Vaccination
For optimal performance, vaccination is recommended as soon as possible after planting. The vaccination itself consists of a single spray application of 4 to 8 L of PMV®-01/ha diluted in 150 to 300L water at a pressure of 5 to 7 bar. To ensure optimal product performance, it is essential that the product temperature never exceeds 15 °C during application. After application, a crop treatment is recommended to facilitate rapid and effective entry of the vaccine into the plant. A rate of 4 L/ha is considered the standard dose for optimum efficacy and sufficiently rapid colonisation. Where there is a high risk of infection or a need for accelerated colonisation, the application rate may be increased up to a maximum of 8 L/ha.
The vaccine subsequently establishes itself within the plants. After an incubation period of 4 to 6 weeks, the crop is generally protected against PepMV damage throughout the growing season. During this period, the team of experts takes post-vaccination samples to confirm the successful establishment of the vaccine.
