 It has been shown to provide protection against such pathogens as "Rhizoctonia", "Pythium" and even "Armillaria".It is found naturally in soil and is effective as a seed dressing in the control of seed and soil-borne diseases including "Rhizoctonia solani", "Macrophomina phaseolina" and "Fusarium" species.When it is applied at the same time as the seed, it colonizes the seed surface and kills not only the pathogens present on the cuticle, but also provides protection against soil-borne pathogens.