DESCRIPTION
Bayer Melody Duo Iprovalicarb 5.5% + Propineb 61.25% Fungicide Details :
- Melody Duo Fungicide is a modern fungicide containing the two active ingredients Iprovalicarb and Propineb.
- Melody Fungicide technical name - Iprovalicarb 5.5% + Propineb 61.25% w/w WP (66.75 WP)
- It provides excellent control of a broad range of fungal species from Oomcytes class (e. g. Plasmospora viticola, Phytophthora spp., Pseudoperonospora spp., Peronospora spp.) with high plant compatibility.
- The major crops in which Melody Duo can be effectively used are those in which Downy mildew and Late blight are economically damaging viz. grapes and potato.
- Technical Content: Iprovalicarb 5.5% + Propineb 61.25% w/w WP (66.75 WP)
- Mode of Entry: Contact & Systemic
- Mode of Action: Iprovalicarb is a protective, curative and antisporulant fungicide with translaminar and acropetal mode of action. It is distributed evenly in plants. It is an inhibitor of phospholipid biosynthesis and cell wall synthesis. Propineb is a non-specific, multi-site fungicide with protective action against germinating conidia. It works as a good curative and anti-sporulant on disease causing pathogens.
Key Features & Benefits
- Melody Duo Fungicide is effective against Downy mildew in Grapes and Late blight in Potato.
- It is highly efficient – antisporulant, protective and eradicative in action.
- It gives good protection for young developing leaves and shoots.
- Melody Duo Fungicide improves quality and disease-free produce at harvest
- Better resistance management, because of synergistic combination of two active ingredients.
- It exhibits translaminar action, meaning it can penetrate the leaf’s surface and move from one side to the other, providing protection against fungal diseases from within the plant tissue.
Recommended Crops and Disease
- Potato – Late Blight
- Grapes – Downy Mildew
- Dosage: 1- 1.5 gm / L of water
- Method of Application: Foliar Spray
- Potato: Give first spray as soon as late blight symptoms appear on the leaves and one or two sprays more depending on the disease intensity.
- Grape: Give the fist spray at 3-4 leaf stage (15 days after pruning) followed by 1-2 more sprays at 10-12 days interval based on the intensity of the disease.
- Additional Information :- Melody duo fungicide improves quality and disease-free produce at harvest
FAQs for Bayer Melody Duo Iprovalicarb 5.5% + Propineb 61.25% Fungicide:
1. What is Bayer Melody Duo Fungicide used for?
Answer: Bayer Melody Duo Fungicide is primarily used to control downy mildew and late blight in crops such as grapes, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables.
2. What are the active ingredients in Bayer Melody Duo Fungicide?
Answer: The product contains two active ingredients: Iprovalicarb (5.5%), which is a systemic fungicide, and Propineb (61.25%), which is a contact fungicide.
3. How does Bayer Melody Duo Fungicide work?
Answer: It provides dual action by combining the systemic properties of Iprovalicarb, which penetrates the plant tissue to stop fungal development, and the contact action of Propineb, which creates a protective barrier on the plant surface.
4. What crops can Bayer Melody Duo Fungicide be used on?
Answer: This fungicide can be used on crops like grapes, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables susceptible to fungal diseases such as downy mildew and blight.
5. What diseases does Bayer Melody Duo Fungicide control?
Answer: It effectively controls diseases such as downy mildew, late blight, and other fungal diseases in the listed crops.
6. What is the recommended dosage for Bayer Melody Duo Fungicide?
Answer: The recommended dosage is generally around 2-2.5 kg per hectare, but specific usage instructions vary depending on the crop and disease severity. Always follow the label for exact recommendations.
