protection product formulated with Bacillus subtilis.
It was developed by FMC India.
It will provide farmers with a powerful and sustainable tool to protect their crops from fungi while maintaining environmental integrity.
Advantages:
- It leverages the natural capabilities of Bacillus subtilis to control bacterial leaf blight, one of the most serious diseases of rice.
- By activating the crop’s defense system against plant pathogens, it acts to prevent and control bacterial leaf blight, while staying harmless to natural predators and parasites.
- The biological product promotes natural pest defense by utilizing the naturally occurring Bacillus subtilis to establish a robust line of defense against bacterial leaf blight.
- By fostering a healthy plant microbiome, it bolsters plants’ resilience to stress factors and contributes to overall growth and vigor.
- It can be applied in an integrated pest management program with FMC’s bio-stimulants and synthetic fungicides for additional plant benefits.

What is Leaf Blight?

It is a plant disease that affects the foliage (leaves) of various plants, causing discoloration, wilting, and in severe cases, the death of the leaves.
It is typically caused by various types of fungi or bacteria that infect and damage the plant tissues.
Leaf blight can affect a wide range of plants, including trees, shrubs, ornamental plants, and crops.

Q1) What is Bacillus subtilis?

Bacillus subtilis, often referred to simply as “B. subtilis,” is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium commonly found in soil and the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. It is a well-studied and widely used model organism in microbiology and biotechnology.

Source: FMC Introduces ENTAZIA biofungicide to Safeguard Crops in India