Description
SHIELD is a broad spectrum , highly effective systemic Fungicide with curative and protectant action for the management of disease caused by a wide range of Fungi on Fruits, Vegetables and Field Crops.
Trade Name: SHIELD
Common Name: Iprobenfos 48% EC
Formulation: EC
Features
- SHIELD is a strong systemic fungicide with curative and protective action.
- SHIELD is absorbed and translocated through roots, sheath and leaves.
- SHIELD is low toxic to mammals and fish.
- SHIELD has moderate insecticidal activity against hoppers.
- SHIELD has phytotonic effect on the plants.
Application method
Apply SHIELD under moderate temperature and high humidity weather conditions, for preventive usage or immediately after disease symptoms appear for curative usage. Make homogenous solution of SHIELD with required quantity of water and spray uniformly on entire canopy of the crops. Repeat the application within 10 to 15 days interval depending upon environmental condition.
Recommended Dosages:
| CROP | DISEASE | DOSE (Per Ha) |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | Blast, Sheath blight | 0.2 % solution for all crops |
| Chili | Fruit rot/die back | 0.2 % solution for all crops |
| Tomato & Potato | Early blight | 0.2 % solution for all crops |
| Onion | Purple blotch | 0.2 % solution for all crops |
| Pomegranate | Anthracnose | 0.2 % solution for all crops |
Mode of Action
- SHIELD is a systemic fungicide. It inhibits approsorial penetration, mycelial growth and spore germination.
- SHIELD effectively inhibits spore germination and their penetration.
- SHIELD inhibits mycelial growth.
- SHIELD inhibits biosynthesis of chitin layer of cell wall of the target pests.
- SHIELD is known to increase diseases resistance in plants.
