Curzate M8 by Corteva

Curzate M8 by Corteva

Curzate M8 by Corteva is a specialized fungicide designed for the effective control of a range of oomycete diseases in key agricultural crops. This product offers a unique mode of action, characterized by rapid penetration into plant tissues and localized systemic movement, ensuring a protective barrier and targeted action against pathogens. It is a reliable solution for managing diseases like late blight and downy mildew, helping to safeguard crop health and yield.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid Penetration: Quickly absorbed into plant tissues (within 3 hours or less), providing fast-acting protection.

• Locally Systemic & Translaminar Movement: Moves within the plant tissue and across leaf surfaces, offering protection to untreated areas and newly emerged growth.

• Effective Oomycete Control: Specifically targets and controls diseases caused by oomycetes, such as Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans) and Downy Mildew (Plasmopara viticola, Pseudoperonospora cubensis).

• Preventive and Curative Action: Forms a protective layer on leaves to prevent infection and inhibits intercellular hyphae formation, stopping disease spread within the plant.

• Low Acute Toxicity: Demonstrates low acute toxicity to mammals, fish, aquatic invertebrates, birds, bees, and earthworms, contributing to its suitability in integrated pest management programs.

Technical & Application Details

Mode of Action: Forms a protective layer and inhibits the formation of intercellular hyphae, stopping pathogen spread.

Manufacturer: Corteva Agriscience

Target Crops & Diseases:

• Potato & Tomato: Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans)

• Grapes & Cucumber: Downy Mildew (Plasmopara viticola, Pseudoperonospora cubensis)

• Citrus: Gummosis

Recommended Dosage:

• Potato, Tomato, Grapes, Cucumber: 1500 gm per hectare using 500 liters of water.

• Citrus Gummosis: 250 gm per 100 liters of water (10 liters per tree) + 25 gm per 1 liter of linseed (50 ml linseed per tree).

Application Guidance:
Apply Curzate M8 as a preventive measure or at the early onset of disease symptoms. Ensure thorough coverage of the crop foliage for optimal efficacy. Always refer to and follow the complete instructions, safety precautions, and disposal methods on the official product label.