Formulation features and multi-site contact mechanism
- Active ingredient: Mancozeb 75% WP (coordination product of zinc and manganese ethylene bisdithiocarbamate, FRAC Group M03).
- Multi-site cellular inhibition: Inactivates essential sulfhydryl enzymes in fungal respiratory and metabolic cycles, preventing spore germination.
- Resistance defense: Zero known fungal resistance buildup after decades of worldwide agricultural use.
- Micronutrient enrichment: Delivers bio-available zinc and manganese, enhancing photosynthetic activity and leaf greening.
Target diseases and approved crop spectrum
- Potato and Tomato: Benchmark preventive protection against Early Blight (Alternaria solani) and Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans).
- Paddy (Rice): Controls blast and brown spot disease.
- Chilli and Onion: Protects against fruit rot / anthracnose, purple blotch, and leaf spots.
- Groundnut: Outstanding control of Tikka leaf spot disease.
- Grapes and Apples: Manages downy mildew, anthracnose, and apple scab.
Spraying schedule, compatibility, and safety precautions
- Preventive application: Apply before fungal infection occurs or at the first appearance of disease symptoms, repeating at 7 to 10-day intervals.
- Water volume: Use 150 to 200 litres of clean water per acre for field crops and 400 to 500 litres per acre for orchards.
- Tank-mix compatibility: Excellent mixing partner for single-site systemic fungicides (such as hexaconazole or carbendazim) to broaden protection.
- Safety instructions: Wear protective gloves and a dust mask; observe CIB&RC pre-harvest intervals before picking produce.
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Common questions
What is the technical content of Indofil M-45?
Indofil M-45 contains Mancozeb 75% WP, a broad-spectrum contact dithiocarbamate fungicide.
Is Indofil M-45 a systemic or contact fungicide?
It is a contact protective fungicide that forms a defensive chemical barrier on the crop surface to stop spore germination.
Can Indofil M-45 be mixed with other fungicides?
Yes, it is widely tank-mixed with systemic fungicides to enhance disease control and prevent resistance development.
What crops are treated with Indofil M-45?
Potato, tomato, chilli, paddy, groundnut, grapes, apple, onion, and various field and vegetable crops.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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