Active ingredient and multi-site mode of action
- Contains Copper Oxychloride 50% Wettable Powder (WP), categorized under FRAC Group M01 (Inorganic copper fungicides).
- Releases cupric ions (Cu2+) in moisture films on leaf surfaces, which are absorbed by fungal and bacterial cells.
- Disrupts multiple enzyme systems, denatures cellular proteins, and destroys cell membrane integrity, preventing spore germination.
- Possesses virtually zero risk of developing pathogen resistance due to its broad multi-site contact mechanism.
Target diseases and approved crop spectrum
- Potato and tomato: Early blight, late blight, and bacterial wilt suppression.
- Fruit crops (citrus, mango, apple): Citrus canker, gummosis, anthracnose, and apple scab.
- Grapes and cucurbits: Downy mildew and bacterial leaf spots on tender foliage and fruit.
- Plantation crops (tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom): Blister blight in tea, black rot in coffee, and damping-off in nurseries.
Application guidelines and spray precautions
- Apply preventively prior to disease infection or immediately when weather conditions turn warm and humid.
- Ensure complete foliar coverage on upper and lower leaf surfaces using hollow-cone nozzles.
- Do not mix with acidic chemicals, organophosphates, or lime sulphur to avoid phytotoxicity and chemical precipitation; follow CIBRC label directions.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active ingredient in Blitox fungicide?
Blitox contains Copper Oxychloride 50% WP, an inorganic copper protectant.
Does Blitox control bacterial diseases as well as fungal diseases?
Yes, copper oxychloride possesses both broad-spectrum antifungal and antibacterial activity.
Is Blitox prone to fungal resistance?
No, because copper ions attack multiple vital enzyme sites in pathogens, resistance risk is negligible.
Which major plantation diseases are treated with Blitox?
It treats blister blight in tea, black rot in coffee, and damping-off in plantation nurseries.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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