Merger Fungicide is a unique, broad-spectrum fungicide combining the systemic action of Tricyclazole with the contact action of Mancozeb. It offers robust protection against major fungal diseases like blast, brown leaf spot, and grain discoloration, ensuring healthier crops and improved yields.
Technical Details
Technical Name: Tricyclazole 18% + Mancozeb 62% WP
Formulation Type: Wettable Powder (WP)
Mode of Action: Systemic and Contact
Tricyclazole: Acts systemically as a protectant, inhibiting fungal penetration by blocking melanin biosynthesis essential for fungal development, particularly effective against rice blast.
Mancozeb: Works through contact by deactivating sulphahydryl groups in fungal enzymes, preventing fungal metabolism and spore germination.
Key Features & Benefits
Broad Spectrum Control: Highly effective against blast, anthracnose, brown spot, and other fungal diseases.
Dual Action: Combines systemic protection and contact knockdown for comprehensive disease management.
Nutritional Advantage: Supplies essential micronutrients like manganese and zinc, promoting greener, healthier plants.
Resistance Management: Safe for repeated use without encouraging resistance development.
Environmentally Safe: Compatible with Integrated Disease Management (IDM) practices.
Quality Enhancement: Improves grain yield and quality, resulting in better marketable produce.
Recommended Usage
| Crop | Target Diseases | Dosage per Acre (g) | Waiting Period (Days) |
|---|
| Rice/Paddy | Brown Spot (Helminthosporium oryzae), Blast (Pyricularia oryzae), Grain Discoloration (Helminthosporium, Rhizoctonia, Pyricularia, Alternaria) | 200–250 | 25 |
| Chilli | Cercospora Leaf Spot, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Fruit Rot | 200–250 | - |
Precautions
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling and application.
Do not mix with lime, sulfur, or Bordeaux mixture.
Avoid drift to non-target areas and water sources.
Store the product in a cool, dry place away from children and animals.
Follow resistance management practices and avoid overuse.
Important Note
Due to local regulatory restrictions, Merger Fungicide is not supplied to Kerala State.
Always refer to the product label and leaflet for detailed application instructions.
