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Hirsutella Thompsonii is a beneficial fungus used to control various small arachnids such as mites. It produces spores that penetrate the mite's cuticle, leading to paralysis and death. < Microbial Species Hirsutella thompsonii Hirsutella Thompsonii is a beneficial fungus used to control various small arachnids such as mites. It produces spores that penetrate the mite's cuticle, leading to paralysis and death. Strength 1 x 10⁸ CFU per gram / 1 x 10⁹ CFU per gram Product Enquiry Buy this species Download Brochure Benefits Effective mode of action Infects mites through their body contact, leading to paralysis and death. Rapid population reduction Quickly reduces and eliminates mite populations without developing resistance. Environmentally friendly Hirsutella thompsonii is safe for the environment and non-target organisms. High specificity Targets a range of mites and small arachnids while being safe for other organisms. Dosage & Application Additional Info Scientific References Mode of Action Sustainability Advantage FAQ Scientific References Sreerama Kumar P, Singh L. Enabling mycelial application of Hirsutella thompsonii for managing the coconut mite. Experimental and Applied Acarology , 2009;46(1–4):169–182. DOI: 10.1007/s10493-008-9177-3 Mazet I, Vey A. Hirsutellin A, a toxic protein produced in vitro by Hirsutella thompsonii . Microbiology , 1995;141(6):1343–1348. DOI: 10.1099/13500872-141-6-1343 Herrero-Galán E, Lacadena J, Martínez del Pozo Á, Boucias DG, Olmo N, Oñaderra M, Gavilanes JG. The insecticidal protein hirsutellin A from the mite fungal pathogen Hirsutella thompsonii is a ribotoxin. Proteins , 2008;72(1):217–228. DOI: 10.1002/prot.21910 Herrero-Galán E, García-Ortega L, Olombrada M, Lacadena J, Martínez del Pozo Á, Gavilanes JG, Oñaderra M. Hirsutellin A: a paradigmatic example of the insecticidal function of fungal ribotoxins. Insects , 2013;4(3):339–356. DOI: 10.3390/insects4030339 — free full text Maimala S, Tartar A, Boucias D, Chandrapatya A. Detection of the toxin hirsutellin A from Hirsutella thompsonii . Journal of Invertebrate Pathology , 2002;80(2):112–126. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2011(02)00123-4 Rossi-Zalaf LS, Alves SB. Susceptibility of Brevipalpus phoenicis to entomopathogenic fungi. Experimental and Applied Acarology , 2006;40(1):37–47. DOI: 10.1007/s10493-006-9024-3 Peng CYS, Zhou X, Kaya HK. Virulence and site of infection of the fungus, Hirsutella thompsonii , to the honey bee ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor . Journal of Invertebrate Pathology , 2002;81(3):185–195. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2011(02)00188-x Rosas-Acevedo JL, Boucias DG, Lezama R, Sims K, Pescador A. Exudate from sporulating cultures of Hirsutella thompsonii inhibit oviposition by the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae . Experimental and Applied Acarology , 2003;29(3–4):213–225. DOI: 10.1023/a:1025801817004 Omoto C, McCoy CW. Toxicity of purified fungal toxin hirsutellin A to the citrus rust mite Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ash.). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology , 1998;72(3):319–322. DOI: 10.1006/jipa.1998.4813 Gerson U, Gafni A, Paz Z, Sztejnberg A. A tale of three acaropathogenic fungi in Israel: Hirsutella , Meira and Acaromyces . Experimental and Applied Acarology , 2008;46(1–4):183–194. DOI: 10.1007/s10493-008-9202-6 Nuvoloni FM, de Castro EB, Feres RJF. The role of native vegetation on infection rates of Calacarus heveae (Acari: Eriophyidae) by Hirsutella thompsonii (Ascomycota: Ophiocordycipitaceae). Experimental and Applied Acarology , 2014;63(2):157–169. DOI: 10.1007/s10493-014-9771-5 Demite PR, Feres RJF. Seasonality of pathogenic fungi in mites of rubber tree plantations adjacent to fragments of Cerrado. Brazilian Journal of Biology , 2008;68(3):535–538. DOI: 10.1590/s1519-69842008000300010 Kanga LHB, James RR, Boucias DG. Hirsutella thompsonii and Metarhizium anisopliae as potential microbial control agents of Varroa destructor , a honey bee parasite. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology , 2002;81(3):175–184. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2011(02)00177-5 Smith KE, Wall R, French NP. The use of entomopathogenic fungi for the control of parasitic mites, Psoroptes spp. Veterinary Parasitology , 2000;92(2):97–105. DOI: 10.1016/s0304-4017(00)00277-6 Bałazy S, Wrzosek M, Sosnowska D, Tkaczuk C, Muszewska A. Laboratory trials to infect insects and nematodes by some acaropathogenic Hirsutella strains. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology , 2008;97(2):103–113. DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2007.08.006 Savi PJ, de Moraes GJ, Hountondji FCC, Nansen C, de Andrade DJ. Compatibility of synthetic and biological pesticides with a biocontrol agent Phytoseiulus longipes (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology , 2024;93(2):273–295. DOI: 10.1007/s10493-024-00926-3 — free full text Liu WZ, Boucias DG, McCoy CW. Extraction and characterization of the insecticidal toxin hirsutellin A produced by Hirsutella thompsonii var. thompsonii . Experimental Mycology , 1995;19(4):254–262. DOI: 10.1006/emyc.1995.1032 Boucias DG, Farmerie WG, Pendland JC. Cloning and sequencing of cDNA of the insecticidal toxin hirsutellin A. