Safal Scored Difenoconazole 25% EC Systemic Fungicide
Safal Scored Difenoconazole 25% EC Systemic Fungicide
Safal Scored is a systemic fungicide containing Difenoconazole 25% EC. It belongs to the triazole group of fungicides and is designed to help manage susceptible fungal diseases by interfering with fungal cell membrane development.
Difenoconazole 25% EC is used in crop protection programmes against diseases such as leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, purple blotch, anthracnose and fruit rot in crops for which its use is registered. Safal Scored should be applied only according to the approved crop and disease recommendations on its original product label.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Safal |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Scored |
| Product Type | Systemic Fungicide |
| Technical Composition | Difenoconazole 25% EC |
| Active Ingredient | Difenoconazole |
| Formulation | Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) |
| Chemical Group | Triazole |
| FRAC Group | 3 (DMI Fungicide) |
| Mode of Action | Sterol Biosynthesis Inhibition |
| Application Method | Foliar Spraying |
Key Benefits of Safal Scored Fungicide
- Systemic Fungicidal Activity: Difenoconazole is absorbed into treated plant tissues and helps suppress susceptible fungal pathogens.
- Broad Disease Management: The active ingredient is used against several leaf, fruit and other fungal diseases, subject to registered crop recommendations.
- Preventive Protection: Helps prevent susceptible fungal infections when applied at the recommended stage.
- Early Curative Activity: Can suppress the development of susceptible fungal infections during their early stages.
- Triazole Mode of Action: Inhibits sterol production required for normal fungal cell membrane development.
How Does Safal Scored Work?
Difenoconazole belongs to FRAC Group 3, also known as demethylation inhibitor (DMI) fungicides. It inhibits the enzyme sterol 14-alpha-demethylase, which is involved in producing ergosterol.
Ergosterol is essential for normal fungal cell membrane formation. By disrupting its synthesis, Difenoconazole restricts the growth and development of susceptible fungi.
The systemic activity of Difenoconazole supports preventive and early curative disease management. However, fungicide treatment cannot restore plant tissue that has already been severely damaged.
Crop and Disease Information
Government-approved reference information for Difenoconazole 25% EC includes the following crop and disease combinations. These are formulation-level references and must be checked against the registered Safal Scored label before application.
| Crop | Target Diseases |
|---|---|
| Apple | Scab |
| Groundnut | Leaf Spot and Rust |
| Cumin | Blight and Powdery Mildew |
| Onion | Purple Blotch |
| Chilli | Dieback and Fruit Rot |
| Rice (Paddy) | Sheath Blight |
| Pomegranate | Fruit Rot |
| Grapes | Anthracnose and Powdery Mildew |
Recommended Dosage and Application
The exact crop-wise dosage for Safal Scored has not been independently verified from its own registered product label. The following spray concentrations are published for the same Difenoconazole 25% EC formulation under a separate registered brand and are provided only for technical comparison.
| Crop | Reference Spray Concentration |
|---|---|
| Apple | 0.15 ml per litre of water |
| Groundnut | 1 ml per litre of water |
| Cumin | 0.5 ml per litre of water |
| Onion | 1 ml per litre of water |
| Chilli | 0.5 ml per litre of water |
| Rice | 0.5 ml per litre of water |
| Pomegranate | 1 ml per litre of water |
| Grapes | 0.3 ml per litre of water |
Important: These concentrations are not confirmed Safal Scored dosage recommendations. Use the rate, total water volume, application interval and waiting period printed on the current Scored label.
When Should You Use Scored Fungicide?
Difenoconazole fungicides are generally most useful when applied preventively or during the early stages of susceptible fungal disease development. Regular crop inspection helps identify disease symptoms and determine appropriate treatment timing.
Because Difenoconazole belongs to FRAC Group 3, avoid unnecessary repeated applications of the same fungicide group. Use appropriate fungicide rotation and integrated disease management practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Safal Scored Fungicide used for?
Safal Scored is a Difenoconazole 25% EC fungicide. This active ingredient is used to manage susceptible fungal diseases, including leaf spots, rusts, powdery mildew and fruit rot, on registered crops.
2. What is the technical composition of Scored?
Scored contains Difenoconazole 25% EC, as stated on the supplied Safal product bottle.
3. Is Scored a systemic fungicide?
Yes. Difenoconazole is a systemic triazole fungicide that inhibits fungal sterol biosynthesis.
4. Can Scored control purple blotch in onion?
Difenoconazole 25% EC has a formulation-level registered use against onion purple blotch. Confirm this use on the Safal Scored label before application.
5. What is the dosage of Scored per litre of water?
The correct dosage depends on the crop and disease. Refer to the original Safal Scored label rather than assuming one spray concentration applies to every crop.
6. Is Safal Scored the same as Syngenta Score?
Both products are identified as containing Difenoconazole 25% EC, but they are different branded products. Their registrations, instructions and product-specific recommendations must be checked separately.
Note: Follow the original Safal Scored registered label for permitted crops, diseases, dosage, spray volume, pre-harvest intervals and protective equipment. Avoid unnecessary spraying and prevent contamination of water bodies.
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