About Ergon Fungicide
Ergon Fungicide (Kresoxim-methyl 44.3% w/w SC) by Tata Rallis is a broad-spectrum systemic fungicide belonging to the QoI strobilurin group. It provides protective and curative disease control with meso-stemic, translaminar and vapour action. Ergon is used to manage fungal diseases in paddy, grapes, chilli, soybean, potato, cotton, wheat, maize, tea, and apple crops. It helps control blast, sheath blight, powdery mildew, downy mildew, fruit rot, die back, twig blight, rust, leaf spot, grey mildew, leaf blight and apple blotch.
Ergon Fungicide Technical Name
Kresoxim-methyl 44.3% w/w SC
Product Specifications
Mode of Entry: Systemic action
Mode of Action: Ergon contains Kresoxim-methyl, a Quinone Outside Inhibitor (QoI) fungicide belonging to the strobilurin group. It inhibits fungal respiration by interfering with mitochondrial electron transport, restricting fungal energy production, and further disease development. The product provides systemic activity along with meso-stemic, translaminar and vapour action, helping protect the crop from fungal infection.
Time of Application: For better disease management, apply at the early stage of disease development or when disease incidence is observed.
Key Features and Benefits
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Broad spectrum disease control: Ergon controls a wide range of fungal diseases including blast, sheath blight, powdery mildew, downy mildew, fruit rot, die back, twig blight, rust, leaf spot, grey mildew and leaf blight.
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Protective and curative activity: Ergon provides preventive and curative disease management by restricting fungal development.
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Long duration disease control: Ergon provides longer duration disease control.
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Phytotonic effect: Ergon influences physiological processes such as hormone levels, chlorophyll content, photosynthesis, and nitrate reduction.
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Improves crop quality and yield: Ergon enhances quality and yield.
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Resistance management support: Its QoI mode of action provides a different fungicide group for disease management programmes.
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Compatibility: Ergon is compatible with commonly used insecticides and fungicides.
Ergon Fungicide Dosage and Recommended Crops
Crop |
Target diseases |
Dosage per acre |
Dilution in water per acre |
Dosage per litre of water |
Waiting period |
Paddy |
Blast, sheath blight |
200 ml |
200 L |
1 ml |
30 days |
Grapes |
Powdery mildew, downy mildew |
240 to 280 ml |
200 L |
1.2 to 1.4 ml |
7 days |
Chilli |
Powdery mildew, fruit rot, die back, twig blight |
200 ml |
200 L |
1 ml |
25 days |
Soybean |
Rust |
200 ml |
200 L |
1 ml |
25 days |
Potato |
Late blight, early blight |
200 ml |
200 L |
1 ml |
25 days |
Cotton |
Leaf spot, grey mildew |
200 ml |
200 L |
1 ml |
26 days |
Wheat |
Rust, leaf blight |
200 ml |
200 L |
1 ml |
34 days |
Maize |
Turcicum leaf blight, rust |
200 ml |
200 L |
1 ml |
25 days |
Tea |
Grey blight disease |
80 ml |
70 L |
1.14 ml |
21 days |
Apple |
Apple blotch, leaf scab and fruit scab |
20 ml |
40 L |
0.5 ml |
7 days |
Method of Application
Foliar Spray: Apply Ergon as a foliar spray using the crop specific dose and water volume given in the dosage table. Prepare the spray mixture by adding the recommended quantity of Ergon to a small quantity of water and mix thoroughly. Add the remaining quantity of water and stir properly before application. Use suitable spraying equipment such as knapsack sprayer, foot sprayer, compression knapsack sprayer, compression knapsack battery sprayer or ASPEE HTP sprayer. Ensure uniform coverage of the crop canopy.
For an Apple, per tree spray volume is based on size of the tree
Best Time to Spray
Apply Ergon at the early stage of disease development or when disease incidence is observed. Spray preferably during early morning or evening hours. Avoid spraying during rainy, windy or hot sunny conditions.
Compatibility, Safety and Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
Ergon is compatible with commonly used insecticides and fungicides. Check compatibility locally before preparing tank mixtures.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing and safety goggles while spraying.
- Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling or applying the product.
- Wash hands, face and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
- Keep out of reach of children, pets and livestock.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
- In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.
Ergon Fungicide Expert Advice
“For best results, Apply Tata Rallis Ergon according to the crop specific disease recommendation and ensure uniform coverage of the crop canopy. Use it during the early stage of disease development for effective disease management. Rotate fungicides with different modes of action as part of resistance management.” - BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- The product is not phytotoxic when used according to recommended directions.
- Follow fungicide resistance management guidelines wherever applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of fungicides with the same mode of action.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
- Do not use Ergon on crops other than those specified on the label or leaflet.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
