Fungicide Proton: instructions for use, safety measures and analogues

Proton systemic fungicide can be used to protect and treat grain, fruit and vegetable crops from powdery mildew, all types of spotting, rust. The drug has a long period of activity. Protects plants from pathogens of fungal diseases for a whole month. Effective one hour after processing cultures.

Composition, release form and purpose of the fungicide Proton

Two-component fungicide protects and treats plants from scab, rust, powdery mildew, mildew, oidium, septoria, black fungus, burns, leaf spots. The active substance is kresoxim-methyl and epoxiconazole.

Fungicide has the form of suspension concentrate. Sold in 10 liter plastic cans. The suspension is mixed with a certain amount of water. Plants are sprayed with a fungicidal solution during the growing season.

Mechanism of drug action

The drug consists of two active substances, each of which affects the fungal infection. The fungicide penetrates inside the plants through the leaves and root system, spreads through the organs and protects the culture from fungi. Kresoxim-methyl inhibits cellular mitochondrial respiration of pathogens. Suspends the development of fungi, prevents sporulation.

The substance is most effective at the initial stage of the disease. It contributes to the eradication of the pathogen, has a long-term protective property. The second active ingredient - epoxiconazole - inhibits enzymes in the biosynthesis of sterols. It has a high protective and healing effect.

Speed of impact, period of protective action

Most of the active substances are absorbed by the plant within 1-2 hours. The fungicide starts working immediately. The drug eradicates the pathogen and remains in the plant organs for 4-5 weeks. The action of the active substances does not weaken in cold and wet weather.

Fungicide shows its protective properties for one month.

Advantages and disadvantages of the remedy

Fungicide Benefits:

• treats major fungal diseases of cereals;
• used to protect fruit (apple, pear) and vegetable (tomato, cucumber) crops;
• can be used for prevention and treatment;
• does not wash off with rain;
• takes action quickly;
• remains active for a long time;
• reduces cultural exposure to stressors.

Flaws:

• with systematic use, a number of fungi may show resistance;
• prepared from a suspension and water, the solution cannot be stored for a long time.

Consumption rate for different plants

Fungicide used on these crops:

1. For cereals (wheat, barley). For ten liters of water, you need 10 milliliters of suspension.
2. For fruit trees (apple, pear). For ten liters of water, you need 10 milliliters of suspension.
3. For vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers). Ten liters of liquid need 5-10 milliliters of suspension.
4. For grapes. For ten liters of water you need 5-6 milliliters of suspension.

How to prepare a working solution

To prepare a fungicidal mixture for irrigating plants, you need to take clean water and a certain amount of suspension. The solution is kneaded in a plastic container. First, a measured amount of the suspension is dissolved with a liter of water. Then add the required amount of liquid. The well-mixed mixture is poured into a spray bottle.

Ten liters of fungicide solution is enough to spray one hundred square meters.

Fungicide instructions

Rules for using freshly prepared solution:

1. Cereals are sprayed only once, at the very beginning of the growing season (spring), and winter crops - in the fall.
2. Fruit fruits are processed 1-4 times per season, except for the flowering period. The first time - at the time of the formation of scab spores (in the spring). Observe the interval between treatments of 20 days. 30 days before harvesting, the last spraying with a fungicidal solution is carried out.
3. The drug is used on grapes for the purpose of prevention, before flowering or after. A total of 2 treatments are carried out. Interval - 20 days. Last spraying - a month before harvest.
4. Vegetables are processed 1-2 times per season. Between sprayings observe an interval of 30 days. The last treatment is carried out 30 days before harvest.

Precautions for using the product

You need to mix the solution in a protective mask, rubber gloves and a special suit. During work, it is necessary to ensure that the fungicide does not get on the skin or in the eyes. Do not inhale vapors or drink concentrated suspension. After working with the drug, you need to wash your hands and face with warm water and soap, rinse your mouth with soda solution.

Toxicity

The drug belongs to the 3rd hazard class. Quickly decomposes in the soil without polluting the environment.The fungicide is non-toxic to humans, animals, birds and fish. It does not harm plants, beneficial insects, bees, but it is advisable not to use the drug during the flowering of crops and the intensive summer of bees.

Interaction with other tools

The drug is compatible with other fungicides, except alkaline. Can be used with insecticides, acaricides, growth regulators for complex crop treatment. In each case of application, a compatibility check of the products to be mixed is required.

Terms and conditions of storage

Fungicide should be used within 4 years from date of manufacture. In tightly closed original packaging, it can be stored at room temperature, protected from moisture, frost, direct sunlight. The chemical must be kept out of the reach of children, away from food.

Are there any analogues?

The fungicidal agent Proton has several preparations that are similar in their constituent components and principle of action. For example, Collix Strobitek, Therapeutic Pro fungicides contain the substance kresoxim-methyl, which inhibits the development of scab, powdery mildew, burns, and leaf spots.

In the preparations Rex Duo, Osiris, Therapist Pro, Triad there is a component epoxiconazole, which is used against rust, spotting, powdery mildew, septoria .

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