IRA Biotech 
Sigacure is a specialized biological formulation developed to support the management of Black Sigatoka disease in banana.
Black Sigatoka is a serious foliar disease of banana that progressively damages the leaves and photosynthetic activity, which adversely affects plant growth, bunch development and fruit quality.
Sigacure contains a selected consortium of beneficial microorganisms designed to establish on plant surfaces and support biological defence against Black Sigatoka disease pressure.
Produced using lyophilization (freeze-drying) technology to enhance microbial viability, stability and shelf life.
Composition
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Microbial strains | Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas spp., Lactobacillus buschinary |
| Microbial count | 2 × 10¹⁰ CFU |
| Technology | Lyophilization (freeze-drying) |
Mode of Action
The beneficial microorganisms in Sigacure colonize the banana leaf surface and act against disease-causing microorganisms.
The microbial consortium gives better disease management through competitive exclusion, microbial antagonism and the production of beneficial metabolites and enzymes, thereby increasing disease resistance.
Periodic application helps maintain beneficial microbial activity on the foliage and supports the plant's natural defence mechanisms.
Target Disease
Black Sigatoka in banana. Sigacure is specifically developed to support the management of Black Sigatoka, including disease pressure associated with early leaf symptoms, leaf streaks, dark leaf lesions, necrotic leaf areas, progressive leaf damage and premature leaf drying.
Key Benefits
- Biological support for Black Sigatoka management in banana.
- Establishes beneficial microbial colonization of leaf surfaces.
- Helps the plant's natural defence mechanisms.
- Better photosynthetically active foliage.
- Healthy plant and bunch development.
- Suitable for preventive and curative use in integrated disease-management programmes.
Dosage and Application
Dosage: 1 litre per acre, as a foliar spray or through drip.
Apply as a foliar spray in the evening hours, ensuring thorough and uniform coverage of the banana leaves, including areas susceptible to Black Sigatoka development.
Repeat applications may be made according to crop stage, disease pressure and prevailing environmental conditions.
Recommended Crop
Banana.
Targeted biological defence for Black Sigatoka · Healthier leaves · Better green-leaf retention · Healthier banana crops.
