BIO-CONTROL
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processes of plants relating to
nutrient use efficiency,
produce quality and tolerance
to abiotic and biotic stress
factors. The nutrition
component is tailored to
support the specific biostimulants in their role relating
to the targeted growth stage.
Some products focus on root
systems, eliminating diseases
and stimulating nitrogen
fixing. Others target insects or
crop pathogens which cause
diseases or detrimental fungi.
The SA Bioproducts
Organisation (Sabo) has been
established to develop the
bio-control industry in South
Africa and to regulate the
activities of participants in
accordance with high ethical
and science-based standards.
It is the home organisation of
manufacturers and researchers in the field of bioproducts,
ie, biocontrol agents, plant
and microbial extracts, and
plant resistance enhancers.
The primary objective of Sabo
is to create a body that can
represent the entire industry
of bioproducts manufacturers,
marketers and researchers. It
also provides training.
There are various points that
the smallholder should bear
in mind when buying these
products.
Natural insect control by fungus
Be aware of the
specific disease
problems you
experience on
your plot.
Biological products
can be very
specific with
regard to disease
control.
Find out if the
proposed product
has been registered, in terms of
Act 36 of 1947.
Look for a label on
the packaging that Some biological products encourage root growth
range the biological agent is
contains specific information
active. This information is
about the product, such as
very useful for the effective
shelf life,
storing and application of
application
these products.
rate, active
organisms and Find out if the