Equation Pro Fungicide, by Corteva Agriscience, is a highly effective fungicide offering dual action and broad-spectrum disease control in various crops. It's known for its preventative and curative properties, making it a versatile tool for integrated disease management programs.
Key Features and Benefits:
Dual Mode of Action: Combines two active ingredients with different modes of action: Famoxadone (inhibits mitochondrial respiration) and Cymoxanil (multi-site activity). This dual action provides robust disease control and helps manage fungicide resistance.
Broad-spectrum Control: Effectively controls a range of diseases caused by oomycetes, including downy mildew, late blight, and early blight in various crops.
Preventative and Curative Action: Acts both preventively by inhibiting spore germination and penetration, and curatively by stopping the growth of established infections.
Systemic and Translaminar Activity: Absorbed by the plant and moves both upwards and across leaf tissues, providing comprehensive protection.
Anti-sporulant Activity: Reduces the production and spread of spores, further limiting disease development.
Long-lasting Protection: Offers extended control, reducing the frequency of fungicide applications.
Low Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): Allows for application closer to harvest, providing flexibility in spray programs.
Active Ingredients:
Famoxadone 16.6%
Cymoxanil 22.1%
Mode of Action:
Famoxadone: Belongs to the Oxazolidinedione group of fungicides. It inhibits mitochondrial respiration in fungi by blocking electron transfer at the cytochrome bc1 complex (complex III), disrupting energy production and halting fungal growth.
Cymoxanil: A multi-site contact fungicide with local systemic activity. It disrupts several metabolic processes in fungi, including RNA synthesis and lipid metabolism, leading to their control.
Crops:
Grapes
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Cucurbits (e.g., cucumbers, melons)
Target Diseases:
Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola in grapes, Pseudoperonospora cubensis in cucurbits)
Late blight (Phytophthora infestans in potatoes and tomatoes)
Early blight (Alternaria solani in tomatoes)
Dosage:
The recommended dosage of Equation Pro is 500 ml per hectare. However, always refer to the product label for specific instructions and recommendations for your region and the target disease.
Important Note:
Always read and follow the instructions on the product label carefully.
Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling and applying the fungicide.
Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Equation Pro is a valuable tool for farmers seeking effective and comprehensive disease control. Its dual mode of action, broad-spectrum activity, and preventative and curative properties make it a preferred choice for protecting crops and maximizing yields.