Chemical Composition and Synergistic Mode of Action
Taqat integrates two established fungicidal chemistries with distinct modes of action to ensure comprehensive foliar protection.
- Captan (70%): A multi-site phthalimide contact protective fungicide that deactivates essential thiol-containing fungal enzymes, preventing fungal spore germination on leaf surfaces.
- Hexaconazole (5%): A broad-spectrum systemic triazole (ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor - EBI) that penetrates internal plant tissues, arresting mycelial expansion and post-infection disease spread.
- Synergistic Benefit: The dual active system attacks fungal pathogens at multiple physiological sites, drastically lowering the probability of single-site resistance development.
- Formulation: Wettable powder (WP) engineered for rapid suspension in spray water with strong surface adhering and rain-fast qualities.
Target Crops, Pathogens and Agronomic Application
Taqat is registered across diverse field crops and horticultural plantings where combined foliar and stem infections threaten crop productivity.
- Chili: Controls powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) and fruit rot / anthracnose (Colletotrichum capsici), preserving marketable fruit grade.
- Paddy: Combats sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani) and brown spot (Bipolaris oryzae) during critical tillering and panicle initiation phases.
- Groundnut: Effectively controls early and late leaf spot (tikka disease caused by Cercospora spp.) and rust (Puccinia arachidis).
- Application Timing: Spray preventively at the first detection of disease lesions or during prolonged cloudy, warm, and humid weather conducive to fungal outbreaks.
Safe Handling, Mixing Guidelines and Precautions
Safe application requires following statutory CIBRC instructions on the product container leaflet.
- Mixing Protocol: Pre-mix the required quantity of wettable powder in a small bucket of water to form a smooth slurry before pouring into the spray tank.
- Spray Volume: Use sufficient water per hectare to ensure complete and uniform wetting of upper and lower leaf surfaces.
- Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): Adhere strictly to the recommended waiting period between the last spray and harvest to avoid chemical residues.
- Safety Equipment: Wear protective clothing, goggles, and a face shield during mixing and field application.
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Common questions
What are the active ingredients in Taqat fungicide?
Taqat is a combination fungicide containing Captan 70% (contact protection) and Hexaconazole 5% (systemic triazole) formulated as a wettable powder (WP).
What diseases does Taqat control in chili crops?
In chili, Taqat is approved for controlling powdery mildew, fruit rot, and anthracnose (dieback).
Can Taqat be applied after disease symptoms appear?
Yes, because Hexaconazole possesses systemic curative properties, Taqat halts existing mycelial development inside plant tissues while Captan shields uninfected leaves.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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