Next generation Endophytic Trichoderma ready for Aussie growers

They are considered the next generation of Trichoderma because they live within the plant instead of in the soil.

Sabel-X Endophytic Trichoderma are a game changer Trichoderma, providing exceptional ROI.

Sabel-X Trichoderma directly interact with the gene expression inside the plant, switching on gene pathways depending on what the plant needs, resulting in consistently improved yields.

Sabel-X Trichoderma are robust.

They are microencapsulated for quick colonisation, protected from fertiliser and pesticide applications as they live within the plant, and usually require only one application as they have the same longevity as the plant.

Exceptional grower feedback has been the hallmark of this unique product, with Kevin Dobra from The Loose-Leaf Lettuce Company reporting: "We had been losing 80 per cent of our crop (spinach) and now we've got losses down to about 2pc."

Results including improved yields, improved establishment, improved germination, increased density, improved tolerance to stress and stronger plants, are being mirrored around the country for spinach and lettuce growers.

The Sabel-X Trichoderma are established inside the plant within 16 - 48 hours, which means the Trichoderma are protected from negative soil conditions, and from fertiliser and pesticide applications.

The strains of Endophytic Trichoderma chosen for Sabel-X are the result of 30+ years of methodical research on Trichoderma at Cornell University.

New technologies that track the switching on of the gene pathways show that Sabel-X Trichoderma switch on specific positive gene pathways depending on what the plant requires.

The gene pathways that can be switched on by the Trichoderma have a positive impact on germination, plant nutrition, water utilisation, growth and vigour, photosynthesis, root development, disease resistance, stress resistance, yield and quality.

This direct relationship Sabel-X Trichoderma have with the plant means different species and strains of Trichoderma are suitable for different plant types, which is not unlike Rhizobium which have different strains for different legumes.

Sabel-X Horticulture contains effective strains for all fruit trees, vegetables (except corn), nut crops, vines and legumes.

There are another four different crop specific types in the Sabel-X quintet for corn, cereals canola and cotton.

Sabel-X is distributed by Sustainable Farming Solutions.

The website has a large range of trial information www.sustainablefarming.com.au.