| Particulars | Details |
| Product Name | Avtar-1 (Avtar) |
| Brand Name | Indofil Industries Limited |
| Technical Composition | Hexaconazole 4% + Zineb 68% WP (Wettable Powder) |
| Formulation Type | WP (Wettable Powder) |
| Category | Fungicide (Correction: Broad-spectrum dual-action fungicide) |
| Toxicity Class | Class II / Moderately Hazardous (Yellow Triangle) |
| Chemical / Biological Group | Triazole (Hexaconazole – Systemic) + Dithiocarbamate (Zineb – Contact / Multisite) |
| Target Diseases | Sheath Blight, Blast, Brown Spot, Grain Discoloration (Paddy); Scab, Powdery Mildew, Alternaria Blight (Apple); Blister Blight, Grey Blight (Tea); Leaf Blight (Maize); Leaf Spot & Boll Rot (Cotton). |
| Suitable Crops | Paddy (Rice), Apple, Tea, Maize, Cotton, Groundnut, and various vegetable crops. |
| Recommended Dosage (Crop Wise) |
Paddy (Rice): 400 – 500 g / acre (1000 – 1250 g / ha) Maize & Cotton: 500 g / acre (1250 g / ha) Tea: 250 g / acre (625 g / ha) Apple: 25 g per 10 Litres of water (2.5 g / L) |
| Water Requirement per Acre | 200 Litres per acre (500 L/ha) for field crops; 250–500 L/ha for orchard/plantation crops. |
| Recommended Crop Stage | Apply preventively prior to disease emergence or immediately at the onset of initial symptoms. |
| Type of Action | Dual Action: Contact and Systemic action with protective, curative, and eradicant properties. |
| Mode of Action | Hexaconazole inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis in fungal membranes (systemic), while Zineb disrupts multi-site enzymatic activity at the cellular level (contact). |
| Application Method | Foliar Spray ensuring full foliage coverage. |
| Waiting Period (PHI) | 14 to 30 Days (depending on target crop). |
| Available Pack Sizes | 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg |
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Avtar-1 (Hexaconazole 4% + Zineb 68% WP) is a broad-spectrum, dual-action fungicide manufactured by Indofil Industries Limited. It combines the protective contact properties of Zineb with the systemic, curative, and eradicant power of Hexaconazole. In addition to disease management, the presence of organic zinc in Zineb acts as a plant nutritional supplement, promoting healthy foliage growth.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Dual Action Protection: Combines multisite contact protection with systemic eradicant action to control a wide spectrum of fungal pathogens.
- Zinc Nutrition: Contains available zinc that enhances chlorophyll production, resulting in greener leaves and better crop yields.
- Resistance Management: Multi-site action makes it ideal for preventing fungicide resistance development in fungal pathogens.
- Crop Safety: Safe for foliage, blossoms, and fruits when applied as per recommended label rates.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, face mask, eye goggles, full clothing) during mixing and spraying.
- Avoid spraying near open water bodies or aquatic ecosystems.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke during handling; thoroughly wash hands and body after spraying.
Disclaimer: This document is created for educational and agricultural guidance based on published CIBRC registration data and official manufacturer label specifications. Always refer to the product container label prior to field application.
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