Major crop-wise labeled uses
- Potato and tomato: Early blight (Alternaria solani) and late blight (Phytophthora infestans).
- Apple: Highly effective preventive spray against apple scab (Venturia inaequalis).
- Grapes: Controls downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose on vines and developing bunches.
- Chilli: Protects against anthracnose, fruit rot, and dieback.
- Rice: Suppresses brown spot and leaf blast during nursery and tillering stages.
Benefits of zinc release and crop greening
- Contains approximately 15 to 20 percent elemental zinc bound chemically within the propineb molecule.
- Upon foliar spraying and environmental breakdown, zinc is absorbed by the leaves, aiding auxin synthesis and chlorophyll formation.
- Results in an observable greening effect and enhanced vegetative vigor in treated plants.
Application timing and best spraying practices
- Apply preventively before disease symptoms appear or immediately upon noticing initial disease spots during humid weather.
- Ensure thorough, uniform wetting of foliage using hollow-cone nozzles with sufficient water volume.
- Follow CIBRC approved label dosages, observe pre-harvest intervals, and use personal protective gear.
Official source
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Common questions
What are the primary uses of Antracol fungicide?
It is used to manage blights in potatoes/tomatoes, apple scab, downy mildew in grapes, and anthracnose in chillies.
What active ingredient is in Antracol?
Antracol contains Propineb 70% WP, a polymeric zinc dithiocarbamate fungicide.
Why does Antracol provide a greening effect on plants?
It releases plant-available zinc, which promotes chlorophyll production and leaf health.
Is Antracol a systemic or contact fungicide?
It is a broad-spectrum contact fungicide with multi-site protective action.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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