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology , 1998;72(3):258–261. DOI: 10.1006/jipa.1998.4762 Peer-reviewed sources were located via PubMed. Free full-text links point to PubMed Central where an open-access version is available. Mode of Action Content coming soon! Additional Info What this organism is Hirsutella thompsonii Fisher is a naturally occurring fungal pathogen of mites — an acaropathogen , meaning a fungus whose natural hosts are mites rather than insects. It is classified in the Ascomycota, family Ophiocordycipitaceae [11] . It is not a newly discovered organism. H. thompsonii is found naturally in mite populations across tropical and subtropical growing regions, and it is a well-documented cause of natural epizootics — population crashes — in eriophyid mites on citrus, coconut, rubber and other crops [11] [12] . Products based on it have been developed and used commercially since the 1980s, which makes it one of the longest-studied mycoacaricides. Documented host range Evidence is strongest for eriophyid and tenuipalpid mites: Mite group Example species studied Evidence Eriophyidae Citrus rust mite ( Phyllocoptruta oleivora ) The natural host from which the fungus was first characterized; purified fungal toxin reached almost 100% mortality in leaf bioassays at 100 µg/mL [9] Eriophyidae Coconut mite ( Aceria guerreronis ) Field application of a mycelial formulation reduced post-treatment mite populations by 85.6–97.1% [1] Eriophyidae Rubber tree mites ( Calacarus heveae , Phyllocoptruta seringueirae ) Natural infection documented; strongly seasonal [11] [12] Tenuipalpidae False spider mite ( Brevipalpus phoenicis ) Most virulent of 52 fungal isolates screened; mortality above 90% at 10⁷ conidia/mL [6] Tetranychidae Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) Culture exudate suppressed female fecundity by 100% over the first six days in laboratory assay [8] Varroidae Varroa destructor (honey bee mite) Laboratory and observation-hive studies; note that only 3 of 9 isolates tested were infectious [7] [13] Host range is not unlimited. In one in-vitro evaluation against the sheep and rabbit scab mite Psoroptes ovis , H. thompsonii showed no pathogenicity at all, while Metarhizium anisopliae did [14] . Susceptibility has to be established for the specific mite you are targeting. Why strain identity matters Performance varies substantially between isolates of the same species. In a screen of H. thompsonii isolates against Varroa destructor , only three of nine were infectious, and among those three the time to 50% mortality ranged from 52.7 to 96.7 hours [7] . Molecular work has also found H. thompsonii to be a genetically heterogeneous species [15] . Published results for one isolate do not establish the same performance for another. Formulation and storage Formulations: wettable powder (1 × 10⁸ CFU/g) and soluble powder (1 × 10⁹ CFU/g) Packaging: tailor-made to customer requirement Shelf life: stable for 1 year from the date of manufacture under the stated storage conditions Storage: cool, dry conditions, out of direct sunlight; do not store prepared spray solution for more than 24 hours Because this is a living organism, storage conditions directly determine what reaches the field. Heat and prolonged sunlight during storage or transport reduce viable propagule counts. Where it fits Hirsutella thompsonii is used as a component of an integrated mite-management program alongside monitoring, cultural practice, conservation of natural enemies and, where required, conventional acaricides applied on a resistance-management schedule. It is not a substitute for monitoring, and it is not positioned as a stand-alone replacement for every acaricide application. Dosage & Application Rates below are taken from the current product page. Confirm against the approved market-specific label before publication — see open items 1 and 2. Application rates Formulation Potency Foliar rate Water volume Frequency Wettable powder 1 × 10⁸ CFU/g 2 kg per acre (5 kg per hectare) Sufficient for full wetting of the infested plant part Two applications per season for perennial crops Soluble powder 1 × 10⁹ CFU/g 200 g per acre (500 g per hectare) Sufficient for full wetting of the infested plant part Two applications per season for long-duration crops Water volume is not fixed by the rate. What matters is that the spray reaches the mites, which on most crops means high-volume, high-coverage application rather than a concentrated low-volume pass. When to apply Hirsutella thompsonii is a living fungus that has to reach the mite, germinate on its cuticle and grow into it. Timing is therefore