Bacterial Leaf

This unique 3-in-1 strategy pairs a heavy-duty contact bactericide, a powerful systemic antibiotic, and an essential micronutrient. Together, they form a preventative and curative solution that halts bacterial multiplication while actively helping the crop recover from tissue damage.

How the Combination Works (Triple Action Mode)

• Copper Oxychloride (The Contact Shield): Acts as a protective barrier on the leaf surface. It releases copper ions ($Cu^{2+}$) that disrupt the bacterial cellular proteins and enzyme systems upon contact, preventing the bacteria from multiplying and spreading further across the field.

• Streptomycin (The Systemic Knight): An aminoglycoside antibiotic that is quickly absorbed by the plant tissue. Once inside, it moves systemically to target the bacteria (Xanthomonas oryzae) internally, inhibiting their protein synthesis and neutralizing the infection from within.

• Zinc (The Recovery Booster): Bacterial infections cause rapid chlorosis (yellowing) and tissue drying. Zinc is a crucial micronutrient that accelerates chlorophyll formation, boosts auxins (growth hormones), and triggers the plant's natural immune defense system to heal lesions and recover lost green canopy.

Key Benefits for Paddy / Rice Cultivation

• Synergistic Knockdown: Combining a contact bactericide with an antibiotic ensures the bacteria cannot easily develop resistance. It provides total control—both inside and outside the plant tissue.

• Halts "Kresek" & Blight: Effectively stops the aggressive wilting phase ("Kresek") in early growth stages and prevents the wavy, straw-colored lesions of late-stage leaf blight from destroying the grain-filling process.

• Rapid Tissue Repair: Thanks to the inclusion of Zinc, crops treated with this mixture bounce back faster, regaining their green color and maintaining photosynthetic efficiency to protect final grain yields.

Application & Dosage Guidelines

*Streptomycin is commonly sold in agricultural markets as a 90:10 combination with Tetracycline (often known under trade names like Streptocycline or Plantomycin).

Best Application Practices

1. Timing: Spray at the very first sign of water-soaked, translucent streaks on leaf tips, or prophylactically when weather conditions become highly favorable for bacterial spread (e.g., heavy rainstorms, strong winds, and high humidity).

2. Method: Use a fine mist spray to ensure total, uniform coverage of the crop canopy, focusing heavily on both sides of the leaves.

3. Nitrogen Management: Crucial Step—If you spot a bacterial infection in your field, immediately stop any scheduled top-dressing of Nitrogen (Urea) fertilizers. Excess nitrogen softens plant tissues, making it vastly easier for bacteria to multiply and spread.