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Effective and long-lasting
treatment with ReVive
Targeting Fusarium disease in Canary Island Date Palms
Signs of Infection
What is Fusarium Oxysporum?
•A fungus known as a
“cosmopolitan” pathogen,
found rather abundantly in
many agricultural species
•Symptoms: vascular wilt,
yellows, corm root, root rot,
and damping-off
–Most significant symptom:
vascular wilt which is the
cause of most disease
symptoms in the canary island
date palm
Fusarium oxysporum in culture
Disease pathogenesis
Active in between infected states in soil as saprophyte (organism feeding
off dead plant material)
Begins infection by invading plant’s root tips and advances through root
cortex intercellularly
Penetrates plant vasculature (xylem) through xylem pits
–After penetrating xylem the organism branches and produces
microconidia (spores), these spores are carried throughout the plant
by the sap stream
–As spores germinate new organisms invade adjacent xylem vessels
by penetrating xylem pits laterally
Fusarium’s Mode of Action
Fungus growth in vascular tissue
(affecting plants’ water supply)
Stomatal closure
Leaves wilt which leads to plant
death
The spread of
Fusarium
occurs
because
infectious
spores are
produced on
top of the
dead tissue
Evidence of Fusarium in plant
vasculature
Dark splotches are
vascular bundles infected
with fusarium
Cross-section of infected
grape plant, dark areas
on right hemisphere are
infected vascular
bundles
Fusarium in root
vasculature with green
fluorescent probe
attached
Cross-section of Canary Island
Date Palm
Analysis of ReVive
•Field analysis performed by Western Farm
Service (WFS)
•Soil analysis performed by Simplot
Soilbuilders & Western Laboratories
•In vitro analysis performed by independent
plant pathologist
Field Analysis
Test Field: Two Acres of Aromas Strawberries (unfumigated)
Gilbert Yerena, Elkhorn Road, Watsonfield, CA
Analyst: Jose Garcia, Western Farm Service
Principal Investigator: Jack May, PhD, Agronomist
Observations:
45 days after treatment of 1gpa Gladiator (now known as Revive)
a dramatic difference favoring the treated area was noted.
Soil Analysis
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Funded by: Simplot soilbuilders
Performed by: Harry Kreeft, Nematologist/Plant Pathologist
Western Laboratories, Inc.
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Untreated
Methyl Bromide
In-Line
Gladiator (ReVive)
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200
0
Propagules Fusarium per
Gram detected
Product
Evaluation
Untreated
Very High
Methyl Bromide
Very Low
In-Line
Medium
Gladiator (ReVive)
Medium
Conclusion: ReVive
outperformed competitors as a
methyl bromide (ozone depletor)
alternative in strawberries
Invitro Analysis
“ I finished the Fusarium Trial and am pleased to be
able to report that Gladiator (2 tsp/gallon) suppressed
Fusarium wilt on Cyclamen…”
“I can tell you that Gladiator has worked on Pythium
(three trials), Fusarium (two trials), cylindrocladium and
Ervinia (one trial each).”
-- Dr. Ann Chase, Plant Pathologist
How to keep your Canary
Island Date Palm Healthy
•Understand where are possibilities of infection
•How to prevent infections
•What strategic (long term) management can
maintain optimum growth conditions
Sources of Infection
• Soil with bad drainage can have a high
level of pathogens
• Infected tools for pruning (I.e. saw,
gloves, ladder, or clothing)
• Use of the same saw for pruning both
the fruits and fronds
• Multiple stressors occurring
simultaneously
Preventing Infection
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Treat infected soil quarterly
New saw per palm; avoid contact with soil
Sterilize saw with bleach and torch
Replace gloves
Sterilize ladder after contact with every
palm
Environmental Stressors and how
to manage them strategically
• Drought - water control
Deep watering less frequent in the fall to promote root
growth
• Salts - proper fertilizer application
• Mechanical Damage - pruning time, tools etc.
• Pathogens Consult plant pathologists
• Extreme temperatures
Deep watering during high temperature extremes
• Pests Consult Pest Control Advisors
What is Abscisic Acid (ABA)?
• ABA is a regulatory molecule in plants and an important signal in
triggering plant response to environmental stresses.
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Most effects of ABA seem to be related to water availability, acting as a
signal of reduced water availability. ABA conserves water by reducing
water loss, slowing growth and mediating adaptive responses.
Inducers
of ABA
 Drought stress
 Salt stress
 Temp. stress
Visual presence of excessive ABA in palms:
•Frond discoloration and decline, excessive fruit, and stunted
growth
•In diseased fronds ABA levels 50-300% higher compared to
healthy fronds
•Above average fruit set but evident lack of new fronds
•Consistent observation in xylem sap and frond tissues
How ReVive via ABA signaling
can restore palm health
RESTORATION of normal ABA levels
 ReVive contains a purer form of NPK. When NPK is
applied in a timely manner, ABA equilibrium is
restored.
 Application of ReVive directly to xylem and phloem
(using a special proprietary applicatior) ABA
equilibrium is restored.
Results and Testimonials
Restoration of palm frond growth by ReVive in extreme
diseased state.
18 months
treatment
Marked improvement after
treatment with ReVive
12 months
treatment
“Abartis Chemical Co. has been treating these trees and it
now appears that the two trees have been cured of the
disease.” -- Richard Fowler, owner of residence above
Treatment of palms for less
than a year’s time shows
prominent reversal of vascular
wilt and frond death
associated with fusarium
oxysporum
“Mr. Alyeshmerni helped save some of our
Canary Island Date Palms from fusarium
disease…. Since he has begun treating our
palms…they are disease free and growing
beautifully.” --Arnold Belinsky, homeowner
Cursory Overview of ReVive
Treatment
• Stage 1: Effective and thorough diagnosis of
diseased palm including assessment of extent of
diseased state
• Stage 2: Application of ReVive product directly into
palm vasculature with specialized applicator along
with pruning and removal of dead fronds from palm
• Stage 3: Regular reapplication of product over the
course of a year, along with regular pruning and soil
pH monitoring
Last words
SIGNIFICANT improvement occurs with
palms if treatment is begun promptly before
the disease progresses.
Please call for a FREE consulation
Alfred Alyeshmerni
Abartis Chemical Company
1800-CHEMGROW
1-800-243-6476