not a calendar decision — it is a decision about mite stage, weather, and canopy conditions. Apply at the first confirmed sign of mite activity, not after visible crop damage. Mite populations are far easier to hold down while they are building than after they have peaked. Time applications to humid periods. In coconut systems the conventional pattern is one application before the onset of monsoon and one after. In rubber plantations in Brazil, natural infection of pest mites by H. thompsonii peaked during the rainy season and fell below 5% in the dry season, which is why the authors described it as suited to rainy-season use [12] . Spray in the early morning or late afternoon. Conidia need moisture to germinate and are damaged by strong sunlight; simulated sunlight reduced conidium production by H. thompsonii in laboratory testing [1] . Avoid application immediately before heavy rain, which washes the inoculum off the leaf or fruit surface before it can establish. Repeat as the monitoring data requires. A second application is normally needed where mite pressure continues, because the fungus does not act instantly — see the response-time note below. Mixing and spray preparation Prepare the spray fresh and use it within 24 hours of mixing , as stated on the product label. Keep the spray tank out of direct sun while mixing and during application. Agitate continuously so the suspension does not settle. Do not use chlorinated water without checking it first; free chlorine can reduce viability of the propagules. Clean the tank of previous chemical residues, particularly fungicide residues, before loading. Check spray-water pH and hardness against the label requirements. Coverage Eriophyid mites are small and often sheltered. Coconut mite ( Aceria guerreronis ) lives under the fruit perianth; citrus rust mite lives on the fruit and leaf surface; tarsonemid and tetranychid mites concentrate on the underside of leaves. Direct the spray at the part of the plant the mite actually occupies , not simply at the canopy. Coverage failure is one of the most common reasons a biological acaricide underperforms. How quickly to expect a response This is not a knockdown product. Infection develops over days, not hours. Under laboratory conditions on the false spider mite Brevipalpus phoenicis , conidia were attached to the mite cuticle at 24 hours, colonization was evident by 48 hours, and the fungus produced new conidia on the cadaver at 120 hours [6] . On Varroa destructor , the time to 50% mortality ranged from 52.7 to 96.7 hours depending on which isolate was used [7] . Assess results five to seven days after application, not the next day. Before scale-up Any rate not printed on a registered label for your market is a starting point for controlled trial design, not a registered label recommendation. Confirm compatibility, viability after mixing, plant safety and performance on a small block before commercial use. Results may vary with mite species, crop, canopy, climate, application method, water quality and management. Use only in accordance with the current product label and local requirements. Dosage & Application Rates below reflect the formulation grades currently listed on the product page (1×10⁸, 1×10⁹ and 1×10¹⁰ CFU/g). Confirm every figure against the current approved market-specific label before publication — see open items 1 and 2. Application rates Formulation Potency Foliar rate Soil application Water volume Frequency Wettable powder 1 × 10⁸ CFU/g 2 kg/acre (5 kg/hectare) 2–5 kg/acre (5–12.5 kg/hectare) Sufficient for full coverage of the infested plant part Two applications per season for long-duration crops (pre- and post-monsoon) Soluble powder 1 × 10⁹ CFU/g 200 g/acre (500 g/hectare) 200–500 g/acre (500 g–1.25 kg/hectare) Sufficient for full coverage of the infested plant part Two applications per season for long-duration crops Soluble powder (high potency) 1 × 10¹⁰ CFU/g Technical powder - Generally not used in the field at this concentration - — — Rates on registered labels are set per market and per crop; the table above is the rate structure currently published on the site, not a substitute for the approved label in your target market. When to apply Lecanicillium lecanii is a living fungus. It has to land on the pest, germinate, and penetrate the cuticle before it does anything — so timing is a decision about pest stage and canopy humidity, not a fixed calendar date. Target the young stages. Susceptibility is not uniform across the pest's life cycle. In whitefly, second-instar nymphs were the most susceptible life stage tested, followed by third-instar nymphs, in a study on Bemisia tabaci Q-biotype [1] . Scout for nymphs and time the first application to when young nymphs are present rather than waiting for visible adult flight activity. Spray into humid conditions, not a dry spell. Every step of infection — conidial attachment, germination, cuticle penetration — is a moisture-dependent process on an exposed leaf surface. Published screening