University of Lahore Research Confirms: NUTREENT Suppresses Fusarium oxysporum Fungal Growth

Research Partner: The University of Lahore (Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

Report Date: August 22, 2024

Target Pathogen: Fusarium oxysporum (Vascular Wilt Disease)

The Challenge: Fusarium Wilt

Fusarium oxysporum is a destructive, soil-borne fungal pathogen that causes vascular wilt in crops. It thrives in warm, acidic soils and can survive for years in plant debris¹. The objective of this study was to determine if the probiotic bacterial growth in NUTREENT could act as a natural fungicide to safeguard crops.

The Methodology

Researchers at The University of Lahore designed a controlled laboratory experiment to test NUTREENT against three distinct morphological variants of the fungus (White, Green, and Black Fusarium).

The Institute utilized two distinct testing methods:

1. Drill Method: Fungal cultures were treated with varying concentrations of NUTREENT (100mL to 300mL dilutions) and monitored for 120 hours.

1. Plane Method: NUTREENT was integrated directly into the agar growth medium at concentrations of 10g, 15g, and 20g to test for inhibition zones.

Key Findings by The University of Lahore

The visual and biological data gathered by the Institute demonstrated clear antifungal efficacy:

• Universal Suppression: In the "Drill Method" tests, plates treated with NUTREENT showed a dramatic reduction in fungal colonization compared to the untreated control plates, which were overrun with fungal growth.

• Probiotic Defense: The "Plane Method" results confirmed that the bacterial (probiotic) activity of NUTREENT successfully inhibited the spread of Fusarium on the growth medium.

• Dose Response: The study noted positive results across multiple concentrations (10g, 15g, and 20g), proving the product is effective against Fusarium variants (White, Green, and Black).

Conclusion

The Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology concluded that the bacterial probiotics in NUTREENT suppress the growth of Fusarium oxysporum. By acting as a natural fungicide, NUTREENT offers a sustainable solution for disease management and optimal plant health.