Micro Army BS — encapsulated Bacillus subtilis
BacillusSubtilis
Microbial biopesticides are natural products made from microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, or viruses that control pests and diseases in crops. These biopesticides target specific pests while being safe for humans, animals, and beneficial insects. They offer an eco-friendly, sustainable solution to pest management in agriculture.
The science
Mode of action
How Bacillus Subtilis works inside the plant and the soil.
Lipopeptide antibiotic secretion
Produces iturin, surfactin, and fengycin lipopeptides that disrupt fungal membranes, causing leakage and rapid pathogen death.
Endospore survival strategy
Forms durable endospores enabling survival under adverse environmental conditions and extended storage periods.
Biofilm-based root protection
Develops stable biofilms on root surfaces that physically prevent pathogen attachment and colonization.
Pathogen quorum disruption
Interferes with pathogen cell-to-cell signaling systems, reducing virulence factor production and infection capability.
Systemic resistance induction
Stimulates plant defense enzyme activity, enhancing systemic resistance against pathogen invasion.
In the field
Key benefits
5 reasons growers choose Bacillus Subtilis.
- 01
Broad antifungal efficacy
Controls a wide range of fungal pathogens across multiple crops and environmental conditions.
- 02
Excellent product stability
Ensures long shelf life and consistent field performance due to endospore formation.
- 03
Reduced disease incidence
Suppresses early pathogen establishment and limits disease spread effectively.
- 04
Residue-free crop safety
Safe for harvested produce without chemical residue concerns.
- 05
Eco-friendly disease solution
Provides a sustainable and environmentally safe alternative to synthetic fungicides.
Trial data
Proven in the field
Trial pictures
Bacillus subtilis culture and microscopic view 
Biocontrol potential of Bacillus subtilis against Phomopsis
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