It is recommended to ensure protection of plant crops from diseases and pests at the stage of preparing seed material. “Protect Forte” is a concentrated disinfectant used for processing grain crops, corn, peas, and sunflowers. The main advantage of the drug is its complex effect. The disinfectant reliably protects plants from diseases, especially during periods of severe spread of snow mold or root rot.
Composition and release form of "Protect Forte"
The active ingredients of the drug are flutriafol and fludioxonil (30 and 40 g/l, respectively), which belong to the group of fungicides. Flutriafol is a water-soluble substance that protects the plant from infections, both internal and external. Since fludioxonil is a poorly soluble substance, its effect lasts for a long period. This ensures effective protection of the plant root system from rot and pathogenic fungi.
The combined product for pre-sowing seed treatment is produced in the form of a water-suspension concentrate. The drug is packaged in a 5-liter container. When preparing the working solution, you must adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations.
What is the disinfectant used for and how does it work?
It is possible to control the development and spread of diseases and pests in sprouted grain thanks to special preparations. Fungicidal agents help fight root rot and seed mold. Advantages of the disinfectant:
- protection of seed material from soil and seed infections;
- positive impact on the productivity of cultivated plant crops;
- promotes the active growth of lateral roots, due to which the plant better absorbs dissolved nutrients;
- “facilitates” wintering of winter varieties;
- does not interfere with seed germination.
Since the sources of infection can be post-harvest residues, infected seeds or soil, it is important to treat the seed at the germination stage. The product quickly penetrates into plants and, moving through tissues, prevents the formation of the cell membrane of mycelium of fungi and mold.“Protect Forte” destroys both internal and external infection of seeds, prevents the appearance of mold on seed, and activates the protective properties of plant crops.
Instructions for use
When using the product, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. The type of plant crop is also taken into account.
| Name of culture | Types of pests, diseases | Application options | Product consumption l/ha |
| Spring and winter wheat | septoria, seed mold, alternaria, dusty and smut | dressing a year before sowing or immediately before sowing | 1,1-1,25 |
| Corn | bubbly smut, stem rot, fusarium | 0,8-1,0 | |
| Peas | gray rot, seed mold, root rot, anthracnose | 0,8-1,0 | |
| Spring, winter barley | molding of seeds, black smut, dusty and stone smut, ascochyta blight | 1,1-1,25 | |
| Sunflower | root rot, seed mold, white rot, alternaria | 5,0 |
Safety precautions for use
The drug belongs to the third class of danger to humans or bees. Basic rules for using the disinfectant:
- It is recommended to spray in rooms tiled or painted with oil paint. It is necessary to have drains for water;
- the room must be equipped with supply and exhaust ventilation;
- Personal protective equipment (suit, gloves, safety glasses, rubber shoes) must be used.
Treated seeds are stored or transported in bags made of dense material. Do not use the product near water bodies.
Compatibility
The manufacturer guarantees compatibility with microfertilizers and other insecticidal agents (chemicals intended to kill insects harmful to plants).The recommended option for combination is the AKIBA insecticidal disinfectant.
Storage
It is recommended to store canisters with the drug in separate rooms. Temperature range: 0-30 °C. The shelf life of the drug is 24 months.
Analogs
Other preparations of complex action (which combine contact and systemic effects on plant crops) can be used as disinfectants. Common products: Quartet, King Combi.
When choosing a disinfectant, you need to take into account several factors: crop rotation plan and type of last year's plant crop, sowing dates, results of phytoexamination of seed material. "Protect Forte" is optimally suited for treating areas with a high soil infectious background.
