Propineb Zinc, also known as Antaeus, is a fungicide that combines preventive and therapeutic effects, showing its best efficacy during the early stages of disease development. So, what diseases does Propineb Zinc treat? What are its functions and uses? Let's explore together.
Propineb Zinc: Diseases Treated
1. Diseases Treated by Propineb Zinc
Propineb Zinc is suitable for various crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, apples, mangoes, and flowers. It effectively controls:
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Downy mildew
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Early blight
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Late blight
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Leaf spot diseases (such as black spot and brown spot)
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Anthracnose
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Black spot
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Ring spot
It is effective against diseases like apple spot leaf drop, cabbage downy mildew, cucumber downy mildew, tomato early blight, tomato late blight, and grape powdery mildew.
2. Functions and Uses of Propineb Zinc
1) Functions of Propineb Zinc
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Broad-spectrum fungicide: Effectively controls a wide range of diseases including downy mildew, early blight, late blight, anthracnose, and leaf spot diseases. It also has some inhibitory effects on rust and powdery mildew.
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Good efficacy: Provides both rapid and long-lasting protective fungicidal effects.
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Good safety profile: Propineb Zinc has a long persistence period and is safe for crops, humans, and beneficial organisms. It is manganese-free, which reduces the risk of phytotoxicity, making it a low-toxicity fungicide.
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Micronutrient effect: Releases zinc ions to supplement the crop's zinc requirements, acting as a foliar fertilizer. This enhances fruit and vegetable coloring and improves their quality.
2) Uses of Propineb Zinc
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Propineb Zinc is a protective fungicide and should be applied before or at the onset of disease. It should not be mixed with copper-based products or alkaline agents. If copper-based or alkaline agents are used, wait for at least one week before using Propineb Zinc again.
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Apply Propineb Zinc 3-4 times, every 5-7 days, depending on the severity of the crop's disease.
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It is advisable not to use Propineb Zinc alone for extended periods to avoid resistance. Rotate its use with other fungicides.
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Store Propineb Zinc in a dry, ventilated place for a shelf life of over 2 years.
Conclusion
The above information provides an overview of the diseases treated by Propineb Zinc. It is a broad-spectrum, rapid-acting protective fungicide effective against diseases such as cabbage downy mildew, cucumber downy mildew, tomato early blight, and must be applied before or at the onset of disease. Avoid mixing it with copper-based products or alkaline agents.
