Product Name: Kavach Fungicide
About Product: Kavach Fungicide is a powerful, broad-spectrum fungicide that provides effective control over a wide range of fungal diseases in crops. It combines the best of both systemic and contact action, ensuring that plants are protected from early-stage infections as well as new ones. Kavach is highly effective in controlling diseases like leaf spot, powdery mildew, and downy mildew, promoting healthy plant growth and higher yields.
Technical Name: Mancozeb (75% WP) + Hexaconazole (5% EC)
Description: Kavach Fungicide is a combination of two highly effective fungicides with different modes of action. Mancozeb provides contact protection, while Hexaconazole provides systemic protection by being absorbed into the plant tissues. This combination ensures that the product controls fungal diseases both on the surface and inside the plant. Kavach is effective in preventing and controlling a wide range of fungal diseases across various crops.
Technical Details:
- Active Ingredients: Mancozeb (75% WP), Hexaconazole (5% EC)
- Mode of Entry: Systemic and Contact
- Mode of Action: Mancozeb is a multi-site contact fungicide that disrupts fungal cell metabolism, while Hexaconazole inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis, preventing fungal growth and replication.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Provides both systemic and contact protection for long-lasting results.
- Effective against a wide range of fungal diseases in multiple crops.
- Helps in enhancing crop health and improving yields.
- Prevents the development of resistance due to its dual-mode of action.
- Compatible with other common agricultural treatments.
Usage Recommendations:
Crops | Target Disease | Dosage (ml/g per Acre) | Dilution in Water (L per Acre) | Dosage (ml/g per L of Water) | Waiting Period | Method of Application |
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Tomato, Potato, Grapes, Chilli, Groundnut, Rice | Powdery mildew, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Early blight, Anthracnose | 300-400 g per acre | 200-300 liters per acre | 1-2 g per L of water | 7-15 days (depending on the crop and disease) | Foliar spray (ensure uniform coverage on leaves and stems) |
Additional Information: Kavach Fungicide is most effective when applied as a preventive measure, before disease symptoms appear. For better efficacy, use Kavach as part of an integrated pest management program. Avoid spraying during high wind conditions, and always apply when the temperature is moderate. Regular monitoring of crops is recommended to determine the need for reapplication.
Disclaimer: Always follow the product label instructions and application guidelines for optimal results and safety. Overuse or improper application may lead to reduced efficacy and potential crop damage.