People who are seriously involved in agriculture know how difficult it is to fight plant pests. For this purpose, science has come up with many means. They produce fungicides that help defeat some plant diseases, such as fungus. They also increase local immunity against painful lesions. One of them, the fungicide Prosaro, will be discussed further.
- Composition, release form and purpose of the product
- Mechanism of action of the drug
- Advantages of Prosaro fungicide
- Consumption rate for different plants
- Preparation of the working solution and its further use
- Precautions for use
- Toxicity
- Compatibility
- Conditions and periods of storage of the drug
- Analogues of the product
Composition, release form and purpose of the product
The drug contains tebuconazole and propiconazole, 125 grams per liter. It belongs to the chemical class of triazoles. Prosaro fungicide is a systemic pesticide. Has a healing, protective effect on plants.
Prosaro fungicide appears in the form of an emulsion concentrate. Available in five liter canisters. Production - Germany.
Mechanism of action of the drug
Prosaro is intended for the destruction and prevention of diseases of plants such as:
- barley;
- wheat;
- corn;
- rape.
He struggles with:
- rust;
- powdery mildew;
- rot;
- rhynchosporiasis;
- Alternaria blight;
- Phomasis.
This is not the entire list of diseases that the drug can defeat and prevent. Tebuconazole, which is part of it, penetrates deep into cultures and destroys pathogenic cells. And propiconazole not only treats, but also prevents the penetration of harmful bacteria. It penetrates into tissues slowly and remains in them for a long time, which provides a long-lasting positive effect.
Thanks to the components of the product, triazoles, crops have a well-formed root system, productivity and bushiness improve. They tolerate heat well and absorb nutrients.
Advantages of Prosaro fungicide
This drug has many advantages.
Among them:
- greater efficiency;
- a large list of treatable diseases;
- reduces the level of mycotoxins in the plant;
- long barrier effect (from two to five weeks);
- no cases of phytotoxic manifestations have been registered;
- not only treatment, but also disease prevention;
- quick start of action.
The drug is easy to use and can be used in any weather conditions. The only downside is the high cost.
In addition, care must be taken in maintaining dosages.
Consumption rate for different plants
This drug, depending on the type of crop, is used in different quantities:
- For wheat (spring or winter) – 0.8-1 l.
- For processing winter or spring barley – 0.6-0.8 l.
- For winter or spring rape – 0.6-0.8 l.
- For corn - 0.8-1 l.
The specified amount is required per hectare of land. Wheat is usually treated against fusarium head blight. Barley diseases - rust, spotting, powdery mildew. Rape suffers more often from Phoma and Alternaria blight. Enemies corn - fusarium, blister smut.
These diseases cause inhibition in ear ripening. Without special treatment, the plant may even die. The fungicide Prosaro protects against all these ailments.
Preparation of the working solution and its further use
In order not to make a mistake in the proportions, you must follow the instructions correctly. Typically, spraying is done during the growing season at the first signs of disease. But the difference is only in the amount of product used.
Frequency of processing:
- for wheat – 30;
- for barley – 30;
- for rapeseed – 20;
- for corn – 21.
In order to prepare the solution, take plastic or enamel dishes. First dilute the product in a small amount of water and mix thoroughly. And then add the required amount of liquid.
Spraying can be done manually or you can purchase special equipment. There is no particular difference in the method of pollination.
Precautions for use
Before starting work, you should put on rubber gloves and a respirator. The solution is only good for 24 hours after dilution. Spraying should be done away from water sources, animals and people.
Do not allow the product to come into contact with open areas of the body or mucous membranes.In case of contact, rinse the area with cold water.
Spray in the morning or evening, in non-sunny weather.
Toxicity
The product has a second class of toxicity for humans and animals and a third class for bees. If it gets inside, the person should drink five glasses of clean water and take ten tablets of activated carbon.
Compatibility
It is better to use this fungicide with the Decis Expert insecticide.
Conditions and periods of storage of the drug
Store the drug in a dry, dark place. Children and animals are prevented from accessing. The fungicide is used within two years from the date of manufacture.
Analogues of the product
There are currently two such tools:
- Prosaro Quantum, KE.
- Redigo Pro, Ks.
When used correctly, this drug is of great benefit in increasing productivity.