ATHENA PLUS (Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP)
It is a unique fungicide formulation with dual mode of action containing a mixture of the systemic fungicide, Metalaxyl 8% and the contact fungicide, Mancozeb 64%.
It is a broad spectrum activity against diseases like Downy Mildew, Early Blight, Late Blight, Tikka, White rust, Alternaria blight, Damping off, Brown and black rust, Blast,. It is a broad spectrum fungicide which controls diseases by its preventive as well as curative action. Mode of action: Metalaxyl belongs to Group D Phenyl Amide – Acylamine fungicide. It disrupts nucleic acid synthesis. Mancozeb is a dithiocarbamate fungicide and affects the nervous system through their main metabolite, carbon disulphide.
Recommendations
| CROP | Common name of the Disease | Dosage/acre (gm) |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Downy Mildew | 1000 |
| Potato | Late Blight | 1000 |
| Black Pepper | Phyophthora foot rot | 2.5 gm/vine |
| Mustard | White rust & Downey Mildew | 1000 |
| Tobacco Nursery | Damping off | 2000 |
| Leaf blight/Black Shank ( Soil drench at Sowing and spray at 30 days after sowing ) | 1000 | |
| Pearl millet | Downey Mildew | 1000 |
