Active ingredient and mode of action
- Contains Propineb 70% Wettable Powder (WP), a polymeric zinc dithiocarbamate contact fungicide.
- Acts as a multi-site metabolic inhibitor, interfering with multiple vital cellular enzymes in germinating fungal spores.
- Supplies plant-available elemental zinc (approximately 15 to 20 percent by weight), enhancing chlorophyll synthesis and foliage vigor.
Target fungal diseases and crops
- Potatoes and tomatoes: Early blight (Alternaria solani) and late blight (Phytophthora infestans).
- Apples: Apple scab (Venturia inaequalis).
- Grapes: Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) and anthracnose.
- Chillies: Dieback and fruit rot (anthracnose).
- Rice: Brown spot and narrow brown leaf spot.
Application timing and safe handling
- Apply preventively prior to disease infection or at the earliest sign of disease spots under warm, humid conditions.
- Maintain thorough, uniform spray coverage across leaves and stems using hollow-cone nozzles.
- Follow label dosages and pre-harvest intervals (PHI) registered with the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIBRC), wearing standard protective equipment.
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Antracol fungicide?
It contains Propineb 70% WP, a zinc-based dithiocarbamate contact fungicide.
How does Antracol improve crop foliage appearance?
It contains readily assimilable zinc, which aids chlorophyll production and creates a noticeable greening effect.
Which major diseases does Antracol control?
Early and late blight in potatoes/tomatoes, apple scab, downy mildew in grapes, and anthracnose in chillies.
Can Antracol be used as a curative spray?
Antracol is primarily a protectant contact fungicide; it performs best when applied preventively before deep tissue infection.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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