Tomato 1/1
Efficacy of BioAct®WG (10^10 spores/gram) against Nematodes in Tomato
Trial Design: Randomized Complete Block
Replication: 4
Equipment: KnapSack Sprayer partially in Conection with Drip Irrigation
In 2003 a GEP trial on Tomato was conducted in Zapponeta, Italy.
Additional to the BioAct®WG treatment the trial consisted of control and reference treatment.
| Timing of Application | Method | Rate of BioAct®WG | Reference |
| 2 weeks pre planting
02 August 2003 |
knapsack sprayer to bare soil of plots in greenhouse with incorporation by hoe | 4kg/ha | SOP |
| at planting
16 Augugst 2003 |
knapsack sprayer without nozzle, plants were then watered by sprayer lance in seedling trays to soil saturation | 0.1g/plant | not applied |
| 2 weeks post planting
29 August 2003 |
knapsack sprayer without nozzle, plants were then watered by sprayer lance in seedling trays to soil saturation | not applied | SOP |
| 6 weeks post planting
27 September 2003 |
knapsack sprayer connected with drip irrigation | 4kg/ha | SOP |
| 12 weeks post planting
08 November 2003 |
knapsack sprayer connected with drip irrigation | 4kg/ha | SOP |
The yield in plots treated with BioAct®WG was significantly higher than in control plots. The yield in plots treated with the reference was higher than in control plots but lower than in plots treated with BioAct®WG.
