Chemical Composition :
| Mancozeb Technical (Based on 85% w/w a.i.) | 88.23% w/w |
|---|---|
| Suspending Agent (Gum) | 2.00% w/w |
| Dispersing Agent (Alkyl naphthyl sulphonate) | 2.00% w/w |
| Surface active agent (Sodium Salt of alkyl aryl Sulphonate) | 2.00% w/w |
| China Clay | 5.77% w/w |
| Total | 100% |
- Fungal Diseases Controlled: Mancozeb 75 WP is used to control diseases such as early and late blight, downy mildew, leaf spot, anthracnose, fruit rot, blast, and rust.
- Crops: It is used in various crops, including paddy, potatoes, tomatoes, chilies, grapes, apples, and other fruits, vegetables, cereals, and pulses.
Application Methods:
- Foliar Sprays: Applied to the foliage of plants to protect them from fungal infections.
- Seed Treatment: Used as a coating on seeds to protect them from fungal infections during germination and early growth.
- Nursery Drenching: Applied to the soil in nurseries to protect young plants from fungal diseases.
- Multi-Site Action: Mancozeb works by disrupting the metabolic functions of fungi, preventing spore germination and inhibiting fungal growth, making it less likely for fungi to develop resistance.
- Additional Benefits: Besides disease control, it also provides manganese and zinc nutrition to the crop, which can be beneficial for overall plant health.
- Application Timing: It's generally recommended to start spraying Mancozeb 75 WP before the appearance of disease or at the initial stage of infection.
- Frequency of Application: Depending on the severity of the disease and climatic conditions, applications are typically repeated at 7-12 day intervals.
- Dosage: Specific dosage recommendations can be found on the product label and should be followed for optimal results.