Active Ingredient and Systemic Triazole Action
Tilt contains Propiconazole (25% EC), a broad-spectrum systemic triazole fungicide with preventive, curative, and eradicative properties.
It works by inhibiting the 14-alpha demethylase enzyme in the fungal ergosterol biosynthesis pathway. Deprived of ergosterol, fungal cell walls lose structural integrity and mycelial growth ceases.
- Formulation: 25 percent Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
- Acropetal systemic movement: Absorbed rapidly by green foliage and translocated upward toward new shoots
- Dual activity: Offers preventive barrier protection and curative therapy on established lesions
Target Crop Diseases and Field Timing
Tilt is registered for managing high-threat foliar and grain fungal complexes across cereals, oilseeds, and plantation crops.
Timely application protects flag leaves in wheat and boot leaves in paddy, directly safeguarding grain filling and harvest yield.
- Wheat: Controls yellow rust (Puccinia striiformis), brown rust, and Karnal bunt
- Paddy: Highly effective against sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani) and false smut
- Groundnut and tea: Controls Tikka leaf spot and tea blister blight complexes
Spraying Directions, Rainfastness, and Safety
Dilute the required dosage in clean water and apply using a well-maintained knapsack sprayer equipped with hollow cone nozzles.
Its rapid plant penetration provides dependable rainfastness within one to two hours of application.
Applicators must follow CIBRC label directions and wear personal protective clothing during spraying.
- Water volume: Ensure sufficient spray water volume per acre for uniform canopy coverage
- Rain resistance: Rapid leaf absorption prevents chemical wash-off during monsoonal showers
- Safety apparel: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective glasses, and a face respirator
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Common questions
What is the active constituent of Tilt fungicide?
Tilt contains Propiconazole 25% EC, a broad-spectrum systemic triazole fungicide.
Does Tilt control yellow rust in wheat?
Yes, Tilt is one of the premier registered systemic fungicides for controlling yellow and brown rust in wheat.
How does Propiconazole move inside the crop?
It translocates acropetally through the xylem vascular system, moving upward from treated leaves to protect new expanding growth.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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