ASPERELLO
T34 BIOCONTROL
MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Trichoderma products are a dime a dozen these
days, Asperello stands out from the crowd.
 Based on the unique beneficial fungus
Trichoderma asperellum T34
Isolated from Fusarium suppressive
compost
 Selected from among several hundred
Trichoderma strains for efficacy and
aggressiveness against diseases
 Highly concentrated (≥109 CFU/g),
therefore active at low dose rate
 Root protection with Asperello comes
at a very attractive price
ASPERELLO PROTECTS
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
AGAINST THE MAJOR
ROOT DISEASES
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Fusarium
Pythium
Phytophthora
Rhizoctonia
EPA Reg. No: 87301-1-91594: Greenhouse ornamentals: suppression of Fusarium sp., Pythium sp., Phytophthora sp., Rhizoctonia sp.
New extensions to edible crops under preparation.
A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE
Apply Asperello preventatively. Not only will it protect your plants from diseases, often it also stimulates root development in
the absence of pathogens.
Asperello has multiple modes of action. That’s why the product is flexible, efficient in many situations and against many
diseases. Furthermore, in contrast to chemical pesticides, resistance development is not a worry.
Asperello colonizes the roots, forms a barrier against pathogens and supports healthy root growth
Asperello triggers plant’s natural defense mechanisms
Asperello parasitizes and actively kills pathogens
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RESULTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!
Commercial greenhouse naturally infected
with Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. dianthi
4
0,7
3,5
0,6
2,5
2
1,5
1
0,4
0,3
0,2
0
0
Untreated control
Asperello
Untreated Asperello
0,5
0,1
0,5
Disease incidence
3
Disease score
Disease severity
Disease severity
Commercial greenhouse
treated with Asperello
Untreated control
Trichoderma
Chemical
TrichodermaChemical
reference
reference
Asperello
Untreated Asperello
reference reference
Efficacy of Asperello against Fusarium oxysporum in carnation
Trichoderma
Trichoderma
reference
reference
Chemical
reference
Efficacy of Asperello against Pythium in pansies
Key Product features:
WP formulation suitable for dip, spray, drench, irrigation
500 gram (17,64 oz) package
2 year shelf life at 40°F (4°C)
Temperature range for optimum activity : 68°-95°F (20-35°C) and pH 6-8
Colonizes different substrates including soil, peat, coir, composted waste, perlite, rockwool
For combined use with chemical fungicides check www.biobestgroup.com
WHY CHOOSE ASPERELLO ?
 Proven efficacy against a broad range of
diseases
 Provides sustained root protection (up to 12
weeks)
 Friendly to the environment and the health of
the greenhouse worker
 Friendly to all beneficials
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No chemical residue
Healthy roots with less or no chemical pesticides
Resistance management tool
Easy to handle, suspends easily
Very cost-effective
An experienced Biobest advisor within reach to
answer any question
Asperello
T34 BIOCONTROL
is manufactured by Biocontrol Technologies
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