About KMYCIN Fungicide
KMYCIN Fungicide (Streptomycin Sulphate 90% + Tetracycline Hydrochloride 10% SP) by Katyayani is a systemic bacterial fungicide with preventive and curative action. It is used to manage bacterial diseases in crops such as apple, beans, citrus, potato, tomato, paddy and tea. Katyayani KMYCIN is effective against fire blight, halo blight, citrus canker, blackleg, soft rot, bacterial leaf spot, bacterial leaf blight and blister blight. Apply through foliar spray or crop specific seed and seedling treatment as recommended.
KMYCIN Fungicide Technical Name
Streptomycin Sulphate 90% + Tetracycline Hydrochloride 10% SP
Product Specifications
Mode of Entry: Systemic action
Mode of Action: KMYCIN acts systemically by entering plant tissues and targeting bacterial pathogens. Its antibiotic action interferes with bacterial protein synthesis and multiplication, thereby restricting infection and further disease development.
Time of Application: Apply KMYCIN according to the crop and disease recommendation. Apply it as preventive application as well as application after disease symptoms or new growth appear.
Key Features and Benefits
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Broad spectrum bacterial disease control: KMYCIN is recommended against several bacterial diseases across different crops.
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Preventive and curative activity: The KMYCIN is both preventive and curative action.
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Multiple crop use: KMYCIN is recommended for apple, beans, citrus, potato, tomato, paddy and tea.
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Fast bacterial infection management: The product helps to control bacterial infection before severe crop damage.
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Supports crop health: By helping restrict bacterial infection and disease spread, KMYCIN supports healthier crop development.
KMYCIN Fungicide Dosage and Recommended Crops
Crop |
Target disease |
Dosage per litre of water |
Apple |
Fire blight |
25 to 50 ppm solution |
Beans |
Halo blight |
100 to 150 ppm solution |
Citrus |
Citrus canker |
50 to 100 ppm solution |
Potato |
Blackleg, soft rot, bacterial brown wilt, ring rot, bacterial disease of potato |
40 to 100 ppm solution |
Tobacco |
Wildfire |
40 to 100 ppm solution |
Tomato |
Bacterial leaf spot |
40 to 100 ppm solution |
Paddy, (Rice) |
Bacterial leaf blight |
40 ppm for seed treatment and seedling treatment; 100 to 150 ppm for spray |
Tea |
Blister blight |
Approximately 40 g with 350 to 420 g copper oxychloride in 67 L per hectare |
Method of Application
- Foliar Spray: Apply KMYCIN as a foliar spray using the crop specific Streptocycline concentration mentioned in the recommendation. Ensure uniform coverage of the crop.
- Seed Treatment: For paddy bacterial leaf blight, prepare a 40 ppm Streptocycline solution and soak the seeds for 12 hours at room temperature before sowing.
For potato, soak seed tubers in a 40 to 100 ppm Streptocycline solution for half an hour before planting.
- Seedling Treatment: For paddy, dip seedlings in a 40 to 100 ppm Streptocycline solution before planting as recommended.
For tomato, spray seedlings with a 40 to 100 ppm solution in seed beds and fields after the appearance of the first true leaves. Use two sprays, one before transplanting and another after transplanting.
Best Time to Spray
Apply KMYCIN according to the crop specific disease recommendation.
- For apple, spray at 20 to 30 percent bloom and repeat every 3 to 4 days during blossom time as stated in the source.
- For beans, the first preventive spray is recommended 10 days after leaf emergence, followed by applications at 7 day intervals.
- For citrus, repeat applications at 15 to 20 day intervals after the appearance of new growth and ensure complete coverage of foliage and young fruits.
- For potato, the first spray is recommended 30 days after planting, followed by two to three sprays at 20 day intervals.
- For tobacco, apply at the two leaf stage and repeat at 7 day intervals until plants become established in the field.
- For paddy, apply the spray at the early root stage, with a second spray before grain set if necessary.
Compatibility, Safety and Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
Consult an agronomist before mixing KMYCIN with other crop protection products.
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.
KMYCIN Fungicide Expert Advice
“Apply KMYCIN according to the crop specific disease recommendation and use the specified Streptocycline concentration. Follow the recommended timing for each crop and ensure proper coverage during foliar application. For seed and seedling treatments, follow the crop specific treatment method given on the product label.” - BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- The product has an antibiotic action while interfering with bacterial protein synthesis and multiplication.
- 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 KMYCIN on crops other than those specified on the product 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.
