Active chemical class and unique mode of action
- Pyridinyl-ethyl-benzamide class: Active ingredient Fluopyram belongs to the SDHI (Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor) group (FRAC Group 7).
- Mitochondrial respiratory block: Selectively blocks Complex II cellular respiration in nematodes, paralyzing their movement and stopping root penetration within hours.
- Fungicidal dual-action: Concurrently provides systemic suppression of soil-borne and foliar fungal pathogens like powdery mildew.
- High selectivity: Delivers strong nematicidal activity while maintaining safety toward earthworms and beneficial soil microbial fauna.
CIBRC approved crops and target pests
Approved in India for controlling Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) in tomato, capsicum, cucumber, banana, and pomegranate. In polyhouses and drip-irrigated commercial vegetable plots, applying Velum Prime establishes healthy root systems free of galling and stunted vascular vessels.
Drip application guidelines and safety
- Apply exclusively through drip irrigation systems or targeted soil drenching around plant root zones.
- Pre-irrigate the field slightly before chemical injection, inject the measured chemical dose, and flush the drip lines with clean water.
- Apply at transplanting or early crop establishment to protect vulnerable young root tips.
- Observe the mandatory Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) printed on the CIBRC approved label.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the active chemical ingredient in Bayer Velum Prime?
Velum Prime contains Fluopyram at 34.48% concentration formulated as a Suspension Concentrate (SC).
How is Velum Prime applied in commercial vegetable fields?
It is applied directly to the root zone via drip irrigation systems or as a targeted basal soil drench.
What major plant pest does Velum Prime target?
It targets damaging root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) that cause root galling, nutrient deficiency, and plant wilting.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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