When a new vineyard season begins, early crop protection becomes critical. The initial vegetative stages determine a large part of the yield and grape quality potential.
BELVINE® is a strategic biofungicide for grapevine designed to provide preventive protection against downy and powdery mildew from the start of the crop cycle.
Vineyard health directly defines harvest quality. BELVINE® represents a major step forward in sustainable fungal disease management.
Early-Season Protection Against Downy and Powdery Mildew in Vineyards
Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) are among the most limiting diseases in viticulture worldwide.
BELVINE® works preventively by strengthening the vine’s natural defense system before pathogens establish infection.
What is BELVINE®? A Biofungicide Based on ABE-IT 56 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae
BELVINE® is formulated with ABE-IT 56, a complex of bioactive molecules derived from the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
This compound functions as a plant defense elicitor, activating the vine’s natural resistance mechanisms in a sustainable way.
It is ECOCERT certified and registered for organic agriculture in Spain and Portugal.
Mode of Action: Plant Defense Activator (Elicitor Technology)
ABE-IT 56 stimulates plant defense mechanisms through:
Activation of Salicylic and Jasmonic Acid Pathways
These pathways coordinate plant immune responses, allowing a faster and stronger reaction against fungal pressure.
Structural Reinforcement Against Fungal Penetration
It strengthens plant cell structures, making pathogen entry more difficult.
Systemic Defense Signaling
Defense signals are transmitted throughout the plant, ensuring whole-plant protection.
Since it contains no living microorganisms, BELVINE® ensures molecular consistency, stability, and reliable performance.
Key Benefits for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs
- Activates natural defenses without leaving residues.
- Reduces reliance on copper and sulfur fungicides.
- Compatible with IPM strategies.
- Approved for organic farming.
- Liquid formulation for easy application and uniform coverage.
BELVINE® does not act as a traditional contact fungicide; instead, it enhances the plant’s intrinsic defense capacity.
A Sustainable Alternative to Copper and Sulfur in Viticulture
Reducing heavy metal accumulation in vineyards is a growing priority in European agriculture.
BELVINE® supports strategies aimed at:
- Lower copper input.
- Residue-free grape production.
- Sustainable vineyard management.
It can be used:
- Alone in organic programs.
- In combination with copper or sulfur.
- In organic, integrated, or conventional systems.
Preventive Application at Pre-Bloom and Bloom Stages
Preventive application is recommended:
• At pre-bloom stage.
• At the end of flowering.
• Under high disease risk conditions.
Its flexibility allows integration into various vineyard protection programs.
BELVINE®: Next-Generation Biofungicide for Sustainable Viticulture
Available in 5 L format and commercialized in Spain and Portugal, BELVINE® represents the new generation of biofungicides:
- Effective.
- Sustainable.
- Residue-free.
- Aligned with European agricultural transition goals.
BELVINE®: zero mildew, zero residues. Just better grapes.
Stay ahead of downy and powdery mildew from the start of the season.
Integrate BELVINE® into your program and move toward more sustainable, residue-free viticulture.
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