- Defend is recommended for the Control of Sheath blight and Blast in paddy.
- Defend gives long duration of control.
Defend
Propiconazole 10.7% + tricyclazole 34.2% w/w SE
Features:
Defend works as systemic foliar fungicide with preventive and curative action. It is a mixture of triazole fungicides.
Mode of action:
This disruption of ergosterol synthesis leads to the accumulation of toxic sterols in the fungal cell membrane, causing membrane dysfunction, leakage of cellular contents, and ultimately the death of the fungus.
Advantages:
Benefits:
- Defend protect against other plant diseases and also offers crop enhancement properties, ensuring that the rice neck remains strong until harvest time.
- Defend helps in increasing crop yield and productivity.
Recommendations:
| Crops | Targeted Pest | Dosage / Acre |
|---|---|---|
| Paddy | Rice blast, sheath blight | 200-250ml |
Available Packs: 250ml, 500ml, 1Ltr
