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News Releases February 10, 2001 New
Bean Product - HiStick®
N/T Microbio and Helena released a new product in 2000 which combines their high quality Rhizobial (nitrogen-fixing) inoculant with extended biological disease protection for root rots. This protection comes from a beneficial bacterium, Bacillus subtilis, which acts as a naturally occurring, non-toxic biological fungicide against Rhizoctonia and Fusarium, among other pathogens. The patented strain of B. subtilis is MB1600, and when applied properly in the hopper box, it quickly establishes itself on the seed and developing root surface. As the bean root grows, it colonizes the root surface and provides a repellant effect against diseases. When used in conjunction with conventional seed treatment fungicides, Bacillus subtilis extends disease protection after synthetic materials have provided critical two- to three-week disease suppression after planting. This makes HiStick NT ideal for an effective Integrated Pest Management program. MicroBio
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