{"id":42133,"date":"2026-06-26T13:53:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T13:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrounik.rs\/uncategorized\/erwix-biological-protection-of-vegetables-against-bacterial-and-fungal-diseases\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T13:25:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T13:25:46","slug":"erwix-biological-protection-of-vegetables-against-bacterial-and-fungal-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agrounik.rs\/en\/council-of-agronomists\/vegetable-growing\/erwix-biological-protection-of-vegetables-against-bacterial-and-fungal-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"ERWIX \u2013 Biological protection of vegetables against bacterial and fungal diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ERWIX<\/a><\/strong> is a microbiological biofungicide and biobactericide based on the beneficial bacterium Bacillus subtilis<\/strong>, intended to protect vegetable crops from a significant number of phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria.<\/p>\n\n

Bakterija Bacillus subtilis<\/em> proizvodi prirodne antimikrobne metabolite, poput surfaktina<\/strong>, koji spre\u010davaju razvoj i \u0161irenje prouzrokova\u010da biljnih bolesti. Pored direktnog delovanja na patogene, preparat doprinosi uspostavljanju povoljne mikrobiolo\u0161ke ravnote\u017ee u zoni korena i na povr\u0161ini biljke. <\/p>\n\n

What diseases does ERWIX work against?<\/h2>\n\n

ERWIX works preventively and curatively against a large number of economically significant diseases in vegetable production:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Botrytis cinerea<\/em><\/strong> (grey rot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Alternaria solani<\/em><\/strong> (black spot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fusarium spp.<\/em><\/strong> (fusarium wilt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Verticillium spp.<\/em><\/strong> (verticillium wilt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pythium spp.<\/em><\/strong> (laying seedlings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Xanthomonas spp.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pseudomonas<\/em> spp.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Protection of seedlings from lodging (Pythium spp.)<\/h2>\n\n

    Seedling lodging, caused by species of the genus Pythium<\/strong>, is one of the most damaging diseases in the production of vegetable seedlings. The infection leads to the decay of young plants and a significant reduction in the quality of seedlings. <\/p>\n\n

    Method of Application<\/h3>\n\n

    Dose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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    • 100 ml per 10 l of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Method of application:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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      • watering seedlings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • solution consumption: 0.7\u20131 l\/m\u00b2<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Preventive application of ERWIX reduces the possibility of pathogen development and ensures a healthy start to production.<\/p>\n\n

        Protection against fusarium and verticillium wilt<\/h2>\n\n

        Fusarium wilt (Fusarium spp.<\/em>) and Verticillium wilt (Verticillium spp.) are among the most important soil diseases in vegetable production. Pathogens attack the root system and the conducting vessels of the plant, which leads to wilting, stunted growth and reduced yield. <\/p>\n\n

        Application through the irrigation system<\/h3>\n\n

        Dose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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        • 1 l per 5 acres<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Method of application:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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          • preventively or immediately after planting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • application through the irrigation system<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • repeat the treatment after 7 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            Foliar application<\/h2>\n\n

            To protect the aerial parts of the plant, ERWIX is applied as:<\/p>\n\n

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            • 1\u20132% solution<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              Foliar treatments contribute to the protection of plants from bacterial and fungal infections during the growing season.<\/p>\n\n

              Advantages of ERWIX<\/h2>\n\n
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              • Biological protection against bacterial and fungal diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Preventive and curative action<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • It reduces the development of pathogens in the soil and on the plant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • It supports the natural microbiological balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Suitable for application through the irrigation system and foliar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Contributes to the reduction of the use of chemical agents for plant protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Suitable for sustainable and environmentally friendly production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                Why choose ERWIX?<\/h2>\n\n

                Timely application of the ERWIX<\/strong> preparation enables healthier plant development from the seedling stage, reduces the pressure of the most important soil and foliar pathogens and contributes to more stable and safer vegetable production. Thanks to the beneficial bacterium Bacillus subtilis<\/em>, plants receive natural protection, while at the same time the biological activity of the soil is preserved and the need for chemical protection agents is reduced. <\/p>\n\n

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