Dual active ingredients and modes of action
- Captan (70%): Broad-spectrum phthalimide contact protectant that disrupts multiple vital cellular enzymes in germinating fungal spores.
- Hexaconazole (5%): Systemic triazole that inhibits fungal ergosterol biosynthesis, halting mycelial expansion and tissue penetration.
- Provides dual-action synergy: immediate protective barrier on outer leaf surfaces combined with deep systemic curative control internally.
Target fungal diseases and labeled crops
- Chilli: Outstanding control of anthracnose (fruit rot / dieback) and powdery mildew.
- Grapes: Protects vines, leaves, and berry bunches against powdery mildew, downy mildew, and anthracnose.
- Apple: Controls apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) and powdery mildew in temperate fruit orchards.
- Vegetables and pulses: Suppresses early blights, tikka leaf spot in groundnut, and Cercospora leaf spots.
Application timing and spraying precautions
- Apply at early disease emergence or preventively when weather turns humid and favorable for fungal proliferation.
- Ensure thorough, uniform canopy coverage using calibrated knapsack sprayers fitted with hollow-cone nozzles.
- Follow CIBRC approved label recommendations, wear personal protective equipment, and observe the prescribed pre-harvest interval.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the technical composition of Taqat fungicide?
Taqat contains Captan 70% + Hexaconazole 5% WP (Wettable Powder).
What are the two fungicide groups present in Taqat?
It combines a multi-site contact protectant (Captan) with a systemic triazole (Hexaconazole).
Which major diseases does Taqat control in chilli?
It controls anthracnose (dieback / fruit rot) and powdery mildew in chilli crops.
Is Taqat effective as both a preventive and curative spray?
Yes, Captan prevents new spore germination while Hexaconazole cures existing internal fungal infections.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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