of entomopathogenic fungi for aphid control found the highest virulence of a L. lecanii strain at 75% relative humidity and 25°C, with control values near 100% within two to five days; the same strain still outperformed the other fungi tested at a lower 45% RH, but humidity remained a first-order variable in every trial in that study [2] . Early morning or evening application, when leaf surfaces retain moisture longest, is preferable to a midday spray into low humidity. Match temperature to the biology. L. lecanii is mesophilic, with optimum growth around 25°C and conidial germination reported across a broad 15–30°C range; one screened strain was also able to germinate at 35°C, wider than several other isolates tested in the same study [2] . Very cool or very hot spray windows will slow both germination and pest kill. Do not expect a fast knock-down. Infection is a multi-day process. In an ultrastructural study on the mealybug Phenacoccus fraxinus , conidia had attached and begun penetrating the cuticle by 24 hours, and internal tissues (fat body, trachea, muscle, nerve tissue) were being colonized by 48 hours [3] . Assess results several days after application, not the next day. Repeat applications as monitoring data requires, and follow the biannual (pre- and post-monsoon) pattern shown above for long-duration crops. Mixing and spray preparation Prepare the spray fresh and use it within 24 hours of mixing. Keep the spray tank out of direct sun while mixing and during application; sunlight and desiccation both reduce propagule viability on the leaf surface. Agitate continuously so the suspension does not settle. Treat fungicides as incompatible unless a specific test says otherwise. L. lecanii is a fungus, and it has been documented as highly sensitive to fungicide chemistry. In a 2023 study, wild-type Akanthomyces (Lecanicillium) lecanii strains were sensitive to the triazole fungicide tebuconazole at agriculturally recommended field doses; the authors had to develop UV-mutagenized, fungicide-resistant strains specifically because the wild-type organism was not tolerant of it [4] . This is the single most important compatibility caution on this page — clean the tank of fungicide residues before loading, and do not tank-mix with a fungicide unless it has been tested against the specific product batch. Check spray-water pH, hardness and residual chlorine against the label requirements; chlorinated water can reduce propagule viability in microbial products generally. Coverage Whiteflies and aphids cluster on the underside of leaves and around new growth. Direct the spray at the underside of the canopy and the growing points , not just the top of the plant. Coverage failure — spraying the upper canopy while the pest colonizes leaf undersides — is one of the most common reasons a biological insecticide underperforms in the field. Before scale-up Any rate not printed on a registered label for your market is a starting point for controlled trial design, not a registered label recommendation. Confirm compatibility, viability after mixing, plant safety and performance on a small block before commercial use. Results may vary with pest species, life stage, crop, canopy, climate, application method, water quality and management. Use only in accordance with the current product label and local requirements. FAQ What is Hirsutella thompsonii and why is it used as a mycoacaricide? Hirsutella thompsonii Fisher is a fungus that naturally infects and kills mites. "Mycoacaricide" simply means a mite-control product based on a fungus. It is used because it is one of the few fungal pathogens whose natural hosts are plant-feeding mites rather than insects, because it causes natural population crashes in eriophyid mites in the field, and because it has a mode of action unrelated to synthetic acaricides. It belongs to the Ascomycota, family Ophiocordycipitaceae [11] . Does Hirsutella thompsonii control coconut eriophyid mite ( Aceria guerreronis )? Coconut mite is one of the best-documented targets. In a field study in India, a mycelial formulation of H. thompsonii tank-mixed with adjuvants reduced post-treatment coconut mite populations by 85.6–97.1%. Palms treated with the fungus plus glycerol showed a mean pre-harvest nut damage grade of 2.0, against 4.0 in untreated control palms [1] . Two boundaries on that result. It was obtained with a specific mycelial formulation and specific adjuvants, and coconut mite lives under the fruit perianth, which makes spray coverage the limiting factor in practice. Results depend heavily on getting inoculum into that sheltered space. How does Hirsutella thompsonii infect and kill mites? By direct penetration of the cuticle, followed by internal colonization — not by ingestion, and not by contact paralysis. Scanning electron microscopy of the infection sequence on Brevipalpus phoenicis showed conidia attached to the mite integument within 24 hours, germinating and penetrating at the base of the setae on the hysterosoma; colonization