Verticillium chlamydosporium is a nematophagous fungus producing a chymoelastase-like protease that degrades nematode proteins directly. This fungus secretes several proteases when cultured with soya peptone and has been purified to apparent homogeneity.
Uses: It is a promising biological control agent for root-knot nematodes across various crops, attacking nematode eggs and females by forming a network of hyphae that penetrates and consumes them.
Composition:
Verticillium Chlamydosporium: 1.00% w/w
Carboxymethyl Cellulose: 1.00% w/w
Carrier (Talc Powder): 98.00% w/w
Type: Bio-Insecticide Technical Name: Verticillium chlamydosporium CFU Count: 2×10^8 per gm (min) Purpose: Controls nematodes such as root-knot, reiniform, and citrus nematodes.
Application & Dosage:
Seed Treatment: 7 gm/kg of seeds; mix and shade dry before sowing.
Nursery Beds: 100 gm/sq. meter
Soil Application: 2 kg/acre (either via drip/conventional system or mixed with 300-500 kg FYM, incubate, then broadcast).
Beneficial for Crops: Includes tomato, brinjal, carrot, okra, chillies, cabbage, cauliflower, cucurbits, beetroot, paddy, cotton, sugarcane, wheat, sorghum, sunflower, groundnut, ginger, turmeric, legumes, and ornamental plants like rose and gerbera.
