Descriptions
Technical Content: Copper Sulphate 3.0% + Calcium Hydroxide 0.6%
Katyayani Bordeaux mixture is a contact fungicide which is a mixture of high-quality Copper Sulphate and Calcium Hydroxide. It helps in preventing fungal diseases like powdery mildew, Downy mildew and rot diseases effectively. The application of Bordeaux mixture is majorly done during monsoon and continuous heavy rainings to prevent plants from fungal diseases.
Bordeaux mixture Composition: The Bordeaux mixture is a ready-to-use solution with a consistent pH. It is applied by mixing with water and used as a spray.
Mode of Action:
- Targeting Spores: The copper ions in Bordeaux mixture target fungal spores, the reproductive units of fungi.
- Enzyme Disruption: These copper ions interfere with enzymes in the spores, hindering their proper function.
- Germination Blockade: By disrupting these enzymes, Bordeaux mixture prevents the spores from germinating and establishing fungal growth on the plant.
Key Benefits:
Here are some of benefits of Bordeaux mixture are:
- Effective disease control: Bordeaux mixture is a broad-spectrum fungicide, meaning it can control a wide range of fungal diseases, including downy mildew, powdery mildew, scab, and anthracnose.
- Cost-effective: Bordeaux mixture can be prepared using readily available ingredients, copper sulfate and lime, making it a cost-effective option for gardeners and farmers.
- Nutrient source: Copper sulphate is also used as a nutrient source, which helps in the process of photosynthesis and seed production.
- pH balance: The calcium ions help the soil pH by neutralizing the acid's presence and create a favorable environment for plant growth. It maintains the pH of the soil of 6 to 6.5.
Targeted Diseases: Bordeaux mixture is a broad-spectrum Fungicide. it can control a wide range of fungal diseases, including Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Scab, Anthracnose, Rot, Leaf spot, Blight and Canker diseases.
Targeted Crops: Vegetables (Tomato, Potato, Brinjal) Cereals (Wheat, Barley), Pulses (Beans, Pea, Lentil), Fruit (Grapes, Apple, Citrus, Mango) and roses and many other ornamental crops.
Dosage: 950 Grams/200 liters of water. Apply as needed.
Pickup Address: Bhopal, MADHYA PRADESH, 462016
E-7 MIG 539 Arera Colony, Bopal, Madhya Pradesh 462016
Address of origin: E-7 MIG 539 Arera Colony, Bopal, Madhya Pradesh 462016