was evident by 48 hours, and mycelium and conidiophores emerged from the cadaver by 120 hours [6] . On Varroa destructor , the point of entry was identified as the membranous arolium of the leg sucker [7] . The fungus also produces hirsutellin A (HtA) , a 15 kDa protein toxin [2] that has been characterized as a ribotoxin — it inactivates ribosomes by cleaving a single specific bond in ribosomal RNA, shutting down protein synthesis in the host [3] [4] . Purified HtA reached close to 100% mortality of adult citrus rust mite at 100 µg/mL in leaf bioassays, and reduced egg-laying before the mites died [9] . Importantly, the toxin is not the whole story. A survey of 162 H. thompsonii strains found the HtA gene in 100 of them, but its presence was not associated with greater insecticidal activity — strains with and without an amplifiable HtA gene produced filtrates causing the same average mortality. The authors concluded that HtA is required for neither survival nor pathogenicity, and that other, uncharacterized factors are involved [5] . A separate study found that an exudate from sporulating cultures suppressed spider mite egg-laying through a factor distinct from HtA [8] . Which types of mites are most commonly targeted by Hirsutella thompsonii ? Chiefly three families: Eriophyidae (rust, bud, gall and blister mites) — citrus rust mite, coconut mite, rubber tree mites. This is where the evidence is strongest [1] [9] [12] Tenuipalpidae (false spider mites) — Brevipalpus phoenicis , where H. thompsonii was by far the most virulent of 52 fungal isolates screened [6] Tetranychidae (spider mites) — effects on Tetranychus urticae are documented, including strong suppression of egg-laying [8] It has also been studied against the honey bee parasite Varroa destructor [7] [13] . It is not universally pathogenic to mites: against the scab mite Psoroptes ovis it showed no pathogenicity in laboratory testing [14] . Why do humidity, temperature and sunlight affect Hirsutella thompsonii performance? Because every step of infection is a biological process happening on an exposed leaf or fruit surface. Humidity is the critical one. A conidium must take up water to germinate before it can penetrate the mite. This requirement is well enough established to have decided the outcome of a commercial program: in Israel, H. thompsonii was introduced twice against citrus rust mite and killed 80–90% of exposed mites, but "due to its requirements for near-saturation humidities was deemed unsuitable for local outdoors conditions" [10] . That is the single most important limitation of this organism, and any honest recommendation has to start there. Sunlight damages fungal propagules and reduces the fungus's ability to produce new spores. Irradiance with simulated sunlight reduced conidiogenesis in laboratory work, although adjuvant treatment substantially offset the loss [1] . Temperature governs the speed of germination and growth. It interacts with humidity: warm dry conditions are the worst combination, because they accelerate drying of the spray deposit without supporting infection. The seasonal pattern in the field follows directly. In Brazilian rubber plantations, natural infection of pest mites peaked from November to February — the rainy season — and fell below 5% in the dry season [12] . What is the best time of day or weather condition to apply Hirsutella thompsonii ? Early morning or late afternoon, into a humid period, with rain not imminent. Late afternoon application gives the deposit a full night of high humidity and dew before the next day's sun Early morning application also works where dew persists Avoid mid-day application in bright sun and low humidity Avoid spraying immediately before heavy rain, which washes inoculum off before it establishes In monsoon-influenced systems, applications before the onset of monsoon and after monsoon are the conventional pattern for perennial crops Prefer overcast, humid conditions over clear, dry ones Time of day matters, but it is second to humidity. A perfectly timed evening spray into a dry spell will still underperform. Can Hirsutella thompsonii be mixed with fungicides, acaricides or other crop-protection products? Treat fungicides as incompatible unless a specific test says otherwise. H. thompsonii is a fungus. A fungicide that controls plant pathogens will generally also affect it, and this is the most common way a biological acaricide application is wasted. For other products, published compatibility data specific to H. thompsonii is limited, and general findings from related fungi do not transfer reliably. In one study of acaropathogenic fungi in Israel, three species tolerated most locally used insecticides and acaricides with the notable exception of sulfur [10] — but that result was for Meira and Acaromyces species, not for H. thompsonii , and should not be read across. The honest position: compatibility should be confirmed under the intended tank-mix conditions before commercial use. Evaluate physical