PANTHER GOLD is a dual-action fungicide that combines the power of two active ingredients to provide broad-spectrum disease control in a variety of crops. It offers both contact and systemic activity, making it a valuable tool for protecting plants from a wide range of fungal pathogens.
Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Active Ingredients:
Captan 70% WP: A contact fungicide that prevents fungal spores from germinating and penetrating plant tissue.
Hexaconazole 5% WP: A systemic fungicide that is absorbed by the plant and translocated throughout, offering protection from within.
Mode of Action:
Captan: Belongs to the phthalimide group of fungicides. It disrupts several metabolic processes in fungi, inhibiting their growth and development.
Hexaconazole: Belongs to the triazole group of fungicides. It inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol, a vital component of fungal cell membranes. This disrupts fungal growth and development.
Target Diseases:
PANTHER GOLD effectively controls a wide array of fungal diseases, including:
Powdery mildew (various pathogens)
Anthracnose (various pathogens)
Late blight (Phytophthora infestans)
Early blight (Alternaria solani)
Downy mildew (various pathogens)
Grey mildew (various pathogens)
Soil-borne and seed-borne diseases
Target Crops:
It is used on a variety of crops, including:
Fruits: Pome fruits (apples, pears), stone fruits (peaches, plums), citrus fruits, grapes, bananas
Vegetables: Tomatoes, potatoes, cucurbits (cucumbers, melons), chillies
Other crops: Ornamentals, flowers
Key Features and Benefits:
Dual action: The combination of contact and systemic activity provides comprehensive protection against fungal diseases.
Broad-spectrum control: Effective against many common fungal pathogens.
Preventative and curative properties: Captan provides preventative action, while hexaconazole offers both preventative and curative activity.
Rainfastness: Resists wash-off from rain shortly after application.
Improved plant health: Helps to improve overall plant health and vigor.
Important Considerations:
Safety: Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and applying PANTHER GOLD.
Application timing: Follow the recommended application timing on the product label for optimal disease control.
Resistance management: While PANTHER GOLD has a lower risk of resistance development due to its dual active ingredients, it's still important to rotate with fungicides from different chemical classes as part of a resistance management strategy.
Where to find more information:
Product label: The product label will provide detailed information on application rates, safety precautions, and other important instructions.
Manufacturer's website: You can find more information on the HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. website.
Agricultural extension services: Local agricultural experts can provide guidance on the safe and effective use of PANTHER GOLD in your specific region and crop.
