Extensively trialed over 4 continents, 215+ trials, third party evaluation, farmer approved
83% average control of Black Spot (P. citricarpa) in Lemons. Improving 1st quality grade produce by 14% over grower standard practice.
80% control of Alternaria Solani increasing yield by 15.5% and improved higher quality potato grading of 80-400 grams.
74% of control in oidiopsis in Tomato
(leveillula taurica Lev.).
Utilizing an innovative delivery system, Vacres employs the duo power of metallic bicarbonate and a specialized surfactant package to target and control fungicidal and fungistatic disease. The intelligent formulation reacts to create a novel technology – a Methyl Carbonate Barrier, MtHCO3, this provides enhanced fungistatic ability and redefines rainfastness. The proprietary technology of Vacres achieves total protection using powerful modes of action.
In a targeted demonstration trial conducted in Delmas on a commercial cabbage field, Vacres’ advanced formulation showcased superior deposition and surface coverage characteristics. Utilizing it’s integrated system of novel humectants, precision wetting agents, and dynamic spreaders, which facilitates enhanced fungicidal contact and uniformity and early initiation of the Methyl Carbonate Barrier—a proprietary fungistatic matrix—designed to prolong surface protection and suppress pathogen re-infection.
Showing the difference between the application of Vacres with Methyl Carbonate Barrier (left) and raw potassium bicarbonate (right)
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Field trials confirm that Vacres™ delivers consistent protection against both early blight (Alternaria solani) and late blight (Phytophthora infestans), regardless of the application dose. Across all treatments, Vacres™ matched the performance of standard fungicides like Mancozeb in both disease control and overall yield
Demonstrative presentation of Vacres’ preventative capabilities on cucurbit plants within a greenhouse setting, illustrating differential outcomes between Vacres-treated (right) and untreated control (left specimens.
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The technology promotes the conversion of methyl groups at the plant surface into carbonates and bicarbonates, which integrate into the waxy layer. This shifts surface polarity, forming a Methyl Carbonate Barrier that enhances the plant’s natural fungistatic defense.
Increasing the osmotic pressure on the leaf surface by creating a K+ imbalance, resulting in fungal spore dehydration.
Formulated surfactants in VACRES give antimicrobial properties with interaction and disruption of pathogen bi-lipid membranes causing instability and cell leakage
A key mode of action of Vacres is its ability to elevate the intracellular pH of fungal pathogens. Fungi are highly sensitive to alkaline conditions, which disrupt critical cellular structures and functions. This rapid increase in pH damages fungal cells, disrupts energy production, and leads to cell death.
This mode of action kills fungi by pulling water out of their cells, causing them to shrink, disrupt metabolism, and lose structural integrity—ultimately leading to cell death.
