Botrytis in plants: how to recognise it and solve it naturally with BOTRIMAX

The botrytisalso known as grey mouldis one of the most widespread and damaging fungal diseases in agriculture. It affects a wide range of crops - vegetables, fruit, vines, ornamental plants - and can cause significant production losses if not handled in a timely manner. In this article we will look at what is botrytishow it manifests itself, what conditions favour its development and how to solve the problem with natural and effective solutionslike our product BOTRIMAX from MS Biotech.

What is botrytis?

Botrytis is caused by a fungus called Botrytis cinereaan opportunistic pathogen that attacks plants under conditions of high humidity, poor ventilation and the presence of damaged or senescent tissue.

It is a fungus necrotrophi.e. it feeds on dead or weak tissues, but can also penetrate healthy tissues under certain conditions, especially during the flowering, fruit set and ripening phases.

Symptoms of botrytis

Symptoms vary depending on the crop and phenological stage, but the most common are:

• Brown or watery spots on leaves, flowers, stems and fruit
• Presence of a dusty grey mould on the surface of infected tissue
• Soft rot on ripe fruit
• Falling flowers or desiccation of flowers and young shoots
• In vine: grape and bunch rot

The damage is twofold: directfor the destruction of plant tissue, and indirectbecause botrytis can promote secondary infections.

When does botrytis develop?

The mushroom Botrytis cinerea is present in the soil and environment in latent form, in the form of spores. It is activated under favourable conditions:

• High relative humidity (>90%)
• Temperatures between 15 and 25°C
• Frequent rainfall
• Condensation or prolonged leaf wetness
• Closed or poorly ventilated environments (e.g. greenhouses)

The most critical phases are flowering, ripening and harvestingbecause fabrics are more sensitive and moisture tends to accumulate.

How to prevent botrytis

The fight against botrytis starts with agronomic prevention. Some good practices include:

• Irrigation managementAvoid overnight wetting or over-watering
• Pruning and pruning to improve ventilation
• Crop rotations and removal of infected plant debris
• Use of more resistant varietieswhen available
• Environmental Monitoring (humidity, temperature, leaf wetness)

But when infectious pressure is high or unfavourable environmental conditions persist, it is crucial to flank strategies biological and biotechnology to increase the plant's defences.

BOTRIMAX: MS Biotech's natural answer against botrytis

To help plants defend themselves effectively and without resorting to synthetic fungicides, we have developed BOTRIMAXan innovative and safe biological product based on plant extracts, natural components and bacteria in the rhizosphere with specific action against botrytis.

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What is BOTRIMAX?

BOTRIMAX is a liquid formulation acting in a way preventive and curative against Botrytis cinerea, thanks to a combined mechanism of action:

• Direct action on spores of the fungus, reducing the infectious capacity
• Protective effect on plant surfacescreating an unfavourable environment for fungal development
• Stimulation of natural defences of the plant (induction of endogenous resistance)

It is not a simple pesticide, but a comprehensive biological strategycompatible with organic, integrated and conventional agriculture.

Why use BOTRIMAX?

BOTRIMAX is the ideal solution for:

• Protecting crops at the most sensitive stages (flowering, ripening, harvesting)
• Reducing the use of synthetic fungicideseven in zero residual strategies
• Increasing the general resistance of the plantimproving stress tolerance
• Preventing relapses or latent infectionsthanks to its natural and prolonged action

How and when to apply BOTRIMAX

BOTRIMAX is easy to use and adapts to different crops. It can be applied by foliar or with drip irrigation systemsaccording to the indications on the label.

Recommended applications are:

• Pre- and post-floweringto protect the flowers
• During the fruit swelling phaseto avoid rot
• Before harvestingdue to the short safety interval

The frequency may vary depending on disease pressure and weather conditions. The product is selective, non-phytotoxic and leaves no unwanted residue.

Which crops benefit from BOTRIMAX?

BOTRIMAX is particularly suitable for:

• Wine and table grapes
• Fruit trees such as pome and stone fruits
• Tomato, pepper, aubergine
• Strawberry, raspberry, small fruit
• Leafy vegetables (lettuce, spinach, chard)
• Flowers and ornamentals (gerbera, rose, chrysanthemum)

Crops susceptible to botrytis can thus be protected in a targeted and natural waywith minimal impact on the environment and soil biodiversity.

A sustainable vision of pest management

With BOTRIMAX, MS Biotech offers a solution in line with the principles regenerative and organic farming. We believe that crop protection should be increasingly geared towards:

• Reducing chemical residues
• Increasing plant resilience
• Protecting the health of the soil and operators
• Responding to new market needs

BOTRIMAX represents a new generation of products for the integrated management of fungal diseasescapable of combining effectiveness and sustainability.

Fight botrytis with biological intelligence

Botrytis is a serious threat to agricultural productivity, but it can be tackled with effective and environmentally friendly tools. BOTRIMAX is the technical and natural answer from MS Biotech: a solution designed to protect plants without compromise, enhancing the power of nature.

Do you want to protect your crops from Botrytis cinerea in a smart way?
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