Plant protection for apples: the Tricho Immune success story
Plant protection of apples is of paramount importance to ensure a high quality crop, as orchards are threatened by a number of pests and diseases. Tricho Immune is an innovative biological crop protection product that Trichoderma fungi include. These beneficial fungi are a natural way to help increase plant resistance, reducing the chance of infection by harmful fungi and other pathogens.
VIDEO: Tricho Immun helps to improve soil health, supporting root development and healthy growth. This environmentally friendly solution not only improves crop quantity and quality, but also contributes to sustainable farming by minimising the use of chemical pesticides.
Development of Tricho Immune
These Trichoderma strains were discovered in 2015 by Prof. Dr. Erzsébet Karaffa and Dr. Csilla Kovács of the University of Debrecen in the Tokaj wine region. The grape growers challenged the university researchers to help them figure out why some grape vines are healthy while others are sick. They found that healthy vines always had certain strains of Trichoderma fungi.
Plant protection of apples: what are the benefits of Tricho Immune?
- It can neutralise harmful fungi in the plant, making it healthier and giving a bigger yield
- Because it protects the host plant, it prevents harmful fungi from entering the plant. Fungi that damage "only" the surface of the plant, e.g. powdery mildew, have only an indirect effect.
- The substances produced by the two strains of Trichoderma are a kind of probiotic for the plant, strengthening its immune system and enhancing its growth. They heal wounds!
Danuba Garden products treated with delicious apple
Used Danuba Garden products: MikoMax Garden & Tricho Immun
Apple crop protection - When to use Tricho Immun in apples?
- When preparing cuttings and during planting Soak the recut roots in a solution of Tricho Immune 1% (e.g. 1 kg/100 litres of water) for at least 24 hours. Significantly improves the vigour of the roots!
- Self-applied during a wash spray. For use above air temperatures as low as 5 degrees C
- During the growing season, application to the green canopy is the most common method of application. Apply as early as possible in the phenophase to get the positive effects as soon as possible!
It can also be applied after the apple harvest to strengthen the plant and make it more resistant to winter frosts.
Healthy apples with Danuba Garden technology
Plant protection of apples - Summary
In summary, crop protection of apples is essential to achieve a plentiful and healthy harvest. The use of our Tricho Immune and MikoMax products is an effective and environmentally friendly solution that naturally increases the plants' resistance to pathogens.
Biological crop protection methods not only improve crop quality, but also support sustainable farming, minimising the use of chemicals and helping to maintain soil health.
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