SAAF Systemic and Contact Fungicide | 250g

SAAF Systemic and Contact Fungicide | 250g is a dual-action fungicide combining systemic and contact properties for broad-spectrum disease control. The 250g pack (usually a wettable powder – WP) targets fungal pathogens in vegetables, fruits, field crops, and ornamentals. Its dual mode provides immediate surface protection and internal plant defense.

Key Features & Characteristics of SAAF Systemic and Contact Fungicide | 250g:

Active Ingredients (Typical Composition):

• Carbendazim (12%):

  • Systemic action: Absorbed by leaves/roots, moves within the plant.

  • Mode: Inhibits fungal cell division (benzimidazole group).

  • Targets: Powdery mildew, leaf spots, fusarium wilt, blights.

• Mancozeb (63%):

  • Contact action: Forms protective barrier on plant surfaces.

  • Mode: Multi-site inhibitor (dithiocarbamate group).

  • Targets: Downy mildew, early/late blights, rusts.

Dual Action Benefits:

• Contact (Mancozeb): Prevents spore germination on plant surfaces.

• Systemic (Carbendazim): Kills established infections inside tissues.

• Resistance Management: Two distinct modes of action slow pathogen resistance.

Target Diseases (Broad Spectrum):

• Vegetables:

  • Early/Late Blight (Tomato, Potato)

  • Downy Mildew (Cucurbits, Onion)

  • Leaf Spot (Chilli, Beans), Anthracnose

• Fruits:

  • Powdery Mildew (Grapes, Mango)

  • Scab (Apple, Pears), Rust (Coffee)

• Field Crops:

  • Sheath Blight (Rice), Tikka Disease (Groundnut)

Disease Spectrum & Crop Use:

• Diseases Controlled: Leaf spot, rust, blast, anthracnose, downy mildew, powdery mildew, tikka leaf spot, and other foliage‐borne fungi.

• Crops: Broadly labeled for vegetables (tomato, pepper, cabbage), cereals (rice, wheat), legumes (groundnut, beans), fruits (mango, grapes), and ornamentals.

Application:

• Formulation: Wettable Powder (WP) – mixes with water.

• Dosage: 2–2.5g per liter of water (check label for crop-specific rates).

• Method:

  • Spray thoroughly on both leaf surfaces until runoff.

  • Apply preventatively or at first disease signs.

• Frequency: Reapply every 10–15 days (or after heavy rain).

Key Advantages:

• Rapid control of existing infections + long-lasting prevention (7–14 days).

• Zinc/manganese from Mancozeb boosts plant health.

• Effective against resistant strains due to dual chemistry.