Tusal
Tusal is a natural fungicide that helps stop and manage soil diseases caused by harmful plant pathogens, utilizing a special blend of two types of Trichoderma (Trichoderma atroviride, T11, and Trichoderma asperellum, T25) that work synergistically. The live microorganisms in TUSAL help manage soilborne diseases such as Fusarium, Phytophthora, and Sclerotinia.
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Tusal is a biological fungicide with preventive and suppressive action against soil diseases caused by plant pathogens, thanks to its unique and exclusive composition of two Trichoderma species (Trichoderma atroviride, T11, and Trichoderma asperellum, T25), which have proven synergistic action. The live microorganisms in TUSAL help manage soilborne diseases, including Fusarium, Phytophthora, and Sclerotinia.
Tusal offers strong protection and attack against plant pathogens. It settles on plant roots and pushes out harmful microorganisms by quickly occupying the soil, thereby reducing the ability of these pathogens to cause disease and inhibiting the enzymes that help them spread. Additionally, Tusal releases substances with antibiotic activity that inhibit growth and eliminate pathogens. Through mycoparasitism, it detects and destroys various types of pathogens by parasitizing and perforating their cell walls. Furthermore, Tusal enhances plants’ natural defenses, thereby increasing their resistance to biotic stresses. It also encourages root growth, increasing their volume and extension, and facilitates the absorption of nutrients and water, which contributes to plant growth and productivity.
Benefits
- It inhibits growth and causes pathogen death through antibiotics, enzymes, and secondary metabolites. Through its mycoparasitism effect on Trichoderma hyphae, it directly targets the structures of the phytopathogenic fungus.
- It effectively controls many diseases such as Phytophthora sp., Rhizoctonia sp., Sclerotinia sp., Pythium sp., Fusarium sp., etc.
- It increases yields with improved soil exploration and nutrient uptake.
- It enhances plant physiology, increases resistance to abiotic stress, and promotes normal growth.
- This product is suitable for organic farming, without residues and without waiting before harvesting.
- It benefits fauna.
- It strengthens the plant’s defenses.
- It is approved against Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotinia, Fusarium, Phytophthora, etc.
- It is compatible with amino acids, mycorrhizae, and PGRPs and is easy to use and apply (drip irrigation and spray applications).
Suggested crops, dosages, and application stages
- Strawberry (outdoor and greenhouse): For Phytophthora (Phytophthora spp.) infestation of neck and roots, seedlings, and fruits, the dosages are 50 g, 200 g, and 200 g, respectively. Apply the first application during transplanting or up to 2–3 weeks later, and repeat the process at 21-day intervals. The maximum number of applications per growing season is three, each lasting 21 days.
- Tomato, eggplant, and pepper (outdoor and greenhouse): For attacks on the neck and roots of plants and fruits by phytophthora (Phytophthora spp.), fusarium (Fusarium spp.), rhizoctonia (Rhizoctonia solani), pythium (Pythium spp.), and sclerotinia (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), the dosages are 100 g/ha (first application) and 50 g/ha (for subsequent applications). The first transplant application will be submitted, and subsequent applications will be made every 15 to 30 days. The maximum number of applications per growing season is five every 15-30 days.
- Cucumber and zucchini (outdoor and greenhouse): For attack on the neck and roots, plants, and fruits by phytophthora (Phytophthora spp.), fusarium (Fusarium spp.), rhizoctonia (Rhizoctonia solani), and pythium (Pythium spp.), the dosages are 100 g/ha (first application) and 50 g/ha (for subsequent applications). The first application should be made at the time of transplanting, and the following applications at 15- to 30-day intervals. The maximum number of applications allowed per growing season is five, with each application spaced 15 to 30 days apart.
- Lettuce and similar salad crops: escarole (bittercress), corn salad, and rocket (outdoors and greenhouse): For sclerotinia (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) infestation, the dosage is 100 g/ha (first application) and 50 g/ha (for subsequent applications). Apply the first application immediately upon transplanting, followed by subsequent applications every 15 to 30 days. The maximum number of applications per growing season is five every 15-30 days.
- Ornamental and flowering plants, trees, shrubs, cut flowers, roses, and bulbs (outdoor and greenhouse): for attack of the neck and roots, seedlings, and fruits by phytophthora (Phytophthora spp.), fusarium (Fusarium spp.), rhizoctonia (Rhizoctonia solani), pythium (Pythium spp.), and sclerotinia (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), the dosages are 100 g/ha (first application) and 50 g/ha (for subsequent applications). The first application shall be for transplanting; the rest will be for 15 to 30 days. The maximum number of applications allowed per growing season is five, with each application spaced 15 to 30 days apart.
Additional information
- We use it as a preventative measure.
- Spring applications to strawberries are made after dormancy, when the soil temperature is 10-15°C. We use it as a preventive measure. The maximum dose per growing season is 600 g/ha.
- The maximum dose per season is 300 g/ha for vegetables, ornamentals, and flowering plants.
- The soil temperature during application should be between 12°C and 37°C. The most suitable temperature for fungal growth is between 25°C and 30°C.
- The soil pH should be > 2 and < 9. The most suitable pH for fungal growth is 4-7.
- Soil moisture and organic matter content are key factors influencing fungal growth and activity. A suitable soil moisture content is between 70% and 80%.
- A high salt content in the soil inhibits the growth of the fungus.