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| Biofungicide - SHEMER |
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| Safe pre and post harvest prevention of a wide range of rots |
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Overview
SHEMER is a biofungicide based on a patented naturally occurring strain of Metschnikowia fructicola.
SHEMER prevents the development of rots caused by a wide range of phytopathogenic fungi, including: Penicillium digitatum and P.italicum (citrus), P.expansum (pome and stone fruits), Botrytis cinerea, Rhizopus stolonifer (grapes and strawberries), Aspergillus niger (grapes), Fusarium and Sclerotinia sclerotium.
SHEMER is non-toxic and does not produce antibiotics.
It is permitted for both conventional and Organic farming.
Advantages
The biofungicide
SHEMER effectively controls a wide spectrum of crop/fungal rot combinations. It is suitable for both pre- and post-harvest applications, against rots that develop post-harvest.
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Safe for humans, plants and the environment |
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Based on a naturally occurring yeast strain |
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Harmless to non-target organisms and other |
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beneficial insects |
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Does not leave toxic residue during crop growth or |
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on harvested fruit (no re-entry limitations or delayed |
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time-to-harvest) |
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Does not produce toxins or antibiotics |
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Remains effective during storage |
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Suitable for IPM regimes, Compatible with fertilizers |
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and most of the relevant chemical pesticides |
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Shelf-life – up to one year |
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Field Results and Certification
SHEMER biofungicide was tested for several years under commercial conditions on citrus (in packing houses), table and wine grapes (in vineyards), strawberries (in commercial fields) and on sweet potatoes (in packing houses). Field trials were carried out in Israel, Turkey, Italy, and the USA.
Such trials confirmed that SHEMER treatments reduce rot and increase marketable yield compared to non-treated controls. Efficacy of this biofungicide was comparable with standard chemical treatments. SHEMER has been approved for organic agriculture by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture.
Application
SHEMER's water dispersible granule (WDG) formulation is suitable for application by conventional spraying or drenching equipment. For the prevention of post-harvest rot, SHEMER can be applied at the packing house or in the field prior to harvest.
See detailed paper about SHEMER biofungicide testing conditions and results
1. Development and commercial testing of Metschnikowia fructicola
2. New applications of SHEMER
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