Azaka Duo FMC
Azoxystrobin 18.2% w/w + Difenoconazole 11.4% w/w SC
₹2312.00₹1850.00
Overview | Description |
Product Name | Azaka Duo Fungicide |
Brand | Fmc |
Category | Fungicide |
Technical Content | Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% w/w SC |
Classfication | Chemical |
Toxicity | Blue |
FMC Azaka Duo is a premix, broad-spectrum systemic fungicide formulated as a Suspension Concentrate (SC) containing Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% w/w SC. It unites two distinct chemical classes—a Strobilurin (QoI) and a Triazole (DMI)—providing dual-action preventive, curative, and translaminar protection against major plant diseases while promoting plant vigor and crop greening.
How the Formulation Works (Mode of Action)
Azoxystrobin (18.2% w/w) – Group 11 (Strobilurin): Inhibits fungal mitochondrial respiration by blocking electron transfer at complex III (QoI). It halts ATP/energy synthesis, preventing fungal spore germination and penetration. It also delivers a notable phytotonic "greening" effect, lowering ethylene production and prolonging active photosynthesis.
Difenoconazole (11.4% w/w) – Group 3 (Triazole): Inhibits sterol biosynthesis (C14-demethylation) in fungal cell membranes. This arrests hyphal growth and cleans up established infections inside the plant tissue (curative and eradicative power).
Systemic & Translaminar Mobility: Quickly penetrates the leaf surface, distributes through xylem vessels toward new growth, and moves across the leaf blade to defend untreated surfaces.
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Crop-Wise Uses & Dosage Guide
Standard Application Rate:
Per Litre of Water: 0.8 ml to 1 ml
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Per 15-Litre Knapsack Sprayer Pump: 15 ml to 20 ml
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Per Acre: 150 ml to 200 ml (mixed in 150–200 litres of clean water)
Crop Category | Specific Crops | Target Diseases | Recommended Dose per Acre |
|---|---|---|---|
Commercial Crops | Cotton Sugarcane Paddy / Rice | Alternaria leaf spot, Grey mildew Red rot, Smut, Rust Sheath blight, Blast | 200 ml in 200 L water 160–200 ml in 200 L water 200 ml in 200 L water |
Vegetable Crops | Chilli Tomato Onion & Garlic Cucurbits | Anthracnose (Dieback/Fruit rot), Powdery mildew Early blight, Late blight, Leaf spot Purple blotch, Stemphylium blight, Downy mildew Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Anthracnose | 200 ml in 200 L water 200 ml in 200 L water 200 ml in 200 L water 150–200 ml in 200 L water |
Horticulture & Fruits | Turmeric & Ginger Grapes Pomegranate Mango | Leaf spot, Leaf blotch, Rhizome rot suppression Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Anthracnose Bacterial/Fungal leaf spot, Anthracnose Powdery mildew, Anthracnose | 200 ml in 200 L water 1 ml/L (200–300 ml/acre) 1 ml/L water 1 ml/L water (foliar wash) |
Best Time and Conditions to Spray
Crop Stage / Infection Window: Apply at the first visual sign of disease onset or preventively during weather conditions favorable to fungal spread (high humidity above 80%, intermittent rain, morning dew).
Time of Day: Spray in the early morning (before 10:00 AM) or late afternoon/evening (after 4:30 PM). Avoid peak mid-day heat and direct harsh sunlight, which accelerate evaporation and stress plant foliage.
Weather: Spray only when wind speed is calm to minimize drift. Ensure clear skies for at least 2 to 3 hours post-application so the systemic active ingredients absorb fully into leaf cuticles.
Coverage: Use a hollow cone nozzle for thorough, uniform foliage coverage. For crops like paddy (sheath blight), direct the spray toward lower stem sheaths near the soil/water line.
Safety Precautions and Handling
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear chemical-resistant rubber gloves, safety goggles, protective clothing, and a face mask during measuring and spraying.
Avoid Personal Contamination: Do not eat, drink, chew tobacco, or smoke while handling or applying the chemical. Wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and water before meals and take a bath after field operations.
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Mixing Discipline: Always shake the bottle well prior to measuring, as SC formulations settle during storage. Pre-mix the required measure in a small bucket of clean water before transferring to the main tank
