Bacillus pumilus

Description

Bacillus pumilus, manufactured by Applied Biotech Industries, is a bacteria for crop residue breakdown and degradation of organics.  Additionally it increases the availability of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and other nutrients in soil. The bacterial strain promotes seed germination and the growth of roots, buds and seedlings. It also plays a significant growth promoting role in the common model plant Arabidopsis, along with peppers, tobacco and soybeans.

Bacillus pumilus enhances plants’ resistance to various bacterial, fungal and viral diseases. The strain can induce crops, including cucumber and tobacco, to produce disease resistant compounds to ward off viral diseases and bacterial leaf spot.