COPPER SULPHATE 25% SC
A water-soluble copper-based fungicide and bactericide in a Suspension Concentrate (SC) formulation. It provides broad-spectrum, multi-site protective action with excellent solubility and coverage, effectively managing both fungal and bacterial diseases.
Product Information
Copper sulphate releases cupric ions (Cu²⁺) which act as a powerful multi-site toxicant. [Image of copper ion mode of action on fungal cells] These ions disrupt protein function by binding to thiol groups, interfere with cellular respiration, and damage cell membranes. This broad non-specific activity effectively controls fungal spores and bacteria with a very low risk of resistance development.
- Fungal: Blights, Mildews, Leaf spots [Image of fungal leaf spot]
- Bacterial: Bacterial leaf blight, Bacterial spot [Image of bacterial leaf blight]
- Seed Treatment: Wheat bunt
- Soil-borne: Damping-off diseases
The SC formulation offers better coverage and adherence compared to traditional copper powders. Effective against difficult-to-control bacterial infections.
Recommended Dosage
| Crop | Application Method | Dosage | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Fruit Crops, Ornamentals | Foliar Spray | 1 – 2 kg/ha* | 0.2% – 0.3% |
| Rice, Wheat | Foliar Spray | 1 – 2 kg/ha* | 0.2% – 0.3% |
| Wheat | Seed Treatment (Bunt) | 2 – 3 g / kg seed | – |
Application Instructions
Safety Precautions
Mixing: Do not mix with alkaline products (like lime sulfur or Bordeaux mixture components if not neutralized correctly) or organophosphates, as this can increase phytotoxicity.