Active chemistry and dual bactericidal-fungicidal action
- Active ingredients: Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP (wettable powder).
- Kasugamycin systemic action: Inhibits protein synthesis at the 30S ribosomal subunit of target bacteria and fungi, translocating acropetally.
- Copper Oxychloride contact cover: Releases copper ions (Cu2+) that disrupt multiple enzymatic and respiratory pathways across pathogen cell surfaces.
- Synergistic disease eradication: Controls complex co-infections where fungal pathogens and secondary bacterial blights strike simultaneously.
Target crops and major disease spectrum
- Rice (Paddy): Highly effective for the control of blast (Pyricularia oryzae) and bacterial leaf blight (Xanthomonas oryzae).
- Chilli: Controls bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose fruit rot, and die-back.
- Tomato: Manages early blight, bacterial spot, and bacterial canker.
- Grapes: Provides preventive and curative control against anthracnose and downy mildew.
- Citrus: Effective in controlling citrus canker and melanose.
Spraying protocol, equipment, and precaution
- Application stage: Apply at the earliest onset of disease symptoms or as a preventive protective spray during high humidity.
- Equipment: Spray using a knapsack sprayer with hollow cone nozzles, ensuring thorough coverage of both upper and lower leaf surfaces.
- Water volume: Use 150 to 200 litres of water per acre for field crops and 400 to 500 litres per acre for fruit orchards.
- Compatibility: Do not tank-mix with strongly acidic chemicals, thiram, or alkaline lime sulphur sprays.
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Common questions
What is the composition of Conika fungicide?
Conika contains Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP, combining an antibiotic with a copper contact fungicide.
Which diseases does Conika control in paddy?
It controls both blast disease and bacterial leaf blight (BLB) in paddy fields.
How does Kasugamycin work in Conika?
Kasugamycin penetrates plant tissue systemically and halts protein biosynthesis in bacterial and fungal cells.
Can Conika control bacterial diseases in vegetables?
Yes, it is highly effective against bacterial leaf spots, cankers, and blights in tomato, chilli, and cole crops.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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