Product Name: Matco-Fungicide
Technical Name: Metalaxyl-M 4% + Mancozeb 64% (WP)
Product Type: Fungicide
Brand Name: Indofil
Product Overview:
Matco Fungicide is a dual-action, systemic and contact fungicide combining Metalaxyl-M (4%) and Mancozeb (64%) in a wettable powder (WP) formulation. It offers both preventive and curative control of foliar and soil-borne diseases, especially those caused by oomycete fungi such as Downy Mildew, Late Blight, Damping-off, and Phytophthora Rots.
Summary:
| Feature |
Details |
| Mode of Action |
Mancozeb- contact fungicide providing multilayer surface protection; Metalaxyl-M systemic fungicide inhibiting RNA synthesis, offering internal defense. |
| Target Diseases |
Oomycete ailments: Downy Mildew, Late Blight, Foot Rot, Damping-off, Phytophthora Rots. |
| Recommended Crops & Usage |
- Grapes (Downy Mildew): 2500 g/ha in 500–1000 L water- Potato (Late Blight): 2500 g/ha in 500–1000 L water- Mustard (White Rust, Alternaria): 2500 g/ha in 1000 L water- Black Pepper (Foot Rot): 2.5 g/vine in 2 L water |
| Available Pack Sizes |
100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg |
Benefits:
- Dual Protection – Combines systemic and contact action for complete disease control.
- Broad-Spectrum Control – Effective against major oomycete diseases like downy mildew, late blight, damping-off, and phytophthora rots.
- Preventive & Curative – Stops disease spread and prevents new infections.
- Resistance Management – Mix of two modes of action reduces resistance risk.
- Improved Yield & Quality – Protects crops from destructive foliar and soil-borne diseases.
