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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read the entire label. Use strictly in accordance with Precautionary Statements, Directions for Use, and applicable State and Federal regulations. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other people, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Bioten  WP is a biofungicide containing naturally occurring and selected strains of antagonistic fungi, Trichoderma asperellum strain ICC 012 and Trichoderma gamsii strain ICC 080. Bioten  WP is particularly useful for the prevention of attacks to the root system and collar region of susceptible crops by the following phytopathogenic fungi: Armillaria spp., Fusarium spp., Phytophthora spp., pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Rosellinia spp., Sclerotinia spp., Sclerotium ro/fsii, Thielaviopsis basicola, and Verticillium spp. After application, Trichoderma colonize the soil and roots of the host plant and compete with plant-pathogenic fungi for space and nutrients. Moreover, the antagonists also attack the cell walls of pathogens with enzymes. Therefore, it is essential to apply Bioten  WP before colonization of fungal pathogens occurs. Bioten  WP should be applied up to 7 days before planting to initiate soil colonization before the crop is planted and reapplied at planting. For maximum effectiveness, 2 or more applications of Bioten  WP are recommended. Bioten  WP may be applied throughout the crop production cycle in order to maintain a high colonization of the root zone. Bioten  WP may be applied through fertigation systems in combination with the most common fertilizers. Bioten  WP may be used on the crops indicated on this label. Bioten  WP may be prepared in advance to initiate conidial germination 24-36 hours prior to treatment. To prepare a suspension, combine 1 pound of Bioten WP for every 1.25 gallons of water, and mix from time to time in order to promote the germination of conidia and obtain faster soil colonization. Subsequently, dilute the suspension in the amount of water that is stated in the Labeled Crops
and Use Rates table. Bioten  WP is a useful tool in managing chemical fungicide resistance.