About Score Fungicide
Score Fungicide is a Syngenta product containing Difenoconazole 25% EC. It is a systemic fungicide with broad spectrum activity.
Score Fungicide is recommended in apple, paddy, chilli, cumin, onion, pomegranate, grape and groundnut crops. It helps control diseases such as scab, sheath blight, die back, fruit rot, blight, powdery mildew, purple blotch, anthracnose, leaf spot and rust.
Score Fungicide Technical Name
Difenoconazole 25% EC
Product Specifications
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Mode of Entry: Systemic action
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Mode of Action: Score stops the development of fungi by interfering with the biosynthesis of sterols in cell membranes, thus inhibiting the growth of fungus. It has a unique property of resting and acting inside the plant system, thus effectively killing the fungus present on every layer of the plant system.
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Time of Application: Apply as per crop and disease recommendation. For better disease management, it is always advisable to use score as a preventive spray.
Key Features & Benefits
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Broad Spectrum: Controls labelled fungal disease groups such as scab, dieback, rots, blight, powdery mildew, anthracnose, leaf spots and rust.
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Effective Against: Scab in apple, sheath blight in paddy, die back and fruit rot in chilli, blight and powdery mildew in cumin, purple blotch in onion, fruit rot in pomegranate, anthracnose and powdery mildew in grape, and leaf spot and rust in groundnut.
Score Fungicide Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crops |
Target disease |
Dosage / Acre |
Dilution in water / Acre |
Dosage / L of water |
Waiting period |
Apple |
Scab |
15 ml / 100 L water |
As required depending on plant size and plant protection equipment used |
0.15 ml |
14 days |
Paddy (Rice) |
Sheath blight |
50 ml/100 L water |
200 L |
0.5 ml |
25 days |
Chilli |
Die back, Fruit rot |
50 ml/100 L water |
200 to 400 L, as per size of plant |
0.5 ml |
15 days |
Cumin |
Blight, Powdery mildew |
50 ml/100 L water |
200 L |
0.5 ml |
15 days |
Onion |
Purple blotch |
100 ml/100 L water |
200 L |
1 ml |
20 days |
Pomegranate |
Fruit rot |
100 ml/100 L water |
200 L |
1 ml |
7 days |
Grape |
Anthracnose, Powdery mildew |
30 ml/100 L water |
200 L |
0.3 ml |
10 days |
Groundnut |
Leaf spot, Rust |
100 ml / 100 L water |
As required depending on plant size and plant protection equipment used |
1 ml |
34 days |
Foliar Spray: Apply Score Fungicide as a foliar spray using the recommended crop wise dose and water volume. Spray uniformly on the crop canopy and disease prone plant parts for proper coverage.
- Best Time to Spray
- Apply Score Fungicide as per crop and disease recommendation. For better disease management, it is always advisable to use score as a preventive spray.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank Mix Compatibility
- For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Score Fungicide with other 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.
Score Fungicide Expert Advice
“Syngenta Score is an excellent broad-spectrum fungicide used to control multiple diseases in various crops. For best results apply Score 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.
- Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
- 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.
