Bacillus subtilis

Description

Bacillus subtilis, manufactured by Applied Biotech Industries, is a bacteria used to promote disease-free crops.  It plays an important role in crop health by stimulating the plant immune system to fight off diseases, including powdery mildew. It also induces systemic resistance in plants to various other fungal pathogens and further enhances soil health by outcompeting pathogens for space. The bacterial strain stimulates production of plant phytohormones IAA, IBA, CK and GA, produces organic acids and improves soil quality.

The bacteria enhances soil fertility by increasing the plant-available nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in the rhizosphere. Bacillus subtilis produces a diverse range of enzymes which accelerate organic matter degradation, which improves nutrient availability and soil quality.