{"id":43996,"date":"2026-10-14T13:32:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biocontroltechnologies.com\/2026\/10\/14\/t34-biocontrol-expands-authorizations-for-strawberries-and-berries\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T13:07:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T11:07:33","slug":"t34-biocontrol-expands-authorizations-for-strawberries-and-berries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biocontroltechnologies.com\/en\/2026\/10\/14\/t34-biocontrol-expands-authorizations-for-strawberries-and-berries\/","title":{"rendered":"T34 Biocontrol\u00ae Expands Authorizations for Strawberries and Berries"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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T34 Biocontrol\u00ae expands its uses on strawberries and berries in Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Octubre de 2026<\/strong> \u2013 Biocontrol Technologies has secured new label extensions in Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands for T34 Biocontrol\u00ae<\/a>, its biofungicide formulated with Trichoderma asperellum<\/em> strain T34<\/a>. All three authorizations add strawberries and a range of berries and small fruits. Each one covers the control of Phytophthora<\/em> spp. and Pythium<\/em> spp., two soilborne pathogens that cause root and crown rot in these crops. <\/p>

With these extensions, strawberry and berry growers in three European markets now have an authorized biological tool for their integrated soilborne disease management programs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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New Authorized Uses by Country<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Italy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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On September 30, 2026, the Italian Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) approved by decree an amendment to the authorization of T34 Biocontrol\u00ae<\/strong> (Reg. No. 16734<\/strong>). The application was evaluated under the zonal procedure, with France acting as zonal Rapporteur Member State. The extension includes: <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Authorised crops and target pathogens<\/p>\n\n

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Strawberry, open field<\/h4>\n

Against Phytophthora<\/em> spp. and Pythium<\/em> spp. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Small fruits<\/h4>\n

Against Phytophthora<\/em> spp. in open-field and greenhouse production, and against Pythium<\/em> spp. in open-field production. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n Authorised application methods\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Riego del sustrato de propagaci\u00f3n\n <\/p>\n

\n Before transplanting\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Root dip\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Drench at transplanting\n <\/p>\n

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Up to 12 applications per year are permitted, with a minimum interval of 30 days between applications.

An application for the same label extension has also been submitted for Trikhos Biocontrol\u00ae<\/b>, an identically formulated brand marketed in Italy by CIFO. This authorization is currently pending. \n<\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t

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Spain<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n Extension of use authorised by MAPA\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n T34 Biocontrol\u00ae \u00b7 ES-00283\n <\/h4>\n

\n Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has authorized the extension of use of T34 Biocontrol\u00ae<\/strong> (Reg. No. ES-00283<\/strong>) to strawberry and fruit shrubs<\/strong>: blackberry, raspberry, blueberry\/bilberry, currant, and caper.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Target pathogens and growing conditions\n <\/h4>\n

\n The authorized use covers Phytophthora<\/em> spp. and Pythium<\/em> spp. in outdoor production, including tunnels.<\/strong> \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Extension of use pending authorisation\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Asperello\u00ae\n <\/p>\n

\n Identically formulated brand marketed in Spain by Biobest<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n This authorization is currently pending.\n <\/p>\n

\n The same label extension has also been requested for Asperello\u00ae<\/strong>, the identically formulated brand marketed in Spain by Biobest. This authorization is currently pending<\/strong>. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Extension of use authorised by the Ctgb\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Asperello\u00ae \u00b7 15212N\n <\/h4>\n

\n In October 2026<\/strong>, the Ctgb (College voor de toelating van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en biociden), the Dutch authority responsible for authorizing plant protection products, granted a label extension for Asperello\u00ae<\/strong> (Reg. No. 15212N<\/strong>).\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Authorised crops and growing conditions\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Strawberries, berries, and small fruits\n <\/p>\n

\n Extension of use against Phytophthora<\/em> spp. and Pythium <\/em>spp. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Authorised exclusively for outdoor cultivation, without protective cover<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Two Key Soilborne Pathogens in Strawberries and Berries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Phytophthora <\/em>and Pythium <\/em>are oomycetes, fungus-like soil organisms. They attack the root system and the crown of the plant, and their incidence increases when the soil or substrate holds excess moisture, especially during crop establishment. <\/p>

Trichoderma asperellum<\/em> strain T34 rapidly colonizes soil and substrate, competing with these organisms for space and nutrients. Its role is therefore preventive: it is applied so that the strain becomes established in the rhizosphere before disease pressure builds, as part of an integrated management strategy. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Distribution by Market<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n Biocontrol Technologies<\/strong>\ndistributes\nT34 Biocontrol\u00ae<\/strong> directly.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Asperello\u00ae<\/strong>,\nmarketed by Biobest<\/strong>,\nwill add these uses once its authorization process\nis complete.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n \n

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\n T34 Biocontrol\u00ae<\/strong>\nis distributed by Biolchim<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Trikhos Biocontrol\u00ae<\/strong>,\nmarketed by CIFO<\/strong>,\nwill add these uses once its authorization process \nis complete.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n\n \n

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With these authorizations, Biocontrol Technologies continues to expand the authorized uses of its strain T34\u2013based formulations for strawberry and berry crops across Europe. Before planning any application, check the current label in your country and the authorized conditions of use<\/a>. For further technical information, contact our team<\/a>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\r\n\r\n \r\n Technical dossier \u00b7 Strawberry, large-fruited strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n

\r\nT34 Biocontrol\u00ae in strawberries and berry crops: results from 25 GEP trials <\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\nDownload the technical dossier to explore the efficacy results of T34 Biocontrol\u00ae compared with the chemical reference treatment across 25 official GEP trials. It includes the experimental design, application rates, cultivars and statistical significance for each trial, together with application protocols for each crop.\r\n- <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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