Fungicide Alto Super

Agricultural crops are most often affected by fungal diseases. The lesion covers the ground parts of plants and quickly spreads through the plantations. As a result, yields fall, and plantings may die. To protect plants from diseases, preventive spraying is performed.

Alto group preparations with contact and systemic action are distinguished by high efficiency. The substances included in their composition produce a healing and protective effect on plants.

Description of the fungicide

Alto Super is a systemic remedy designed to protect sugar beet and grain crops from major diseases. The drug has a complex effect on crops.

The action of the drug is based on propiconazole, the content of which is 250 g per 1 liter. The substance inhibits fungal cells, prevents sporulation. The spread of fungal diseases stops after 2 days. The solution is resistant to washing off by rain.

The composition of the suspension also includes cyproconazole. The substance quickly penetrates into plant cells and inhibits the activity of the fungus. The content in the fungicide is 80 g per 1 liter.

The drug Alto Super enhances photosynthesis in the leaves of plants, stimulates their growth, strengthens the immune system. For preventive purposes, one treatment is enough. The next spraying is performed if there are signs of damage. The use of solutions is stopped a month before harvesting.

On the basis of Alto Super, a fast-acting 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.

Fungicide Alto Turbo 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 and watering.

The drug is packaged in plastic canisters with a capacity of 5 or 20 liters. The agent is sold in the form of an emulsion to be diluted with water.

Advantages

Alto preparations stand out due to the following advantages:

• suitable for the prevention and treatment of diseases;
• suppress the activity of the main causative agents of diseases of agricultural crops;
• provide a quality crop;
• begin to act 20 minutes after application;
• destroy pathogenic microorganisms within 5-7 days;
• are applied to all types of grain crops and sugar beet;
• are allowed for use at any stage of vegetation;
• provide long-term protection;
• solutions are well distributed over the surface of the leaves;
• low consumption;
• resistance to precipitation and watering.

Disadvantages

The main disadvantages of Alto fungicides:

• the need to use protective equipment;
• it is required to limit the summer of bees within 3-24 hours;
• low toxicity for warm-blooded organisms and fish;
• Do not allow solution residues to enter water bodies, feed and food.

The order of application

A solution is prepared for processing plantings. First, the sprayer tank is filled with ¼ clean water, the agitator is turned on. Then a certain amount of Alto concentrate is added, water is added. The consumption 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 on the leaf. Extensive plantings are processed using special equipment.

Wheat

Alto Super preparation is used for processing spring and winter wheat. Spraying is carried out at any stage of crop development to protect against powdery mildew, rust, septoria, fusarium, pyrenophorosis, cercosporellosis.

The consumption of Alto Super fungicide according to the instructions for use is 0,4 l / ha. Spraying is performed for preventive purposes and when the first signs of disease appear. The solution is effective if it is necessary to carry out emergency treatment or protect plantings from diseases. The number of treatments per season – no more than two.

When using Alto Turbo fungicide, the consumption is up to 0,5 l/ha. During the growing season, 2 treatments of plantings are carried out.

Barley

Spring and winter barley is prone to powdery mildew, rust, spotting, rhynchosporium, cercosporellosis, fusarium. The consumption of Alto Super for the treatment of plantings is 0,4 l/ha. Any stage of crop development is suitable for processing. During the season, 1-2 treatments are enough.

In emergency cases, with the rapid spread of diseases, Alto Turbo suspension is used. 1 l of concentrate is required per 0,4 ha. No more than 2 treatments are required per season.

Oat

Oats are prone to crown rust and red-brown spotting. In order for plantings to receive protection from diseases, spraying is performed during the period of crop growth.

According to the instructions for use, 1 l of Alto Super fungicide is required per 0,5 ha. Processing is performed both for the prevention of diseases, and when the first signs of damage appear. During the season, 1-2 sprayings are carried out.

Sugar beet

Fungicide Alto Super protects sugar beets from the spread of powdery mildew, rust, cercosporosis, phomosis, ramulariasis.

The greatest efficiency is observed when the following scheme is observed:

• with lesions on plants less than 4%;
• 3 weeks after the first spraying.

The fungicide has a positive effect on crop quality. When carrying out treatments, the yield of sugar increases in comparison with plantings that were not sprayed. The drug is compatible with boron fertilizers, so the treatment is often combined with top dressing.

Safety measures

Preparations of the Alto group have been assigned the 3rd hazard class. The active ingredients are not toxic to bees, moderately dangerous to fish and various inhabitants of water bodies. Therefore, spraying is carried out at a distance from water bodies.

Processing is carried out in the morning or in the evening, when there are no direct sunlight, rain and strong wind. The optimum wind speed is 5 m/s. After completion of work, thoroughly wash the sprayer and auxiliary equipment.

When the substance interacts with the skin, it must be carefully removed 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 solution of soda. If the solution gets into the eyes, rinse them with clean water for 15 minutes.

When alarming signs appear, the victim is provided with access to fresh air. Be sure to seek medical help. To remove hazardous substances from the body, the victim must drink 2 glasses of water, activated charcoal or another sorbent.

Fungicide Alto Super is kept in a dry place. Permissible ambient temperature from -5 °С to +35 °С. The storage period is 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. Landings 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, precautions are taken. In case of direct contact with the active substances, the victim should be given first aid, after which you should consult a doctor.