TRUST THE AP PROTECTORS
At SAN Agrow, we harness nature to protect what matters most: Your harvest.
Crop protection enters a new era with our AP PROTECTORS: A trio of innovative biocontrol products designed to safeguard crop quality from blossom to storage. United by one powerful natural active ingredient, Aureobasidium pullulans — nature’s own microbial defender, these products form a comprehensive protection strategy for growers seeking sustainable and residue-free solutions.
We offer a proven, science-backed strategy to preserve crop quality. The result? Extended shelf-life, reduced waste, and maximized value for growers, handlers, retailers, and consumers. Discover how our AP PROTECTORS can elevate your crop protection strategy!
AUREO SHIELD
is an organic post-harvest fungicide that reduces post-harvest losses in citrus fruits. Powered by Aureobasidium pullulans, it protects against storage diseases like Geotrichum sp. and Peicillium sp.., without leaving chemical residues.
Why Choose AUREO SHIELD?
- Effective For All Storage Conditions: Continues to work in cold and ULO storage conditions
- Safe & Sustainable: Low resistance risk and environmentally friendly
- Organic & Residue-Free: Certified for organic use, leaves no harmful or chemical residues
The Science Behind
The secret behind AUREO SHIELD® is it’s active ingredient Aureobasidium pullulans, a natural microorganism that forms a living shield on the fruit surface. It continues to grow during storage, outcompeting harmful pathogens and blocking their entry, without leaving chemical residues. Its natural formula reduces losses, ensures freshness, safety, and sustainability, making it a smart choice for modern handlers:
How To Use AUREO SHIELD?
AUREO SHIELD® is a wettable granule containing two specialized strains of Aureobasidium pullulans. Apply as a spray or drench Use 2 g per liter of water.
BOTECTOR
is a highly effective biofungicide containing Aureobasidium pullulans to fight gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) and more in grape, strawberry, tomato, and other specialty crops.
Why Choose BOTECTOR?
- Crop & User Friendly: No impact on crop quality & easy to use with no special handling required
- Organic & Residue-Free: Certified for organic use, leaves no harmful or chemical residues
- Rainfast: Remains effective after rain; moderate rainfall even enhances the active ingredient growth by 20%
- Resistance & Environmental Safety: Low risk of resistance, safe for beneficial insects & the environment
The Science Behind
BOTECTOR® uses beneficial, naturally occurring microbes to outcompete fungal pathogens like Botrytis by occupying their infection sites. The beneficial microbes establish themselves on the plant surface, creating a protective barrier, without producing harmful metabolites or residues.
How To Use BOTECTOR?
BOTECTOR® is applied preventively, ideally before disease pressure builds. It integrates easily into IPM programs and can be used alone or with conventional fungicides.
With no residues and minimal pre-harvest intervals, BOTECTOR® offers flexible protection that extends into post-harvest stages.
BLOSSOM PROTECT
is a highly active bactericide used to fight fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) and storage diseases in pome fruit, based on the naturally occuring microorganism Aureobasidium pullulans.
Why Choose BLOSSOM PROTECT?
- High Efficacy: Prevents fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) and storage diseases in pome fruits
- Organic & Residue-Free: Suitable for organic use, with no harmful residues
- Safe & Sustainable: Safe for flowers and pollinators
- Cold-Resistant: Continues to work in cold and ULO storage conditions
The Science Behind
- Effective Control of Fire Blight: BLOSSOM PROTECT™ works through multiple, highly effective modes of action to prevent fire blight. It safeguards your trees, protects your orchard, and safeguards your harvests for years to come.
- Control of Storage Diseases: BLOSSOM PROTECT™ is an organic solution that reduces storage rots by blocking pathogens from accessing entry points on pome fruit surfaces, protecting quality and reducing post-harvest losses.
How To Use BLOSSOM PROTECT?
Apply BLOSSOM PROTECT™ with BUFFER PROTECT NT™ to optimize the efficacy against fire blight. Crops, diseases, and rates vary depending on local registration: Always check the local label!
ABOUT SAN AGROW
SAN Agrow is the crop protection business unit of SAN Group, formed through the merger of Westbridge Agricultural Products (USA) and bio-ferm GmbH (Austria). We are focusing on sustainable agriculture by offering biotechnological solutions such as biopesticides, biofungicides, bioherbicides, nutrients, and plant growth regulators, based on microorganisms and plant extracts.
With strong in-house R&D, SAN Agrow develops innovative products in microbial biocontrol, fermentation, plant extracts, biostimulants, and nutrition, supporting both organic and conventional farming.