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Fungal diseases can completely destroy crops. In the presence of the first signs of damage, the plants are treated with Amistar Extra. Its action is aimed at destroying harmful microorganisms. After processing, the plantings are provided with long-term protection.
Features of the fungicide
Amistar Extra is a contact fungicide with good protective properties. The preparation contains two active ingredients: azoxystrobin and cyproconazole.
Azoxystrobin belongs to the class of strobilurins, provides a long-term protective effect. The substance blocks the respiratory function of fungal cells and effectively fights various diseases. Its content in the preparation is 200 g / l.
Cyproconazole has medicinal and protective properties. Within 30 minutes after spraying, the substance penetrates into plant tissues and moves along them. Due to its high speed, the solution is not washed off with water, which reduces the number of treatments. The concentration of the substance in the preparation is 80 g / l.
Fungicide Amistar Extra is used to protect grain crops from diseases of the ear and leaves. After processing, the plants acquire resistance to adverse conditions: drought, ultraviolet radiation, etc. In horticulture, the agent is used to protect the flower garden from fungal diseases.
Amistar affects the physiological processes in plant tissues. The active ingredients activate the antioxidant defense, help to absorb nitrogen and optimize water metabolism. As a result, the immunity of cultivated crops increases.
The preparation in the form of a liquid suspension is supplied to the market by the Swiss company Syngenta. The substance is diluted with water to obtain a solution. The concentrate is packaged in plastic canisters of various capacities.
One of the varieties of the drug is the Amistar Trio fungicide. In addition to the two main components, it contains propiconazole. This substance is effective against pathogens of rust, stains and powdery mildew, and has a powerful healing effect. Maximum efficiency is observed in warm weather.
Fungicide Amistar Trio is used to treat rice, wheat and barley. Spraying improves the quality of the crop. Application rates are the same as for Amistar Extra.
Benefits
The main advantages of the fungicide Amistar:
- comprehensive protection against diseases;
- fight against defeats at various stages;
- an increase in crop yields;
- increasing plant immunity;
- helps crops absorb nitrogen;
- retains its effect after watering and precipitation;
- suitable for tank mixes.
disadvantages
The disadvantages of the drug Amistar include:
- the need to adhere to safety rules;
- strict adherence to dosages;
- danger to bees;
- high price;
- only pays off when used over large areas.
Application procedure
Suspension Amistar Extra is mixed with water to obtain a solution of the required concentration. First, the drug is diluted in a small amount of water, and the remaining water is gradually added.
To prepare the solution, use enamel, glass or plastic containers. The components are mixed manually or using mechanized equipment.Spraying requires a spray nozzle or special automated tools.
Wheat
Fungicide Amistar Extra protects wheat from a wide range of diseases:
- pyrenophorosis;
- rust;
- powdery mildew;
- septoria;
- mob of an ear;
- fusarium.
Spraying is carried out during the growing season when signs of damage appear. The next treatment is performed after 3 weeks.
To treat 1 hectare of plantings, 0.5 to 1 l of Amistar fungicide is required. The instructions for use prescribe to consume 300 liters of solution for the indicated area.
Fusarium spike is a dangerous disease of wheat. The defeat leads to a loss of yield. To combat the disease, plantings are sprayed at the beginning of flowering.
Barley
The drug Amistar Extra protects barley from the following diseases:
- dark brown and mesh spotting;
- powdery mildew;
- rhynchosporia;
- dwarf rust.
Spraying is started when there are symptoms of disease. If necessary, repeat the procedure after 3 weeks. Suspension consumption per 1 ha of barley planting is from 0.5 to 1 liter. Spraying this area requires 300 liters of solution.
Rye
Winter rye is susceptible to stem and leaf rust, olive mold, rhynchosporium. Plantings are sprayed if there are signs of disease. Re-treatment is carried out after 20 days, if the disease has not receded.
Amistar consumption is 0.8-1 l / ha. To cultivate each hectare of fields, it takes from 200 to 400 liters of ready-made solution.
Rape
Rapeseed can be seriously affected by phomosis, alternaria and sclerothiasis. Planting protects against disease by spraying during the growing season.
When symptoms of diseases appear, a solution of the fungicide Amistar Extra is prepared. According to the instructions for use, 10 ml of the drug is enough for processing 1 hundred parts. The solution consumption for the indicated area is from 2 to 4 liters.
Sunflower
Sunflower plantings are susceptible to fungal diseases: septoria, phomosis, downy mildew. During the growing season of plants, one treatment is carried out.
Spraying is necessary when the first signs of lesions are detected. For 1 hundred square meters, 8-10 ml of Amistar is required. Then the average consumption of the finished solution will be 3 liters.
Corn
Processing of corn is necessary if symptoms of helminthosporiosis, stem or root rot are present. Spraying is carried out at any stage of the growing season, but no later than 3 weeks before harvesting.
For each hectare of corn planting, 0.5 to 1 l of fungicide is needed. Then the consumption of the prepared solution will be 200-300 liters. 2 sprays are enough per season.
Sugar beet
Sugar beet plantings suffer from phomosis, cercosporosis, powdery mildew. Diseases are fungal in nature, therefore fungicides are used to combat them.
For 1 hundred square meters of plantings, it requires 5-10 ml of Amistar. To process this area, 2-3 liters of the resulting solution are required. During the growing season, the fungicide is used no more than 2 times.
Security measures
The drug Amistar Extra has been assigned a hazard class 2 for humans and a class 3 for bees. Therefore, when interacting with the solution, precautions are taken.
The works are carried out on a cloudy day without rain or strong wind. It is allowed to postpone processing to the morning or evening.
If the solution comes into contact with the skin, wash the contact area with soap and water. In case of contact with eyes, they are washed with clean water for 10-15 minutes.
Fungicide Amistar is kept in a dry place out of the reach of animals and children. Storage duration is no more than 3 years.
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Conclusion
Amistar Extra acts on pathogens of fungal diseases and helps to preserve the harvest. After treatment, the active ingredients penetrate the plants, destroy the fungus and provide long-term protection against new lesions. When working with a fungicide, take precautions. The consumption of the drug depends on the type of crop being treated.
