ELPIS (Technical: Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64.5% WP)
20 March 2024, New Delhi: Elpis is a systemic and contact fungicide effective for the control of Downy mildew of Grape and Cucumber & Late blight of Tomato and Potato
Mode of Action:
Elpis has a dual mode of action. It forms a protective layer on leaves and other plant parts, preventing infection through contact activity. It inhibits the formation of intercellular hyphae, stopping the spread of pathogen inside the plant.
| Crops | Target Pest/Disease | Dose per Acre (gm/ml) |
| Grape | Downy mildew | 600 |
| Potato | Late blight | 600 |
| Tomato | Late blight | 600 |
| Cucumber | Downy mildew | 600 |
Benefits:
1. It has very good control over Late Blight and Downy Mildew
2. Its curative action stops the development of pathogen in a crop during the incubation period
3. Elpis is highly active on and specific to one particular group of fungi- the Oomycetes
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