Dimethomorph 50% WP is a systemic fungicide designed to control diseases caused by water mold fungi, such as downy mildew and late blight.
The "50% WP" indicates it's a wettable powder formulation containing 50% dimethomorph.
Its mode of action involves disrupting the fungal cell wall, and it exhibits translaminar, systemic, and anti-sporulant properties, providing protection to the plant through direct action and movement within the tissues.
Dimethomorph 50% WP
Systemic Action: The active ingredient moves within the plant's tissues to protect new growth, even parts that were not directly sprayed.
Translaminar Action: The fungicide penetrates the leaf surface, providing protection to the plant.
Anti-Sporulant: It prevents the formation of fungal spores, which helps to limit the spread of the disease.
Cell Wall Disruption: Dimethomorph works by interfering with the production of fungal cell walls, a unique mode of action that helps manage resistance.
Rain Fastness: It offers good resistance to being washed off by rain, providing longer-lasting control.
Broad Spectrum: Effective against different stages of the fungal lifecycle, it provides both preventative and curative (therapeutic) action.
Common Uses : Crops: Primarily used on grapes, potatoes, tomatoes, and other fruit and vegetable crops.
Diseases: Controls downy mildew and late blight in susceptible plants.
The fungicide penetrates the leaf surface, providing protection to the plant.