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Fungicides are chemical compounds used to prevent or control fungal infections in plants, crops, and sometimes in humans and animals. They work by inhibiting the growth of fungi or killing them outright, helping to protect plants from diseases that can cause significant damage or loss.
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Fungicides can be classified into several categories:
1. Preventive Fungicides: These are applied before the fungus can infect the plant. They create a protective barrier.
2.Curative Fungicides: These are used to treat existing infections, aiming to eliminate the fungi after they have already begun to damage the plant.
3.Systemic Fungicides: These are absorbed by the plant and circulate through its tissues, offering internal protection.
4.Contact Fungicides: These remain on the surface of the plant and need to come into direct contact with the fungus to be effective.
Fungicides can be applied as sprays, granules, or in soil treatments, and they play a crucial role in agriculture to ensure healthy crops and optimal yields. However, it’s essential to use them responsibly to avoid issues such as resistance development in fungal populations and potential environmental impact
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Here are 2 products used by SSO
1. Sundomil ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS: 640g/kg Mancozeb, and 80g/kg Metalaxy.
2. Benomyl 50% WP Active Igredient: 500g/kg benomyl in the form of a wettable powder
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