FUKA- (Isoprothiolane 40% EC)

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Fuka contains active ingredient Isoprothiolane 40% EC
• FUKA belongs to Dithiolane group of chemicals
• It is an excellent Systemic fungicide
• It has both protective as well as curative action
• It is used as a foliar spray fungicide in rice
• One solution for all type of blasts (leaf, neck and node blast)
• It is rapidly absorbed through roots and leaves
• It moves both acropetally and basipetally
• It is also having phytotonic effect
• It has good synergistic effect
• It is almost compatible with other fungicide
• Suitable for IPM practice
• No phytotoxicity has been reported when used as recommended
• Fuka is available in the pack sizes of 1Ltr, 500ml, 250ml and 100ml.

  MODE OF ACTION

  • Fuka is a systemic fungicide with protective and curative action
  • After application it is rapidly absorbed by roots as well as leaves and translocated and accumulated to other parts
  • It inactivates the enzymes methyl transferase which results inhibition of phosphor-lipid biosynthesis. It hampers the cell membrane permeability and disrupts cell wall deposition
  • Isoprothiolane inhibits the formation of infection peg or cellulase secretion which prevents the penetration and elongation of infecting hyphae

    METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION

    • Foliar Spray is recommended
    • First spray is recommended as soon as the disease begins to appear in the field
    • Three spray can be done per season depending on the disease severity
    • Mix the recommended dose in ¼ of the recommended quantity of water to the spray tank with agitation
    • Add remaining quantity of water with continuous agitation
    • Uniform coverage is necessary for effective control of disease