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\ud83e\udde0 Find out more!<\/b><\/p>\n

For specific microbiological or Trichoderma-related questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Erzs\u00e9bet Karaffa, the inventor of Tricho Immune: karaffaem@yahoo.co.uk <\/a>For general questions, contact our horticultural expert, Vera D\u00e1vid: vera.david@danuba.hu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Storage of the product<\/strong><\/p>\n

Between 5 and 30 degrees Celsius in its original packaging, the product will keep its expiry date for at least 18 months. It should be applied as soon as possible after opening but stored tightly resealed and refrigerated for up to 6 months without deterioration.<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\udd14 Did you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that these Trichoderma strains were developed by Prof. Dr. Erzs\u00e9bet Karaffa and Dr. Csilla Kov\u00e1cs of the University of Debrecen? The research started in 2015 in the Tokaj wine region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Importantly, it contains two strains of Trichoderma that have been protected and patented in Hungary. These species are Trichoderma afroharzianum (TR04) and Trichoderma simmonsii (TR05).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trichoderma species are fast-growing, aeromycete-producing fungi. Their spores are scattered or arranged in concentric circles on the medium, forming greenish colonies (Figures 1-2). Isolate TR05, when grown on PDA agar, produced a yellow pigment diffusing into the medium. Isolate TR05 is characterized by a strong pigment production capacity. Both isolates form dark green conidia.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc9a\u00a0Trichoderma<\/em> species have been known since the 1930s and are considered potential biopesticides, with some strains being used against plant pathogens. Their rapid growth displaces pathogens from the plant environment (space parasitism). As microparasitic fungi, they can destroy hyphae of other fungi (e.g. plant pathogens)<\/p>\n

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Experimental results<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our strains were able to colonise the cordon of older plants, the cuttings (both rootstock and rootstock), the roots and the whole woody\/soft plant tissue after root treatment in field experiments with different applications. In vivo experiments have demonstrated that the strains are able to persist in many crops (apple, grapes, field crops) and can be re-isolated later.<\/p>\n

We have shown that grapevines treated with strains showing symptoms of Grapevine Trunk Disease (GTD) showed a reduction of the characteristic symptoms of the disease on the vegetative organs, i.e. the treatment was curative. This effect is supported by our study in which we also detected necrotic woody tissue of treated grapevines of different varieties containing pathogenic fungi, which were also strains used in the treatment. Our strains are able to displace pathogenic fungi not only on the surface, on the surface of pruning wounds, but also inside the woody tissue. Trichoderma treatment can provide long-term symptom management, killing and control of pathogenic species.<\/p>\n

Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kov\u00e1cs, C., Cs\u00f3t\u00f3, A., P\u00e1l, K., Nagy, A., Fekete, E., Karaffa, L., Kubicek, C.P., S\u00e1ndor, E. (2021): The Biocontrol Potential of Endophytic Trichoderma Fungi Isolated from Hungarian Grapevines. Part I. Isolation, Identification and In Vitro Studies. Pathogens. 10, 1612. \/DOI: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/pathogens10121612<\/em><\/p>\n

Read more about professional research results here\u00a0read at<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udf31 How does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tricho Immune fungus needs 24-48 hours to penetrate the plant, which is a good time if there is no persistent, soaking rain. The penetration into the plant can be accelerated if it is applied together with some organic material, e.g. algae (Kelpak or Asco Algae).<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udce6 Storage after disassembly\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What's important is that the temperature should not be higher than 20 degrees and should not be humid\/wet, because then the spores will start to germinate (i.e. the fridge is not the best because of the high humidity). We recommend a tightly sealed jar that will fit the opened bag. Or seal with paper clips, bag clips.<\/p>\n

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\u2728 Detailed description<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hungarian-developed Trichoderma mushroom is the new big gun in renewable and sustainable gardening. It not only protects against stress factors, but also against fungal pathogens. It could even be called the new super weapon of plant protection. But not only does it help protect plants, it also stimulates plant development, which speeds up crop growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tricho Immune should be applied as early as possible, either at the time of pruning or at the latest before flowering. It needs a few hours to penetrate the plant and then a few weeks to spread fully. By the time the plant flowers, it should be fully protected, as this is the most sensitive period.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf47 The vine and Trichoderma<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Tricho Immune large-scale<\/strong> at a dose of 1 kg\/ha. This means that professional vine and fruit growers apply 1 kg per 10,000 nm2 of area.<\/p>\n

Pruning<\/strong> as soon as possible and\/or when the grapes are in leaf, start treating the grapes to prevent fungal diseases with the following recipe: 50 g Tricho Immun + 2 dl Asco Alga<\/a>\/ in a 10-15 litre backpack sprayer. Tricho Imun needs a wound surface or green canopy to penetrate tissues, and the organic matter content of Asco Alga helps it stay on the canopy and penetrate through stomata. As Tricho Immun is available in 100g packs, we recommend repeating the treatment once more before flowering.<\/p>\n

Any unused quantity should be stored tightly sealed in the fridge and used within 3 months. For maximum protection, I would start from berrying SoftGuard<\/a>2 dl per 10-15 litres of water, repeated every 7-12 days.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udd2c Scientific research: the effectiveness of Trichoderma in grapes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our regional representative visited the Kecskem\u00e9t Research Institute to observe the beneficial effects of the Trichoderma fungus on grapes. In the greenhouse under study, powdery mildew infestation was predominant. While some peronospores were observed outdoors, however, when Tricho Immun and SoftGuard<\/a> our products have been used preventively, both have performed very well.<\/p>\n

Discharge tip: After about two weeks of Tricho Immune treatment, the SoftGuardot<\/a> it provides effective protection for the plants.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf31 Practical advice, Tricho Immune to the lawn:<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is important that the Tricho Immune does not run off the green leaves onto the soil, as the product is absorbed through the plant.<\/p>\n

That is, if the lawn is very wet then Tricho Immune can run off, if it's just barely wet then it's not a problem.<\/p>\n

Ideally, the water should wash the dust and other impurities from the lawn leaves, and then Tricho Immune is applied to the \"clean\" leaves.<\/p>\n

It is also recommended to add Tricho Immune\u00a0Asco Algae<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>also, at a spray dose of 2dl per 10 litres of spray to feed and strengthen the lawn organically.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf33 For green foliage<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of our ideal plant protection strategy, especially if there is currently sufficient green canopy available to take up the active ingredient, we strongly recommend the use of Tricho Immune at a dose of 1 kg\/ha. As a supplement to this treatment we recommend Asco Alga<\/a> product at a dose of 1 l\/ha, which has several advantages:<\/p>\n