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AGTIV® FORTIFY™ protects the root system with an expanded barrier against pathogens* and improves nutrient and water absorption thanks to mycorrhizae & Bacillus.

Bacillus Bacillus
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Bacillus pumilus
Mycorrhizae Mycorrhizae
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Rhizophagus irregularis (formerly known as Glomus intraradices)
  • Forms a protective physical barrier around the expanded root system
  • Protects plants against pathogens and reduces disease incidence*
  • Boosts plant growth and productivity

How Bacillus and Mycorrhizae Work

Expansion of Absorption Area

Mycorrhizae increase the area of nutrient and water absorption up to 100 times thanks to their vast network of external hyphae that explore the soil.

Biofilm Formation

Meanwhile, Bacillus bacteria multiply to form a biofilm around the roots and hyphae. 

Root System Protection 

This biofilm contains lipopeptides, biofungicidal molecules that protect the entire extended root system, forming a natural defense zone against pathogens.

Root Penetration

The thread-like structures of mycorrhizal fungi, called hyphae, penetrate roots, creating an internal network of vesicles and arbuscules that facilitate nutrient exchange.

Key Benefits of Bacillus and Mycorrhizae for Crops

Curious to see how AGTIV® FORTIFY™ can improve your crops? This technology featuring a combination of Bacillus and mycorrhizae protects your plants from pathogens, suppresses root diseases*, and boosts growth, survival, and productivity. For you, this means reduced need for fungicide drench applications, saving time and money, while resulting in healthier plants and enhanced, uniform growth.

* Suppresses root diseases caused by specific pathogens (such as Fusarium, Pythium and Rhizoctonia), and also suppresses fungus gnats and thrips.

Ornamental

Crops/Usages

  • Annual bedding 
  • Potted flowering plants  
  • Potted foliage plants 
  • Perennials 
  • Propagation 
  • Trees and shrubs

 

Benefits

  1. Enhances the use of fertilizer and water 
  2. Promotes uniformity in plant growth rate and marketable yield
  3. Reduces incidence of plant root diseases (Fusarium, Pythium and Rhizoctonia)
  4. Increases vigor and resistance to stresses 
  5. Improves plant health and productivity
  6. Reduces plant loss
AGTIV FORTIFY - Calibrachoa
Comparative picture of calibrachoa without vs with AGTIV® FORTIFY™. Plants are larger, darker green, and have an increased height, width, fresh weight, dry weight, and number of flowers.

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Controlled-Environment Agriculture

Crops/Usages

  • Vegetables 
  • Herbs and leafy greens 
  • Microgreens 
  • Propagation 
  • Small fruits and berries 
  • Transplants

 

Benefits

  1. Enhances the use of fertilizer and water 
  2. Increases resistance to stresses
  3. Improves plant strength and productivity
  4. Reduces incidence of plant root diseases (Fusarium, Pythium and Rhizoctonia)
  5. Promotes uniformity in plant growth rate and marketable yield
AGTIV FORTIFY - Cantaloup Comparison
Comparative picture of cantaloup without (A) vs with (B) AGTIV® FORTIFY™. Higher plant height, width and root dry weight.

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AGTIV FORTIFY - Bacillus biofilm
Microscope view of Bacillus biofilm around roots and mycorrhizal hyphae.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - biofilm and hyphae
Microscope view of Bacillus biofilm and mycorrhizal hyphae.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - Bacillus biofilm and mycorrhizal spores and hyphae
Microscope view of Bacillus biofilm and mycorrhizal spores and hyphae.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - Bacillus biofilm and mycorrhizal spores and hyphae
Microscope view of Bacillus biofilm and mycorrhizal spores and hyphae.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - Mycorrhizae
Root colonization by mycorrhizae.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - Bacillus Mycorrhizae
Bacillus and mycorrhizal hyphae around root.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - Biofilm
Protective biofilm formed by Bacillus.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - Root System
Expanded protected root system with Bacillus and mycorrhizae.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - Root Comparison
Roots without vs with AGTIV® FORTIFY™.
Source: Premier Tech
AGTIV FORTIFY - Bacillus biofilm and mycorrhizal hyphae
Microscope view of Bacillus biofilm around roots and mycorrhizal hyphae.
Source: Premier Tech

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