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| Fungicide are Pesticides used to prevent the spread of fungi in
Agriculture, which can cause serious damage to the Agriculture.
Fungicides
are only effective when infectious plant diseases that are caused
by fungi are truly the cause of the problem. In many cases, pests
and diseases follow other environmental imbalances and may not be
the major problem. In cases such as these, a fungicide may help
but is often not the total answer. Also, it is important to
remember that fungicides are only effective if several rules are
followed. First, the correct material must be selected. This
depends on correct diagnosis and identification of the pathogen.
Second, the chemical must be applied at the right time of year and
frequently enough to protect plant material adequately. Third,
fungicides must be applied properly over plant surfaces. These
three rules depend on making correct decisions based on correct
knowledge. Too many people simply spray and pray, and are often
disappointed with the results. Plant fungicides are usually applied by spraying or dusting, but some types are applied to seeds and soil for the destruction of vegetative spores. Fungicides used on wood, including creosote, prevent dry rot, and certain compounds are used to make fabrics resistant to mildews. Most agricultural fungicides are preventive; those applied after infection are called eradicant, or contact, fungicides.Foliar application fungicide sprays usually work in controlling infectious diseases because they act as a chemical barrier on leaf, stem or flower surfaces. When the pathogen arrives on the plant surface, it encounters this barrier and is unable to infect the plant. Effective fungicide use requires that this barrier be as complete as possible. A spray method must provide the best combination of practical usefulness and good coverage. For many diseases, special attention must be given to undersurfaces of leaves, especially on the lower leaves of the plant. |
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Specifications: Fungicide containing 50% w/w Captan active ingredient.
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