EcoFire
Controls Fire Blight (Erwinia amylovora) in Pears and Apples
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Disease:Erwinia amylovora
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Formulation:Foliar
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Crops:Pears and Apples
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Product Information
EcoFire is based on a proprietary EcoPhage cocktail comprised of bacteriophages that were selected for their selectivity and virulency to target bacterium properties. The combination of several phages with unique Mode Of Infection (MOI) minimizes the development of phage-resistant strains.
Each phage bears a specific and unique site of attachment on the bacterial cell wall. Immediately after application of EcoFire, phages attach on the cell wall of the target bacteria on the leaf’s cuticle surface. The phage infects the bacteria and subsequently causes its death.
When used as directed, the product delivers disease prevention with high levels of environmental, human and non-target safety, including bees.
Benefits
- Biocontrol agent containing bacteriophages that attack Erwinia amylovora which cause fire blight disease in pears and apple trees
- Minimizes the development of resistant strains
- Non-GMO, contains only natural occurring phages
- Highly selective to target bacterium, will not harm beneficial organism
- Not phytotoxic and does not impair plant physiology
- Can be implemented in IPM program
