Biostadt Sanchar Fungicide

Systemic and Contact Fungicide for Oomycete Disease Management

Biostadt Sanchar is a combination fungicide containing Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP. It combines systemic and contact fungicidal activity to provide internal as well as surface protection against important crop diseases.

Metalaxyl moves within treated plant tissues and provides systemic activity, while Mancozeb remains mainly on the crop surface and provides broad-spectrum protective action. This combination makes Sanchar useful for preventive and early curative management of diseases such as downy mildew, late blight, white rust, Alternaria blight and Phytophthora foot rot in label-recommended crops.

Product Specifications

Technical Composition

Key Features of Biostadt Sanchar

• Dual Protection: Combines systemic Metalaxyl with contact Mancozeb for internal and external crop protection.
• Preventive & Curative Activity: Helps prevent infection and manage susceptible disease during its early development.
• Oomycete Disease Management: Particularly useful against diseases such as downy mildew, late blight and Phytophthora.
• Multi-Site Surface Protection: Mancozeb acts at multiple fungal biochemical sites and helps protect treated crop surfaces.
• Systemic Movement: Metalaxyl is absorbed into plant tissues for protection beyond the immediate spray deposit.
• Foliar & Root-Zone Use: Suitable for foliar spraying and crop-specific soil drenching according to label directions.

Benefits of Sanchar Fungicide

• Helps manage important fungal and oomycete crop diseases.
• Provides both internal and external disease protection.
• Helps prevent fungal spore establishment on treated surfaces.
• Supports management of developing infection through systemic activity.
• Helps protect healthy foliage, roots and crop growth.
• Combines two different fungicidal modes of action.
• Can be incorporated into integrated disease-management programs.

Recommended Crops, Diseases and Dosage

Application rates differ according to crop, disease and application method. Always follow the current Biostadt Sanchar product label for the final field recommendation.

Major Target Diseases

• Downy Mildew
• Late Blight
• White Rust
• Alternaria Blight
• Phytophthora Foot Rot
• Other label-recommended oomycete diseases

How Biostadt Sanchar Works

Metalaxyl is a systemic phenylamide fungicide particularly active against oomycete pathogens. It is absorbed into plant tissues and interferes with essential processes required for fungal growth and reproduction.

Mancozeb is a protective multi-site contact fungicide. It remains primarily on treated crop surfaces and interferes with multiple enzyme systems in susceptible fungal spores and cells, helping prevent germination and infection.

Together, these active ingredients provide double protection: Metalaxyl works from within treated plant tissues while Mancozeb protects crop surfaces from new infection.

Sanchar for Downy Mildew in Grapes

Downy mildew can rapidly damage grape foliage and bunches under favourable humid conditions. Sanchar combines systemic and contact activity to help protect healthy tissues and manage early disease development.

Apply according to disease risk and crop-label recommendations, ensuring thorough coverage of the grape canopy.

Sanchar for Late Blight in Potato

Late blight is an important disease of potato that can spread rapidly during cool and humid weather. Preventive application or treatment at the earliest disease stage can help reduce infection and protect healthy crop foliage.

Uniform foliar coverage is important for effective protection of actively growing potato plants.

Sanchar for White Rust and Alternaria Blight in Mustard

Sanchar is used for disease management in mustard where white rust and Alternaria blight are important concerns. Timely application helps protect foliage and reproductive crop parts from disease development.

Sanchar for Downy Mildew in Bajra

Downy mildew can affect the normal development of pearl millet plants. Sanchar provides systemic and protective activity for management of this disease when used according to the recommended crop rate.

Sanchar for Phytophthora Foot Rot in Black Pepper

Phytophthora foot rot affects the root and collar region of black pepper vines and can cause serious crop decline under favourable conditions. The registered recommendation includes both spraying and soil-drenching application according to disease conditions.

For root-zone disease management, ensure the prepared solution reaches the active root and collar region according to label directions.

