What is ENTAZIA?

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