About Dhanustin Fungicide
Dhanustin Fungicide is a Dhanuka product containing Carbendazim 50% WP. It is a broad-spectrum systemic fungicide with protective and curative action.
Dhanustin Fungicide is recommended in crops such as paddy, wheat, barley, tapioca, cotton, jute, groundnut, sugar beet, peas, cluster beans, cucurbits, brinjal, apple, grapes, walnut, rose, ber, chillies, moong, cowpea and tobacco. It is used to control Blast, sheath blight, loose smut, set rot, leaf spot, seedling blight, tikka leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, fruit rot, scab, downy leaf spot, damping off, web blight, collar rot and frogeye spot.
Dhanustin Fungicide Technical Name
Carbendazim 50% WP
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Systemic action
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Mode of Action: Dhanustin is a benzimidazole group fungicide. It mainly works by inhibiting the development of germ tubes, formation of appressoria and growth of mycelia. By blocking these early infection stages, it gives both protective action against new infection and curative action against existing disease establishment.
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Time of Application: Apply when disease appears in the crop. For seed treatment, apply before sowing.
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled fungal disease groups such as blast, blight, smut, leaf spots, rots and mildews.
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Effective Against: Blast, sheath blight, loose smut, set rot, leaf spot, seedling blight, tikka leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, fruit rot, scab, downy leaf spot, damping off, web blight, collar rot and frogeye spot.
Dhanustin Fungicide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target disease |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water / Acre |
Dosage / L of water |
Paddy (Rice) |
Blast |
100 to 200 g |
300 L |
0.33 to 0.67 g |
Paddy (Rice) |
Sheath blight |
2 g / kg seed |
1 L / 10 kg seed |
Not applicable |
Paddy (Rice) |
Aerial phase disease |
100 to 200 g |
300 L |
0.33 to 0.67 g |
Wheat |
Loose smut |
2 g / kg seed |
1 L / 10 kg seed |
Not applicable |
Barley |
Loose smut |
2 g / kg seed |
1 L / 10 kg seed |
Not applicable |
Tapioca |
Set rot |
1 g |
1 L |
1 g |
Cotton |
Leaf spot |
100 g |
300 L |
0.33 g |
Jute |
Seedling blight |
2 g / kg seed |
1 L / 10 kg seed |
Not applicable |
Groundnut |
Tikka leaf spot |
90 g |
300 L |
0.30 g |
Sugar beet |
Leaf spot |
80 g |
160 L |
0.50 g |
Sugar beet |
Powdery mildew |
80 g |
160 L |
0.50 g |
Peas |
Powdery mildew |
100 g |
240 L |
0.42 g |
Cluster beans |
Powdery mildew |
140 g |
300 L |
0.47 g |
Cucurbits |
Powdery mildew |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Cucurbits |
Anthracnose |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Brinjal |
Leaf spot |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Brinjal |
Fruit rot |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Apple |
Scab |
2.5 g / 10 L water |
10 L / tree |
0.25 g |
Grapes |
Anthracnose |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Walnut |
Downy leaf spot |
3 g / 10 L water |
10 L / tree |
0.30 g |
Rose |
Powdery mildew |
1 g / 2 L water |
2 L |
0.50 g |
Ber |
Powdery mildew |
10 g / 10 L water |
10 L / tree |
1 g |
Chillies |
Damping off |
2 g / kg seed |
1 L for wet slurry treatment |
Not applicable |
Moong |
Powdery mildew |
200 g |
300 L |
0.67 g |
Moong |
Leaf spot and Web blight |
100 to 200 g |
300 L |
0.33 to 0.67 g |
Cowpea |
Leaf spot |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Cowpea |
Collar rot |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Cowpea |
Anthracnose |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Cowpea |
Powdery mildew |
120 g |
240 L |
0.50 g |
Tobacco |
Frogeye spot |
90 g |
300 L |
0.30 g |
Tobacco |
Anthracnose |
90 g |
300 L |
0.30 g |
Foliar Spray and Wet Slurry Seed Treatment: Apply Dhanustin Fungicide as a foliar spray where crop wise water volume is mentioned. For seed treatment crops, treat the seed uniformly with the recommended dose before sowing.
For seed treatment, apply Dhanustin before sowing. For foliar spray, apply as per the crop and disease recommendation.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
- For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Dhanustin Fungicide with other products.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing and safety goggles while handling or 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 application.
- 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.
- Do not use treated seed for food, feed or oil extraction.
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.
Dhanustin Fungicide Expert Advice
“Dhanuka Dhanustin is an excellent broad spectrum fungicide used to control various diseases in multiple crops. For best results apply Dhanustin fungicide as per the recommendation.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- It belongs to the benzimidazole group of fungicides.
- It has protective as well as curative action.
- It is recommended for foliar spray and wet slurry seed treatment where specified.
- 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.