mixing, viability of the fungus after the expected contact period, plant safety and performance. Where a mix has not been tested, apply the products separately and leave an interval between them. The current product documentation states compatibility with biopesticides, biofertilizers and plant growth regulators, and incompatibility with chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides. Follow that guidance and verify locally before scaling a new mix. Does Hirsutella thompsonii affect beneficial insects or predatory mites? The evidence separates into two parts, and the second is often left out. Beneficial insects. In honey bee studies, H. thompsonii was harmless to the bees at the concentrations applied and had no deleterious effect on queen fecundity [13] . A separate study found it did not infect honey bees at larval, prepupal, pupal or adult stages under the rearing conditions used [7] . Predatory mites. Here there is a measurable effect. A formulated H. thompsonii product tested against the predatory mite Phytoseiulus longipes significantly reduced its net reproductive rate, intrinsic rate of increase and finite rate of increase. Under the IOBC toxicity classification the product was rated slightly harmful to adults, and residues became harmless to the predator around 10 days after spraying [16] . For comparison, in the same study four conventional insecticides were highly harmful to both eggs and adults and remained so past 31 days. The practical reading: H. thompsonii is markedly gentler on predatory mites than broad-spectrum chemistry, but it is not inert toward them. Where predatory mites are released as part of the program, allow roughly 10 days between application and release. Why can field performance of Hirsutella thompsonii vary between crops and seasons? Six reasons, most of which can be managed: Humidity and season. The dominant factor. Natural infection rates in one field system ranged from a rainy-season peak to under 5% in the dry season [12] , and a whole commercial program was judged unsuitable in one region because the local climate did not supply the humidity the fungus needs [10] Mite species. Susceptibility differs by family and by species, from highly susceptible eriophyids and tenuipalpids through to species that showed no infection at all [6] [14] Strain. Only three of nine isolates were infectious in one screen, and speed of kill varied nearly two-fold among those three [7] Coverage and mite habitat. A mite sheltered under a coconut perianth or on the underside of a dense canopy is much harder to reach than one on an exposed fruit surface Sunlight and formulation. Solar exposure reduces spore production, and adjuvants measurably offset that loss — one adjuvant raised conidium density by an average of 106% over control and boosted pathogenicity by 16.5% [1] Crop microclimate and surroundings. Management type and adjacent native vegetation both influenced infection rates in rubber plantations, with native vegetation acting as a reservoir and moderating the crop microclimate [11] The implication for a grower is that this product rewards attention to conditions. Applied into humid weather, at the right mite stage, with full coverage of the infested plant part, it performs very differently from the same product applied into a dry, sunny window. Sustainability Advantage Related Products Beauveria bassiana Isaria fumosorosea Lecanicillium lecanii Metarhizium anisopliae Nomuraea rileyi More Products Resources Read all

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Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus is a beneficial bacterium used in agriculture for its association with sugarcane and other crops, where it fixes nitrogen and enhances plant growth and productivity. < Microbial Species Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus is a beneficial bacterium used in agriculture for its association with sugarcane and other crops, where it fixes nitrogen and enhances plant growth and productivity. Strength 1 x 10⁸ CFU per gram / 1 x 10⁹ CFU per gram / 1 x 10¹⁰ CFU per gram Product Enquiry Buy this species Download Brochure Benefits Stress Tolerance Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus synthesizes stress-protective compounds like osmoprotectants and antioxidants, helping plants tolerate various stresses like drought and salinity. Enhanced Plant Growth It promotes plant growth through the production of plant growth-promoting substances such as auxins and gibberellins, stimulating root and shoot development. Nitrogen Fixation Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus fixes atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, providing a direct nitrogen source to the host plant, which enhances plant growth and reduces fertilizer dependency. Biofertilizer It serves as a biofertilizer, enhancing soil fertility and nutrient availability by solubilizing phosphates and other minerals, improving overall soil health. Dosage & Application Additional Info Scientific