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Important Tips To Select The Best Fungicide For Plants


There are various organisms such as fungi, nematodes, bacteria, viruses, etc., that can lead to plant diseases. For that, it is very important to select the right fungicide for plants. The fungicides are used for preventing the development of fungi on the plants and killing them.
When you are planning to choose fungicide chemicals, it is very important that you know about their uses. In this article, you will know different types of fungicides and how you can use them.

Classification of Fungicides
These are some basic classifications of different fungicides for plants. Read below to know in detail.

Curative and Preventive
There are two ways in which fungicides work- curative and preventive. The curative fungicides basically help in curing the fungus when the plants are already infected. You can apply the curative fungicides when you observe the initial symptoms. This helps in stopping the disease from growing further.

On the other hand, the preventive fungicides protect the plants from getting infected in the future. To get the best results, you need to apply the preventive fungicides directly to the fungus. Hence, if you keep this tip in mind, you can effectively prevent fungus from spreading.

Plant Mobility

Fungicides are also available in two forms such as mobile and contact. The mobile function differs from new and old tissues. The fungicides also move from the top section to the leaf bottom. Secondly, you can choose contact fungicides for plants. The contact fungicides are also known as protectants. This type of fungicide sticks to the surface of plants.

Hence, you must know what type of fungicide you want to apply to your plants according to your requirement. The movement of fungicides can be amphymobile i.e. from the old to new tissues. Furthermore, the xylem mobile movement happens from the tip to the bottom of the leaf surface.

The action of Fungicide Chemicals

Thirdly, the action of fungicide chemicals is another factor when it comes to selecting. You must know that fungicides for plants damage the cell membrane of the fungus. Thus, you must target different action modes to attack the fungus and prevent them from growing.
The best way is to use alternate fungicide products. This trick will help to maintain the effectiveness of the fungicides. Along with that, it will prevent the fungus from developing resistance against fungicides with regular use.

How to Use Fungicides Correctly

As you have read about different fungicides, the next step is to know about their uses. Follow the steps to use the fungicides correctly.

Apply the Fungicide Chemical Before Rain

Water is an integral part of spreading the fungal infection to the plants. Hence, to prevent this, you must spray the fungicide chemicals before the rain occurs.

Keep Small Intervals for Spraying
When you apply a fungicide for plants, it is best to maintain a shorter period. This trick will be effective when the fungal infection increases during the particular weather. Normally, you must keep an interval of 7 to 10 days for spraying.

Read the Labels of the Product Carefully

Thirdly, before applying any product, it is very important to read the instructions and other details. You must read the formulations, rate, best uses, significant crops, diseases, etc. This step will help you to get the best results without must hassle.

Use Alternative Products Timely

Additionally, using the same products, again and again, will lead to mutation. It means, after a while, the fungicide chemicals will not be effective. So, to prevent this from happening, use different fungicide products for the best results.

Hence, if you want to get the best results and prevent fungal infection in plants, then you must have thorough information. The above steps will help you to protect your plants from fungal infections.

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