Cultivated plants are often affected by fungal diseases that affect the above-ground parts of the plant, actively spreading throughout all plantings. As a result, you can lose the entire harvest. For treatment, as well as for prevention purposes, it is recommended to use a highly effective drug from the Alto Super group - a fungicide, the instructions for use of which state that the product has a systemic, contact effect, has a protective and disinfecting effect on plants.
- Composition, purpose and release form of the drug
- Mechanism of action of the fungicide "Alto Super"
- Advantages of the product
- Are there any disadvantages
- How to properly prepare the working solution and its further use
- Wheat
- Barley
- Oats
- Sugar beet
- Precautionary measures
- Degree of toxicity
- Compatibility with other tools
- Storage conditions and periods
- Similar drugs
Before using a fungicide, you should read the instructions for its use and strictly follow the instructions, observing the dosage and waiting periods.
Composition, purpose and release form of the drug
“Alto Super” is a preparation intended for spraying various grain plants and sugar beets. It is characterized by a complex effect and eliminates characteristic diseases of many crops.
The product consists of propiconazole (250 g per 1 l). This substance negatively affects fungal cells and prevents their proliferation. Thanks to this component, the solution is resistant to rain and watering. At a ratio of 80 g per 1 liter, the fungicide contains cyproconazole, which penetrates the body of the fungus and stops the vital processes in it.
Mechanism of action of the fungicide "Alto Super"
The drug neutralizes the fungal organism, penetrating its cells and stopping metabolic processes, preventing the formation of spores, stopping reproduction, activates the growth and development of the plant itself, increasing the process of photosynthesis, strengthening the plant's defenses.
Advantages of the product
Alto Super stands out from other fungicides due to a number of advantages:
- suitable for treatment, as well as for prophylaxis against a wide range of pathogens of fungal diseases;
- ensures qualitative and quantitative harvest;
- acts within 20 minutes after application, and after a week all pathogenic organisms will be destroyed;
- provides long-lasting and guaranteed protection;
- the solution is able to be evenly distributed over the surface of the vegetative organs.
Important! The drug is suitable for use at different stages of the growing season and does not harm the plant at all.
Are there any disadvantages
In addition to the advantages of the Alto Super fungicide, it is important to identify the disadvantages:
- mandatory use of protective equipment when spraying;
- within 24 hours after treatment poses a threat to bees.
The drug is considered to have low toxicity for cold-blooded animals and warm-blooded organisms, but there is a risk.
How to properly prepare the working solution and its further use
The procedure and correctness of production of the product depends on the type of agricultural plant that needs to be processed.
The prepared working solution must be used within 24 hours.
Wheat
"Alto Super" can be used to process spring and winter wheat at different stages of its ripening. Consumption of the drug is 0.4 l/ha. The procedure is performed for prevention and when signs of fungal infections are detected. It is not recommended to process more than 2 times per season.
Barley
Spring and winter barley is often affected by rust, powdery mildew, and spotting. An effective way to get rid of barley from these diseases is “Alto Super”. Consumption of the product is 0.4 l/ha. Spray twice in one season.
Oats
This cultivated plant has poor resistance to crown rust and is also affected by red-brown spot. Apply 0.5 liters of Alto Super per 1 hectare. Treatment should begin immediately as soon as the symptoms of the disease are diagnosed, spraying 1-2 times.
Sugar beet
The only crop that this fungicide is suitable for, besides cereal plants, is sugar beets.The drug has a positive effect on the plant, increases glucose production and ensures the sweetness and juiciness of root vegetables. It is better to combine Alto Super with boron-based fertilizers and use the liquid as a top dressing.
Precautionary measures
It is strongly recommended to work in special protective clothing. Carry out the treatment in calm weather in the morning or evening, in the absence of direct rays of the sun. You should also avoid spraying during rain or strong winds. Upon completion of work, you need to wash your hands well and sanitize your clothes.
Degree of toxicity
Alto Super belongs to class 3 dangerous drugs. The main components contained in the fungicide do not harm bees and are moderately toxic to water bodies, so activities are carried out far from water bodies.
If the drug gets on the skin, you must carefully remove it using a cotton pad. Wash the affected area using a non-concentrated soda solution. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with clean water; this procedure should last at least 15 minutes.
Penetration of the drug inside can cause nausea, vomiting, cause weakness, and provoke general malaise. In this case, medical assistance is necessary.
Compatibility with other tools
“Alto Super” is allowed to be combined with other products in tank mixtures, with herbicides, insecticides, growth regulators, and minerals. The main thing is to carefully study the instructions and the proportions of the components before mixing. After combining the products, check the solution for the presence of unwanted lumps and foam.
Storage conditions and periods
Store the fungicide in a room whose temperature ranges from -5 to 35 degrees for no more than 3 years from the date of manufacture.
It is prohibited to store near food, place with animal feed, or together with mineral fertilizers.
Similar drugs
Preparations similar in composition to Alto Super, based on propiconazole and cyproconazole, have the same characteristic activity against fungi. These include:
- "Titanium";
- "Tilt";
- "Maestro";
- "Tsimus";
- Flint and others.
When growing cereals and sugar beets, you cannot do without the Alto Super fungicide. Thanks to it, plants are comprehensively protected from fungal infections and enjoy their productivity for a long time.