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SheathGuard


Soil and seed borne disease controlling bacteria
Pseudomonas fluorescens (RSPF0033)

BioNematicide

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Applications


Formulations Carrier powder Soluble powder
Potency 1 X 10 ^ 8 CFu/ g 1x 10 ^8 CFu/g
Application Type Seed dressing, Soil application Seed dressing, Soil application

Registration and Certifications


Indian Pesticides Regulatory (CIB) Organic Certification – NPOP India National Bio Diversity Board Compliance – India Access benefit sharing agreement (ABS) – Nagoya protocol
Being registered Yes Yes Yes

Ecological Parameters


Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) Re-entry barrier Safe to predators, parasites and pollinators
Not applicable 0 Days 0 Days Yes

SheathGuard contains vegetative cells of Pseudomonas fluorescens. The composition is customised to comply with regulatory guidelines of respective countries. Pseudomonas fluorescens is a proprietary strain and compliant with National Bio Diversity Authority guidelines and has Access Benefit Sharing (ABS) agreement with the State Bio Diversity Board for payment of royalty to the habitat from where the microbes have been isolated.

Metabolite production: SheathGuard produces metabolites and enzymes which have nematicidal properties and outcompete many pathogenic bacteria and suppress pathogens in the rhizosphere and plant system.

Growth: Once inside, SheathGuard replicates and consumes the nematodes' internal organs and blood-like fluid, the hemolymph eventually killing it. SheathGuard infects the nematode on contact and do not need to be consumed by nematode to cause infection.

Environment factors: The rate at which SheathGuard kills the nematode is dependent on temperature and humidity. High humidity is essential for conidial germination and infection establishes between 24 to 48 hours. The infected nematodes may live for three to five days after hyphal penetration and, after death of nematode, the conidiophores bearing conidia are produced on cadaver. The fungus is specific to Nematodes. Nematodes die before the fungus is visible.

  • • SheathGuard effectively controls most of the economically important diseases like sheath blight of rice and banana and other bacterial wilts, seed borne and soil borne fungal diseases in crops.
  • • Pathogenic fungi load reduction leads to improved plant health and thereby increased crop productivity.
  • • It colonizes roots, increases root mass and health, and consequently provides increase in yield.
  • • SheathGuard can be used as an effective component in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes, thereby leading to a reduction in use of chemical fertilizers and creating a safer environment.


  • Types of formulation

    SheathGuard is available in the following formulations:

    • • Carrier Powder – CP (Potency: 1x10^8 CFU/g)
    • • Soluble powder- SP (Potency: 1x10^8 CFU/g)

  • Dose and Application

    The following table gives details on Application methods and doses for the different formulations

    Carrier powder Soluble powder
    Potency 1x10^8 CFU/g 1x10^8 CFU/g
    Seed dressing 1 Kg seed: 10 g SheathGuard + 10 g crude sugar 1 Kg seed: 10 g SheathGuard + 10 g crude sugar
    Soil application(Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) 1 Acre dose: 10-50 Kg
    1 Ha dose: 25-125 Kg
    Seasonal crops
    First application: At land prepration stage / sowing / planting
    Second application: Three weeks after first application
    1 Acre dose: 10-50 Kg
    1 Ha dose: 25-125 Kg
    Seasonal crops
    First application: At land prepration stage / sowing / planting
    Second application: Three weeks after first application
    Soil application(Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials 1 Acre dose: 10-50 Kg
    1 Ha dose: 25-125 Kg
    Apply 2 times in 1 year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon
    1 Acre dose: 10-50 Kg
    1 Ha dose: 25-125 Kg
    Apply 2 times in 1 year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon
  • Application method Notes

    Seed Dressing:Mix SheathGuard with crude sugar in sufficient water to make a slurry and coat seeds and dry in shade and sow / broadcast / dibble in the field. Do not store treated / coated seeds more than 24 hrs

    Soil Application: SheathGuard can be used as under:

    • 1. Mix at recommended doses with compost and apply at early life stages of crop along with other biofertilizers. First application: At land prepration stage / sowing / planting. Second application: Three weeks after first application
    • 2. Mix SheathGuard at recommended doses in sufficient water and drench soil at early leaf stage/ 2-4 leaf stage / early crop life cycle
    • 3. Drip Irrigation: If there are insoluble particles, filter the solution and add to drip tank.
    • 4. Long duration crops / Perennial / Orchard crops: Dissolve SheathGuard at recommended doses in sufficient water and apply as a drenching spray near root zone twice a year. It is recommended to have first application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall/ spring season and second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn/ fall season.

  • Compatibility

    Compatible with other BioPesticides, biofertilizers, organic fertilizers, organic manures, biopesticides, vermicompost, sea kelp (seaweed fertilizer), protein hydrolysates, organic carbon and rock phosphate.

    NOTE: It is advisable to have a one-week gap if soil application pesticides are to be used after application of SheathGuard


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    PACKAGING


  • Carrier based powder formulation

    Packing material: Aluminium pouches, BiLaminate pouches

    Pack size: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 Kg


    Shipper box dimensions:

    Pack Size No of units per box Packing material
    100g 100 or 50 Bi Laminate pouch
    250g 50 or 40 Bi Laminate pouch
    500g 30 Bi Laminate pouch
    1kg 150 Bi Laminate pouch
    5kg 3 Product packed in Plastic liner placed in shipper box
    15kg 1 Product packed in Plastic liner placed in shipper box

  • Soluble powder formulation

    Packing material: Aluminium pouches, BiLaminate pouches

    Pack size: 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 Kg


    Shipper box dimensions:

    Pack Size No of units per box Packing material
    100g 100 or 50 Bi Laminate pouch
    250g 50 or 40 Bi Laminate pouch
    500g 30 Bi Laminate pouch
    1kg 150 Bi Laminate pouch
    5kg 3 Product packed in Plastic liner placed in shipper box
    15kg 1 Product packed in Plastic liner placed in shipper box

  • Shipper box material

    • Corrugated brown 5 Ply paper box with carrying strap

    • Corrugated white 5 ply/7 ply laminated paper box with carrying strap



Storage

Store in ambient temperature, not more than 35 degrees Celsius. Preferably store between 4 – 10-degree Celsius. Keep container closed after use. Store in a dry place.


Shelf life

SheathGuard has a shelf life of 6 months from the date of manufacturing.


Customization

SheathGuard composition can be customized to meet local regulatory guidelines.

SheathGuard is offered in India - as Pseudomonas fluorescens – Biopesticide under Central Insecticides Board (CIB) of Govt of India with label claim of Pseudomonas fluorescens with 1*10^8 CFU/g in carrier-based powder formulation.

SheathGuard is also offered as Soluble Powder formulation (1x 10 ^8 CFu/g).

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