Nematicidal composition comprising
The present invention refers to a composition comprising Bacillus subtilis (DSM 17231) and Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 17236) with nematocidal effect against phytonematodes on plants and/or its habitat, to its use and process for its preparation, use of Bacillus subtilis (DSM 17231) and Bacillus licheniformis (DSM 17236), processes for controlling, combating and conferring specific resistance to phytonematodes, and a kit.
1. A composition comprising:
(i) 2.4% to 3.0% by weight of a Bacillus subtilis strain DSM 17231 with retained or improved nematicidal properties;
(ii) 2.4% to 3.0% by weight of a Bacillus licheniformis strain DSM 17236 with retained or improved nematicidal properties;
(iii) 93.0% to 94.2% by weight maltodextrin; and
(iv) silicon dioxide.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 3.0% by weight of the Bacillus subtilis strain.
3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 3.0% by weight of the Bacillus licheniformis strain.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 3.0% by weight of the Bacillus subtilis strain and 3.0% by weight of the Bacillus licheniformis strain.
5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises 1.0% silicon dioxide.
6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of a powder, a solution, a slurry, and granules.
7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the composition is a wettable powder.
8. A kit comprising the composition of claim 1 and instructions for using the kit.