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Agricultural crops most often suffer from fungal diseases. The lesion covers the above-ground parts of plants and quickly spreads throughout the plantings. As a result, productivity decreases and plantings may die. For plant protection Preventative spraying is performed against diseases.
Alto group drugs with contact and systemic effects are highly effective. The substances included in their composition produce a healing and protective effect on plants.
Description of the fungicide
Alto Super is a systemic product designed to protect sugar beets and grain crops from major diseases. The drug has a complex effect on agricultural crops.
The effect of the drug is based on propiconazole, the content of which is 250 g per 1 liter. The substance inhibits fungal cells and prevents spore formation. The spread of fungal diseases stops after 2 days. The solution is resistant to washing off by rain.
The suspension also contains cyproconazole. The substance quickly penetrates plant cells and suppresses the activity of the fungus. The content in the fungicide is 80 g per 1 liter.
The drug Alto Super enhances photosynthesis in plant leaves, stimulates their growth, and strengthens the immune system.For preventive purposes, one treatment is sufficient. The next spraying is carried out if there are signs of damage. The use of solutions is stopped a month before harvesting.
Based on the drug Alto Super, the accelerated action fungicide Alto Turbo has been developed. Its composition is characterized by a high content of cyproconazole (160 g/l). The concentrate is characterized by high efficiency. 20 minutes after applying the solution, the effect on pathogens begins. Their death occurs on the 3rd day.
Alto Turbo fungicide contains 14 excipients. As a result, the solution is well distributed over the surface of the leaves and quickly penetrates inside. The product is not washed off by rain or watering.
The drug is packaged in plastic canisters with a capacity of 5 or 20 liters. The product is sold in the form of an emulsion to be diluted with water.
Advantages
Alto drugs stand out due to the following advantages:
- suitable for the prevention and treatment of diseases;
- suppress the activity of the main pathogens of agricultural crop diseases;
- provide high-quality harvest;
- begin to act 20 minutes after application;
- destroy pathogenic microorganisms within 5-7 days;
- used for all types of grain crops and sugar beets;
- allowed for use at any stage of the growing season;
- provide long-lasting protection;
- solutions are well distributed over the surface of the leaves;
- low consumption;
- resistance to precipitation and watering.
Flaws
The main disadvantages of Alto fungicides:
- the need to use protective equipment;
- it is necessary to limit the flight of bees for 3-24 hours;
- low toxicity for warm-blooded organisms and fish;
- It is not allowed to get solution residues into water bodies, feed and food products.
Application procedure
To treat plantings, prepare a solution. First, fill the sprayer tank ¼ full with clean water and turn on the mixer. Then add a certain amount of Alto concentrate and add water. The application rates of the drug depend on the type of crop.
The working solution is used within 24 hours after mixing the components. The treatment is carried out by spraying the plants leaf by leaf. Extensive plantings are processed using special equipment.
Wheat
Alto Super is used to treat spring and winter wheat. Spraying is carried out at any stage of crop development to protect against powdery mildew, rust, septoria, fusarium, pyrenophorosis, and cercosporellosis.
The consumption of Alto Super fungicide according to the instructions for use is 0.4 l/ha. Spraying is carried out for preventive purposes and when the first signs of disease appear. The solution is effective when necessary to carry out emergency treatment or protect plantings from diseases. The number of treatments per season is no more than two.
When using Alto Turbo fungicide, the consumption is up to 0.5 l/ha. During the growing season, 2 treatments are carried out on the plantings.
Barley
Spring and winter barley is susceptible to powdery mildew, rust, blight, rhynchosporium blight, cercosporellosis, and fusarium blight. The consumption of Alto Super for treating plantings is 0.4 l/ha. Any stage of crop development is suitable for processing. During the season, 1-2 treatments are sufficient.
In emergency cases, when diseases spread rapidly, Alto Turbo suspension is used. 0.4 liters of concentrate are required per 1 hectare. No more than 2 treatments are required per season.
Oats
Oats are susceptible to crown rust and red-brown spot. To ensure that plantings receive protection from diseases, spraying is carried out during the period of crop growth.
For 1 hectare, according to the instructions for use, 0.5 liters of Alto Super fungicide is required. Treatment is carried out both to prevent diseases and when the first signs of damage appear. During the season, 1-2 sprayings are carried out.
Sugar beet
Alto Super fungicide protects sugar beets from the spread of powdery mildew, rust, cercospora blight, phomosis, and ramularia.
The greatest effectiveness is observed when following the following scheme:
- when damage to plants is less than 4%;
- 3 weeks after the first spraying.
The fungicide has a positive effect on the quality of the crop. When carrying out treatments, the yield of sugar increases compared to plantings that were not sprayed. The drug is compatible with boron fertilizers, so treatment is often combined with fertilizing.
Precautionary measures
Alto group drugs are assigned hazard class 3. The active ingredients are not toxic to bees, moderately dangerous to fish and various inhabitants of water bodies. Therefore, spraying is performed away from water bodies.
Treatment is carried out in the morning or evening, when there is no direct sunlight, rain or strong wind. The optimal wind speed is 5 m/s. After completion of work, thoroughly wash the sprayer and auxiliary equipment.
If a substance interacts with the skin, carefully remove it with a cotton pad. It is not recommended to rub the drug into the skin. The contact area is washed with soap and water or a weak soda solution. If the solution gets into your eyes, rinse them with clean water for 15 minutes.
If alarming signs appear, the victim is provided with access to fresh air. Be sure to seek medical help. To remove dangerous substances from the body, the victim must drink 2 glasses of water, activated carbon or another sorbent.
Alto Super fungicide is kept in a dry place. Permissible ambient temperature from -5 °C to +35 °C. Storage period – up to 3 years from the date of manufacture.
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Conclusion
Alto preparations are used for processing sugar beets, wheat, barley and other agricultural crops. Plantings receive comprehensive protection against the spread of fungal diseases. For spraying, a solution containing a certain amount of suspension is obtained.
Fungicides help with the first symptoms of fungal diseases.When interacting with solutions, take precautions. In case of direct contact with active substances, the victim should be given first aid, after which he should consult a doctor.
