Zantara Fungicide: instructions for use and composition, dosage and analogues

"Zantara" stands out from the background of other fungicides with its universal and fast action. The drug begins to suppress the activity of pathogenic microflora almost immediately after application. However, the Zantara fungicide, according to the instructions for use, can only be used to treat grain crops. At the same time, the product does not harm insects (in particular, bees) and does not harm the crop.

Composition and principle of operation

"Zantara" is a universal fungicide that has a systemic effect on the affected plant. The drug suppresses the activity of pathogenic microflora, both on the surface of the grain crop and inside, in case of penetration of microorganisms. "Zantara", despite what has been said, is used to treat strictly certain types of plants. The remedy is only effective against diseases that affect wheat and barley.

The drug is based on bixafen and tebuconazole in the amount of 50 and 166 grams per liter of Zantara, respectively. After application, both substances penetrate inside the sheet plate under the wax layer, under which ultraviolet radiation and rainwater do not fall. Then the agent spreads throughout the plant, suppressing the activity of pathogenic microflora within one hour after treatment.

Destination

As noted, "Zantara" is used in the treatment of cereals. This remedy is used in the treatment of spring and winter wheat from:

leaf septoria;
powdery mildew;
various types of rust;
pyrenophorosis.

The drug is also suitable for the treatment of spring and winter barley from:

dwarf rust;
mesh and dark brown spotting;
Rhynchosporiasis;
powdery mildew.

Despite the above effectiveness, it is impossible to constantly use Zantara in the treatment of grain crops. With regular treatment, pathogenic microflora develops resistance to the fungicide. Therefore, if during the season it is not possible to cure the plant with Zantara, it is recommended to replace the drug with another one with a similar effect.

Advantages and disadvantages

Fungicide benefits include the following:

wide range of diseases affected by the remedy;
increased efficiency against rust;
Provides long lasting protection of crops against blotch;
helps increase yields and tolerance to negative environmental impacts;
quickly restores the plant.

Zantara has a physiological effect on the cultivated crop, which is manifested in the following:

increases the area of the sheet plate;
increases the concentration of chlorophyll in the leaves;
slows down leaf aging;
seed weight and yield increase.

Among the shortcomings of the fungicide, there is an overpricing. A liter container with the drug costs more than 3.5 thousand rubles. Also, the disadvantages of the product include limited exposure: the drug cannot be used to treat other plants, except those indicated earlier.

Compatibility with other products

Compatibility of "Zantara" with other chemicals must be checked before processing the plant. This parameter is not set by the manufacturer.

At the same time, the fungicide is allowed to be used together with most mineral fertilizers and similar preparations.

Application Features

Treatment of wheat and barley from diseases should be carried out at the first signs of damage. It is possible to process crops with Zantara during the growing season in phases from the beginning of the formation of the first leaf to heading. The consumption rate of the working fluid is 0.8-1 liter per hectare of crops.

To control the development of powdery mildew, as well as in conditions of active development of the disease or when growing crops with weak immunity, it is recommended to apply the drug during the formation of the flaglist. Compliance with this condition allows you to extend the growing season.

In addition to the described properties, "Zantara" increases the plant's resistance to drought.

Means effectiveness

"Zantara" is used for both treatment and prevention of diseases in wheat and barley. The drug after application begins to affect the pathogenic microflora within an hour. After processing, the agent creates a protective shell that prevents infection of the culture for 3-5 weeks. This parameter depends on the degree of infection of the plant, weather conditions and a number of other factors.

Analogues

Alternative "Zantara" can be the following fungicides:

Impact Super;
"Celeste Max";
"Tebu";
"Bunker";
Redoubt.

The above fungicides contain tebuconazole, which is used to suppress the development of powdery mildew and a number of other diseases.However, Zantara also contains bixaphene, which enhances the activity of the main substance and increases the plant's resistance to infections.

Reviews

Oleg, Volgograd: “The use of Zantara is justified only on large areas. The fungicide does its job well. During the use of the drug, no diseases were noticed in wheat.”

Andrey, Rostov-on-Don: “After processing wheat, signs of disease disappeared within 2-3 days. In the future, cultures did not get sick. Of the minuses of the drug, it is worth noting the overpriced price. Instead of "Zantara" you can buy other available fungicides with a similar effect.

Anatoly, Krasnodar: “During the 2 seasons that I have been using this product, the number of diseases in wheat has dropped sharply. But I recommend buying this tool only if you need to process a large area. For private plots, the purchase of the drug is not justified due to the inflated price.”