DEFACTO® 500EC

Defacto® 500EC is an excellent systemic fungicide with protective and curative action on a wide range of diseases in cereals, coffee and roses.

Product Details

Target (Crop/Area) : Barley, Carnation, Coffee, Maize - ordinary, Rice, Rose, Wheat
Available Packs: 1 L
Product Type: Broad-spectrum fungicide, Fungicide
Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
Active Ingredient(s): Difenoconazole 250 g/L, Propiconazole 250 g/L
PHI: Coffee- 7 days, Edible Crops - 15 Days
Mode of Action: Curative, Eradicant, Protectant, Systemic
Target (Pests/Disease/Weeds) : Black spot, Glume blotch, Leaf rust, Maize sheath blight, Powdery mildew, Rice blast, Rice sheath blight, Stem rust
Application Rate: 250ml/ha in 1000 L of water (5ml in 20 L of water)-Cereal crops and Ornamentals cut flower, 650ml/ha in 1000 L of water (13ml in 20 L of water)- Coffee
Re-Entry Interval: 12

Mode of Action

Both Difenoconazole and Propiconazole belong to the group of triazoles, inhibitors biosynthesis of ergosterol (EBI’s). They act on the pathogenic fungus during penetration and formation of haustoria and inhibit fungal growth by interfering with the biosynthesis of cell membranes.

Application Guide

Apply Defacto® 500EC at the onset of disease development or when climatic conditions favor disease development. Repeat application every 7 – 14 days while ensuring adequate coverage of the crop foliage.

Defacto® 500EC is compatible with commonly used pesticides and foliar fertilizers and non-phytotoxic when used as recommended. However, a physical compatibility test is recommended before mixing commercial quantities or spraying a large area.