Kirari is a fungicide produced by Dhanuka Agritech Ltd.1 that offers exceptional control over Downy Mildew in various crops.2 Its unique formulation and mode of action make it a powerful tool for farmers seeking to protect their yields and ensure healthy plant growth.3
Key Features and Benefits:
Downy Mildew Expert: Specifically designed to combat Downy Mildew, a destructive disease caused by Oomycetes fungi.4
Unique Mode of Action: Inhibits the mitochondrial respiration of the fungi by targeting Complex III, Cytochrome BC1 (Ubiquinone reductase) at the Qi site.5 This disrupts the fungus's energy production, leading to its demise.6
Preventive and Curative Action: Acts both preventatively to protect against infection and curatively to halt the progression of the disease in early stages.7
Systemic and Contact Activity: Penetrates the leaf tissue for systemic protection while also providing contact action on the leaf surface.8
Rainfastness: Quickly penetrates the wax layer of leaves, ensuring that its effectiveness is not compromised by rainfall.9
Long-lasting Protection: Offers extended control, reducing the frequency of applications and saving farmers time and labor costs.10
Safe for Beneficial Insects: Does not harm beneficial insects like bees, contributing to a balanced ecosystem and promoting sustainable farming practices.11
Environmentally Friendly: Considered safe for the environment when used according to instructions.12
Recommended Crops:
Grapes13
Potato14
Other crops susceptible to Downy Mildew
Target Disease:
Downy Mildew15
Mode of Application:
Foliar spray
Formulation:
20% W/V SC (Suspension Concentrate)16
Additional Information:
Kirari is based on Japanese technology and is registered in many countries, including the EU, Japan, USA, Australia, and Canada.17
It has a "Blue Triangle" certification, indicating its low toxicity and reduced risk to human health and the environment.18
Available in various pack sizes to suit different needs.19
Note:
Always read and follow the instructions on the product label carefully before use. The product description provided here is for general information purposes only.
