LifeGard® WG contains a biological disease control agent (Bacillus mycoides isolate J, or BmJ) that reduces the occurrence and severity of plant disease by inducing the plant’s natural defense mechanisms against pathogens through a mechanism known as Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR). BmJ itself has no direct effect on plant pathogens, but preventative applications (before infection or appearance of disease symptoms) can reduce the incidence and severity of subsequent disease. LifeGard® WG is most effective when used in conjunction with or alternation with fungicides having other modes of action, registered for the control of labeled diseases.
