Saaf Fungicide by UPL is one of India’s most trusted solutions for fungal disease control. With dual-mode action and a broad spectrum of efficacy, Saaf ensures healthy crops by targeting all stages of fungal infections.
🔬 Technical Composition
Technical Name: Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP
Formulation: Wettable Powder (WP)
Mode of Entry: Systemic + Contact
Mode of Action:
Carbendazim (Systemic): Absorbed and translocated within the plant, inhibits fungal cell division.
Mancozeb (Contact): Forms a protective barrier on plant surfaces, inhibiting fungal spore germination.
🌟 Key Features & Benefits
✅ Broad-Spectrum: Effective against a wide range of fungal diseases across diverse crops.
✅ Dual Protection: Combines both preventive (Mancozeb) and curative (Carbendazim) actions.
✅ All-Stage Action: Controls all fungal stages – spores, hyphae, and mature colonies.
✅ Long-Lasting Effect: Offers sustained protection with reduced application frequency.
✅ Flexible Use: Suitable for both foliar spraying and seed treatment.
✅ Safe to Use: Compatible with most agrochemicals; easy to mix and apply.
🌾 Usage Recommendations
| Crop | Target Disease | Dose (g/acre) | Water (L/acre) | g/L Water | Waiting Period (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli | Fruit rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew | 300 | 200 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Grape | Anthracnose, Downy & Powdery mildew | 300 | 200 | 1.5 | 7 |
| Mango | Anthracnose, Powdery mildew | 300 | 200 | 1.5 | 7 |
| Paddy | Blast | 300 | 300 | 1.0 | 57 |
| Potato | Early & Late blight, Black scurf | 700 | 200 | 3.5 | 47 |
| Maize | Downy mildew, Leaf blight | 400 | 200 | 2.0 | 37 |
| Tea | Black rot, Blister blight, Dieback, Grey blight | 500–600 | 200 | 2.5–3.0 | 7 |
| Groundnut | Leaf spot, Rust | 200 | 200 | 1.0 | 72 |
🧪 Seed Treatment:
Target: Collar rot, Root rot, Dry rot, Tikka leaf spot
Dose: 2.5 g/kg seed
🧴 Application Method
Primary Method: Foliar spray
Secondary Method: Seed treatment
Frequency: Use as a preventive or curative measure depending on disease pressure.
📌 Additional Information
Compatibility: Compatible with most commonly used insecticides and fungicides.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from food and feed materials.
Packaging: Available in multiple sizes for ease of use.
Disclaimer: Always refer to the label instructions and leaflet for specific application guidance. The above data is for reference purposes only.
