The Bacillus in BiOWiSH® agronomy products exist in endospore form and are stable for up to 3 years when stored as directed. These endospores are dormant until conditions are right for germination, or “waking up.” Optimum conditions for germination include adequate moisture levels and the presence of nutrient germinants, such as sugars and amino acids. These germinants can be found in abundance in the plant’s root zone in the form of root exudates. Once BiOWiSH® Bacillus are applied to the soil and migrate to the root zone (see FAQ), where they germinate and associate with the roots of their host plant. Because of this strong host association, BiOWiSH® microbes are not expected to persist in the soil after the plant is harvested and its tissues are removed from the soil environment. The role of BiOWiSH® bacteria is to stimulate the plant-soil-microbiome triangle, which includes support of natural plant processes for cultivating native, beneficial microbes in the root zone. These native beneficial microbes would be expected to be present throughout the crop cycle and beyond.
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