Mackecknie Gold combining Metalaxyl-M (12%) and Cuprous Oxide (60%) is a broad-spectrum fungicide formulated to combat a wide range of fungal diseases affecting various crops. It offers effective protection for farmers seeking to safeguard their yield and ensure a healthy harvest.
- Active Ingredients:
- The fungicide’s strength lies in its dual-action formula, combining Metalaxyl-M (12%) and Cuprous Oxide (60%). Metalaxyl-M provides systemic and localized protection, inhibiting fungal growth within the plant, while Cuprous Oxide delivers strong contact action, preventing spore germination and fungal penetration.
- Broad-Spectrum Control: Mackecknie Gold effectively targets a multitude of fungal diseases, including:
- Black pod disease (cocoa)
- Anthracnose (various crops)
- Downy mildew (grapes, vegetables)
- Early blight (tomatoes, potatoes)
- Leaf spot diseases (various crops)
- Preventive and Curative Action: The fungicide can be applied both preventively to shield crops from potential infections and curatively to manage existing outbreaks, offering versatility for disease management strategies.
- Rainfastness: Mackecknie Metalaxyl-M (12%) and Cuprous Oxide (60%) Gold boasts good rainfastness, ensuring its effectiveness even after rainfall, reducing the need for reapplication, and enhancing its cost-effectiveness.
Mode of Action: Mackecknie Gold works through a two-pronged attack:
- Metalaxyl-M: This systemic component disrupts fungal protein synthesis, hindering spore germination and mycelial growth within the plant.
- Cuprous Oxide: This contact fungicide acts directly on fungal spores, preventing germination and penetration, and offering a protective barrier on the plant surface.
Target Diseases:
As mentioned earlier, Mackecknie combining Metalaxyl-M (12%) and Cuprous Oxide (60%) Gold tackles a diverse range of fungal diseases across various crops, primarily focusing on:
- Cocoa: Black pod disease, is a major threat to cocoa production worldwide.
- Fruits and Vegetables: Anthracnose, downy mildew, early blight, and leaf spot diseases affecting various crops like grapes, tomatoes, potatoes, and more.
Crops:
Mackecknie Gold is registered for use on a variety of crops, including:
- Cocoa: The primary target crop, offering vital protection against black pod disease.
- Fruits: Grapes, citrus fruits, pome fruits, bananas, and more.
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, cucurbits, and leafy greens.
- Ornamentals: Flowers, shrubs, and trees susceptible to fungal diseases.
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