What are resistance inductors
Welcome to this new Itaka article where we will try to provide a simple explanation of resistance inductors. In fact, we also specialize in the production and use of resistance inducers that enable better management of your crops.
Resistance inducers are substances that stimulate plants’ natural defenses against biotic stresses, such as fungal and bacterial attacks, and abiotic stresses, such as thermal or mechanical . They function as “elicitors,” that is, they activate or increase the expression of resistance genes present in plant cells . They can have different chemical nature: algae extracts, plant compounds, protein extracts of microorganisms or synthetic molecules .
Why resistance inducers are important
Resistance inducers play a key role in biological and integrated pest management in agriculture. They support farm defense protocols, making plants more tolerant to stresses and active subjects of their own health. They make it possible to reduce the use of insecticides, fungicides and other agrochemicals, encouraging more sustainable agronomic techniques. They fit well into integrated production strategies along with other traditional means of defense.
What to do to maximize the action of inducers
To take full advantage of resistance inducers, it is essential to act early on healthy, vigorous plants, stimulating their defenses before contact with pathogens, so as to achieve a massive and timely reaction at the time of infection . They should be used consistently throughout the growing season to predispose plants to greater stress tolerance. Expert agronomic advice can help you define the right technical strategies for your situation and which inducers to use to achieve your production goals.
Our resistance inductors
Itaka Crop Solution offers a range of proven resistance inducers based on natural substances such as mustard, onion or Trichoderma. Specially formulated to maximize the resistance response of plants, our products can integrate into defense programs to reduce the use of environmentally high-impact or recalled synthetic pesticides such as fumigants or systemic insecticides. Contact us to learn about the inductor line best suited to your needs.
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