How to Use Biostadt Sanchar

1. Identify the crop and fungal disease correctly before application.
2. Measure the crop-specific recommended quantity accurately.
3. Mix the required fungicide with a small quantity of clean water to prepare a smooth slurry.
4. Partially fill the spray tank with clean water.
5. Add the prepared slurry while maintaining agitation.
6. Add the remaining required water and mix thoroughly.
7. Apply uniformly over disease-prone crop surfaces.
8. For crop-specific soil drenching, apply the solution uniformly around the active root zone.

Best Time to Apply

Sanchar should preferably be used preventively when environmental conditions favour disease development or at the earliest stage of infection. Application before severe disease establishment generally provides better protection.

Regular field scouting, weather conditions and previous disease history should be considered when planning application.

Systemic and Contact Double Protection

The combination of Metalaxyl and Mancozeb provides two complementary forms of disease protection. Metalaxyl is absorbed into the plant and provides systemic activity, while Mancozeb forms a protective contact barrier over treated surfaces.

This makes Sanchar particularly useful in disease-management programs where both existing early infection and new surface infection need to be addressed.

Application Tips

• Apply before disease becomes severe.
• Use the crop-specific recommended dose.
• Ensure thorough coverage of the crop canopy.
• Maintain agitation when using a wettable powder formulation.
• Use properly calibrated spray equipment.
• Avoid application immediately before heavy rainfall.
• Use need-based applications and follow the current label for repeat treatments.

Safety Precautions

• Wear gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and a suitable mask while mixing and spraying.
• Avoid inhaling powder dust and spray mist.
• Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke during preparation or application.
• Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after use.
• Keep away from children, animals, food and animal feed.
• Avoid contamination of ponds, canals, wells and other water bodies.

Why Farmers Can Choose Biostadt Sanchar

• Biostadt combination fungicide.
• Contains Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP.
• Systemic and contact double protection.
• Preventive and early curative disease management.
• Useful against important oomycete crop diseases.
• Suitable for foliar and label-recommended soil application.
• Combines targeted systemic activity with multi-site contact protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Biostadt Sanchar?

Biostadt Sanchar is a combination fungicide containing Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP.

Q2. Is Sanchar a fungicide or insecticide?

Sanchar is a fungicide used for management of fungal and oomycete crop diseases.

Q3. Is Sanchar systemic?

Sanchar provides both systemic and contact activity. Metalaxyl is systemic while Mancozeb provides protective contact action.

Q4. Which disease does Sanchar control in grapes?

The registered formulation is recommended against downy mildew in grapes.

Q5. What is the dose for grapes?

The registered formulation rate is 2500 g per hectare, approximately 1000 g per acre, in the recommended spray-water volume.

Q6. Can Sanchar be used on potato?

Yes. Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP is registered for management of late blight in potato.

Q7. What is the dose in potato?

The registered formulation rate is 2500 g per hectare, approximately 1000 g per acre.

Q8. Can Sanchar be used in mustard?

Yes. The formulation is registered for white rust and Alternaria blight management in mustard.

Q9. Can Sanchar be used in bajra?

Yes. Pearl millet or bajra is a registered crop for management of downy mildew.

Q10. Can Sanchar be used for black pepper foot rot?

Yes. The formulation is registered against Phytophthora foot rot in black pepper and includes crop-specific spray and soil-drenching directions.

Q11. How does Mancozeb work in Sanchar?

Mancozeb is a multi-site contact fungicide that protects treated surfaces and interferes with several fungal biochemical processes involved in spore germination and growth.

Q12. How does Metalaxyl work in Sanchar?

Metalaxyl provides systemic activity within treated plant tissues and is particularly effective against susceptible oomycete pathogens.

Biostadt Sanchar for Systemic and Contact Disease Protection

Biostadt Sanchar Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP combines systemic and multi-site contact fungicidal activity for management of important diseases such as downy mildew, late blight, white rust and Phytophthora foot rot. Timely application and thorough crop coverage are important for effective disease protection.

Disclaimer: The details provided are for informational guidance only. Always adhere to the recommended application instructions as stated on the product label and in the accompanying leaflet.