References Mode of Action Sustainability Advantage FAQ Scientific References Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus has been extensively studied with over 200 research publications demonstrating its nitrogen fixation capabilities, plant growth promotion effects, and successful application in various crops including sugarcane, rice, tomato, and maize. frontiersin+2 "Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus: A Model for Plant Growth Promotion" URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10066818/ "Biological nitrogen fixation in sugarcane by Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus" URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925521409002299 "Genomic insights into nitrogen fixation and plant association of Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus PA1 5" URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00093/full "The Methylotrophic, Nitrogen-Fixing Bacterium Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus Interacts with the Endophytic Environment of Sugarcane" URL: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/aem.63.11.4661-4667.1997 "Plant Growth Promotion and Biocontrol Activity of Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus Isolated from Sugarcane" URL: https://www.scielo.br/j/bjm/a/ZjvjFSHRz6YcFtzQ9CvFhmG/?lang=en Mode of Action Biological Nitrogen Fixation : Utilizes the nitrogenase enzyme complex (NifDK) to convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia under microaerobic conditions, with protective mechanisms including CowN protein that prevents carbon monoxide inhibition and upregulated antioxidant pathways to control reactive oxygen species. faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley+4 Plant Growth Promotion : Produces indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) through the indole pyruvate pathway, synthesizes gibberellins A1 and A3, and solubilizes insoluble phosphates through gluconic acid production via pyrroloquinoline quinone-linked glucose dehydrogenase activity. academicjournals+4 Endophytic Colonization : Establishes in plant apoplastic spaces through root emergence sites, root hairs, and root tips without forming nodules, allowing direct nutrient transfer to host plants while activating plant defense mechanisms against pathogens. ( pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih+2 Additional Info Recommended Crops: Cereals, Millets, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fibre Crops, Sugar Crops, Forage Crops, Plantation crops, Vegetables, Fruits, Spices, Flowers, Medicinal crops, Aromatic Crops, Orchards, and Ornamentals. Compatibility: Compatible with Bio Pesticides, Bio Fertilizers, and Plant growth hormones but not with chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides. Shelf Life: Stable within 1 year from the date of manufacturing. Packing: We offer tailor-made packaging as per customers' requirements. Dosage & Application Seed Treatment: Prepare a mixture of 2.5 kg of Gluconacetobacter Diazotrophicus with 200 liters of water and soak seeds for 30 minutes before planting. Do not store treated seeds for more than an hour. Soil Treatment: Mix 3-5 kg per acre of Gluconacetobacter Diazotrophicus with organic manure or fertilizers. Incorporate into the soil during planting or sowing. Irrigation: Mix 3 kg per acre of Gluconacetobacter Diazotrophicus in water and apply through drip lines. FAQ What is the use of Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus? Primary uses include biological nitrogen fixation (reducing fertilizer dependency by up to 50%), plant growth promotion through hormone production, phosphate solubilization, and enhancing plant stress tolerance under drought and nutrient-limited conditions. ( pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih+2 ) What are the benefits of Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus? Key benefits include increased plant biomass (up to 92% dry weight increase), enhanced root and shoot development, improved nitrogen uptake efficiency, phosphate availability enhancement, production of growth-promoting hormones (auxins, gibberellins), and activation of plant defense responses against pathogens. ( journalijpss+3 ) Why is Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus preferred for inoculating sugarcane? Originally discovered in Brazilian sugarcane, it naturally colonizes sugarcane tissues as an endophyte, demonstrates high compatibility with sugarcane physiology, can provide up to 80% of plant nitrogen requirements through biological fixation, and has proven effectiveness in increasing sugarcane yield and reducing fertilizer costs in field trials. ( link .springer+3 ) Sustainability Advantage Related Products Acetobacter xylinum Azospirillum brasilense Azospirillum lipoferum Azospirillum spp. Azotobacter vinelandii Beijerinckia indica Bradyrhizobium elkanii Bradyrhizobium japonicum More Products Resources Read all

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