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ProBio® Seed Health

In today’s seed industry, organic seed health is a two-fold responsibility, requiring both delivery of clean seed to the grower and compliance with phytosanitary regulations. Yield is a key factor when developing seed technologies; however, potential overall yield and harvest quality are at stake without clean and healthy seed. In addition, seed-borne diseases are a serious issue that costs the seed industry a significant amount of revenue each year. In response to today’s challenges, Germains offers a variety of organic seed health technologies that support organic growers.

Organic seed health technologies provide a range of benefits that maximize your crop’s potential and are compliant with phytosanitary requirements.

ProBio® organic seed health technologies offer many benefits, including:

ProBio^® Actinovate®

ProBio Actinovate is a biological fungicide manufactured by Monsanto Bio Ag. that is composed of the Streptomyces lydicus WYEC strain of bacteria. Germains ProBio Actinovate can be used to protect against Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Phytophthora, Fusarium, Sclerotinia, and other root decay fungi.

Species availability:
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cucumber/Gherkin, Endive, Escarole, Jalapeno, Melon, Onion/Shallot, Pea, Pepper, Pumpkin, Radicchio, Radish, Red Beet, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon

Healthy crops start with clean seeds.

ProBio^® gopure^® is a NOP compliant seed disinfection process that effectively removes seed-borne pathogens such as Pseudomonas spp. from Swiss chard, beet, coriander, and kale and Xanthomonas spp. from carrot and Brassica seeds. Far superior to standard hot water treatment, ProBio gopure is a cost-effective process that uses proprietary methods to effectively disinfect seeds without impacting shelf life or germination. Reap the disinfection benefits plus reduce multi-embryo post-harvest volunteers with ProBio gopure enhance!

Key Benefits

Significantly reduces Pseudomonas spp. and Xanthomonas

Helps to reduce unknown transfer of seed borne pathogens into the field

Removal of seed-borne pathogens improves overall crop health, helping to optimize yield

Disinfects seed without impacting shelf life or germination

Certified third-party pathology and germination testing for quality assurance

NOP-compliant seed disinfection that delivers results

We deliver valuable and sustainable results for long-term success. Third-party lab results show a significant reduction in seed-borne pathogens. Inquire to learn more about Germains seed disinfection services.

Safe alternative to hot water disinfection

When producing baby leaf crops, bacterial leaf spot infestations can result in a complete crop loss. Harvesting clean, organic, pathogen-free seed is a challenge for seed producers and growers. Short of discarding the seed or accepting a decline in harvest quality, seed producers have few viable options to recover their seed until now.

Ready to disinfect your seeds?

Ensure the healthiest start for your crops with this NOP-compliant seed disinfection. Discover how Germains seed disinfection solution, approved for organic use, can help you achieve stronger germination and healthier plants.

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* Please note that ProBio gopure for Kale requires a seed count of 125,000 seeds per lb for processing. Microplastic-Free.

Species availability:
Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cilantro (Coriander), Kale, Red Beet, Swiss chard, Turnip

ProBio^® Mycostop^®

Mycostop, manufactured by Verdera OY, is a concentrated mixture of dried spores and mycelium ray fungus, Streptomyces griseoviridis Strain K61. Germains ProBio Mycostop can be used to protect against soil pathogens such as Pythium, Fusarium, and Phomopsis. ProBio Mycostop has shown suppression of Botrytis grey mold and root rots such as Phytophthora and Rhizoctonia.

Mycostop® is registered by Verdera OY.

Species availability:
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leek, Onion/Shallot, Radish, Spinach, Tomatoes

ProBio^® T-22

T-22 is a specific strain of Tricodermia formulation developed by Bioworks, Inc. T-22 is a concentrated mixture of dried spores of a specialized hybrid strain of Trichoderma harzarium Rifai Strain T-22. Germains ProBio T-22 provides protection against plant root pathogens such as Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Clyindrocladium, and Thielaviopsis.

Species availability:
Arugula, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cucumber/Gherkin, Endive, Escarole, Jalapeno, Kale, Melon, Onion/Shallot, Parsley, Pea, Pepper, Pumpkin, Radicchio, Radish, Red Beet, Spinach, Squash, Swiss chard, Tomatoes, Watermelon