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Kocide 2000 Fungicide (Copper Hydroxide 53.8% DF)
Kocide 2000 Fungicide (Copper Hydroxide 53.8% DF)
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Kocide 2000 by Corteva is a broad-spectrum contact fungicide containing Copper Hydroxide 53.8% DF. It provides preventive management of fungal and bacterial diseases in chilli, rice, grapes, and potato crops.
Product Details
| Product name | Kocide 2000 Fungicide |
|---|---|
| Brand | Corteva Agriscience |
| Technical content | Copper Hydroxide 53.8% w/w DF |
| Metallic copper content | 35% w/w |
| Action | Contact |
| Toxicity label | Blue |
Key Features and Benefits
- Broad-spectrum protection: Helps control fungal and bacterial diseases across multiple crops.
- Preventive action: Protects plant surfaces by helping prevent spore germination and pathogen establishment.
- Multi-site activity: Acts on multiple pathogen processes, helping reduce resistance risk.
- Contact protection: Forms a protective layer when applied uniformly over the crop canopy.
- Crop safety: Not phytotoxic when used according to recommended directions.
Mode of Action
Copper ions disrupt multiple cellular processes in fungal and bacterial pathogens, helping prevent spore germination and restrict pathogen development on plant surfaces.
Recommended Crops and Dosage
| Crop | Target disease | Dosage per acre | Water per acre | Dosage per litre | Waiting period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli | Anthracnose | 400 g | 200 L | 2 g | 5 days |
| Rice (Paddy) | False smut, bacterial leaf blight | 600 g | 200 L | 3 g | 10 days |
| Grapes | Downy mildew | 600 g | 400 L | 1.5 g | 12 days |
| Potato | Late blight | 600 g | 200 L | 3 g | 22 days |
Application Method
Apply as a foliar spray using suitable high-volume spraying equipment. Mix the recommended quantity with water and spray uniformly over leaves and plant surfaces. Apply preventively or at the initial stage of disease development, and avoid unsuitable weather conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which diseases does Kocide 2000 control?
It helps manage anthracnose in chilli, false smut and bacterial leaf blight in rice, downy mildew in grapes, and late blight in potato.
What is the technical composition of Kocide 2000?
It contains Copper Hydroxide 53.8% w/w DF, with metallic copper content of 35% w/w.
When should Kocide 2000 be applied?
Apply it as a preventive spray or during the initial stage of disease development, following the crop-specific dosage and product label.
Safety, Compatibility and Storage
Follow the product label and use suitable protective equipment. Consult an agronomist before mixing Kocide 2000 with other crop-protection products. Store in its original container away from food, feed, children, and animals.
Product results may vary depending on soil conditions, weather, and application methods. Kisaan24 is not liable for factors beyond its control.
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