About Curzate M8 Fungicide
Curzate M8 Fungicide is a Corteva Agriscience product containing Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP. It is a locally systemic fungicide with translaminar movement across leaves.
Curzate M8 Fungicide is recommended for late blight in potato and tomato, downy mildew in grapes and cucumber, and citrus gummosis. It is mainly used against diseases caused by oomycetes, especially late blight and downy mildew.
Curzate M8 Fungicide Technical Name
Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Locally systemic and translaminar movement
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Mode of Action: Curzate M8 has rapid penetration into plant tissue within 3 hours or less. It has locally systemic movement inside the plant and translaminar movement across leaves. The product information mentions preventive, post infection and antisporulant activity, which helps control disease at the point of infection. It also suppresses sporulation, reducing spore count and spore viability on already developed lesions.
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Time of Application: Apply preventively when disease risk is expected. Use 1 to 3 days after infection, but before visible symptoms appear.
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled oomycete disease groups such as late blight, downy mildew and gummosis.
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Rapid Penetration: Penetrates plant tissue within 3 hours or less
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Post Infection Activity: Provides up to 72 hours of post infection disease control when applied after infection and before symptoms appear.
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Antisporulant Action: Suppresses sporulation and reduces spore viability, helping reduce further disease spread.
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Resistance Management Tool: Curzate M8 is mentioned as a Group 27 fungicide, making it useful in disease management programs with multiple modes of action.
Curzate M8 Fungicide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target disease |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water / Acre |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Grapes |
Downy mildew |
600 to 800 g |
200 to 400 L |
1.5 to 4 g |
10 days |
Potato |
Late blight |
600 g |
200 to 300 L |
2 to 3 g |
10 days |
Tomato |
Late blight |
600 g |
200 to 300 L |
2 to 3 g |
10 days |
Cucumber |
Downy mildew |
600 g |
200 to 240 L |
2.5 to 3 g |
10 days |
Citrus |
Gummosis (Foot rot) |
250 g / 100 L water, along with linseed oil |
10 L / tree and 50 ml linseed oil / tree |
2.5 g |
82 days |
- Foliar Spray: Apply Curzate M8 as a foliar spray in grapes, potato, tomato and cucumber using the recommended dose and water volume. Ensure proper coverage of the crop canopy.
- For citrus gummosis, follow the specific per tree recommendation
Use Curzate M8 as a preventive disease control when conditions favour late blight or downy mildew. It can also be used after infection, but before symptoms appear.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
- For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Curzate M8 Fungicide with any other product.
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.
Curzate M8 Fungicide Expert Advice
“Indofil Curzate M8 is an excellent fungicide used to control oomycetes diseases in numerous crops. For best results apply Curzate M8 fungicide as per the recommendation.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Follow resistance management guidelines where applicable.
- Avoid repeated applications of fungicides with the same mode of action.
- Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
