Acrobat - Dimethomorph 50% WP - BASF
Acrobat - Dimethomorph 50% WP - BASF
Acrobat Fungicide by
BASF
Dimethomorph 50% WP
What it controls: Downy mildew in grapes and late blight in
potato.
When to use it: Preventively, before disease becomes established.
What to include: The measured area, crop-specific water volume and harvest
interval.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🍇 Grape disease control: Targets downy
mildew in the grape programme.
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🥔 Potato protection: Targets late blight in
potato.
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🍃 Movement through leaves: Translaminar
action helps the active ingredient move across treated leaf tissue.
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🛡️ Reduced spore production: Anti-sporulant
activity helps limit further disease spread.
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🌱 Preventive use: Fits early
disease-management programmes rather than waiting for widespread damage.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name |
Acrobat Fungicide — BASF |
| Technical Name |
Dimethomorph 50% WP |
| FRAC MoA Code |
Group 40 |
| Chemical Group |
Cinnamic acid amides; carboxylic acid amide (CAA) fungicides |
| Formulation |
WP: wettable powder |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Dimethomorph is a CAA fungicide that disrupts cell-wall formation
in susceptible oomycete pathogens.
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Leaf movement: The active ingredient moves through treated leaf tissue.
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Cell-wall disruption: It inhibits cellulose synthase, interfering with normal pathogen cell-wall formation.
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Less disease development: Disrupted growth and reduced spore production help limit the listed diseases.
Avoid repeatedly relying on Group 40 alone. Follow the label’s
resistance-management directions and alternate with suitable different modes of action.
Target Crops & Diseases
| Crop |
Target Diseases |
|---|---|
| Grapes |
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| Potato |
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Dosage & Application Guide
Crop-specific amount and harvest references
These references do not replace a complete treatment plan. Confirm the supplied Acrobat 50% WP pack’s
preparation, application equipment and coverage instructions before use; do not borrow them from Acrobat Complete or an overseas
label.
Grapes: downy mildew: The manufacturer gives 400 g/acre and 300 L water/acre, with preventive
application. Obtain the supplied pack’s exact harvest interval before treatment and harvest planning. No single grape harvest interval
is specified here.
Potato: late blight: The manufacturer gives 400 g/acre and 300 L water/acre, with preventive
application. Retain a minimum 16-day interval from the final treatment to harvest. The pack’s application method and coverage
instructions are still required; these amount references are not a complete spray recipe.
PHI is the minimum time from the final treatment to harvest. Harvest, worker re-entry and repeat-treatment
intervals are separate requirements; do not assume a missing interval is zero. No fixed per-litre or tank dose is provided. Measure
the treated area and follow its matching product and water directions, rather than inventing a concentration.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Timing: Use preventively for the stated crop and disease.
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Measure accurately: Measure the field area and the matching product and water quantities.
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Application method: Follow the supplied Acrobat label for preparation, application equipment and coverage. Do not use it as a seed
treatment or soil treatment unless that exact use is on the label.
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Harvest planning: Observe 16 days before potato harvest. For grapes, obtain the current pack’s harvest interval before use.
Only use a mixture if both current product labels permit it for the crop and method. Do not substitute a
different brand, formulation or overseas directions. Follow the supplied pack’s weather precautions and rain-free period, without
assuming a fixed rainfast interval. Record the crop, field, date and amount, and observe all harvest, worker-entry and repeat
restrictions before the next operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which diseases does Acrobat control?
The supported programmes are grape downy mildew and potato late blight.
Is Acrobat the same as Acrobat Complete?
No. Acrobat contains dimethomorph 50% WP. Acrobat Complete is a different mixture and its rates must not be
substituted.
Does it work only on the leaf surface?
No. It has translaminar activity, meaning movement through treated leaf tissue.
What is the potato harvest interval?
Allow at least 16 days between the last application and harvest.
Can I use a standard 15-litre tank dose?
No fixed tank dose is provided here. Base the treatment on the measured area and the corresponding water
volume.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read and follow the supplied Indian Acrobat label and leaflet, including the
permitted crop, disease, application method, hazard classification, protective measures and harvest restriction. Grape harvest
timing and the complete application instructions must be checked before use.
Wear protective clothing, chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection, with any additional equipment
required by the pack. Avoid breathing spray mist and prevent contact with skin and eyes. Do not mix with bare hands or eat, drink,
smoke or chew while handling or spraying. Wash thoroughly after handling and change contaminated clothing.
Keep in the original labelled container, under lock and key, away from food, feed, water sources, fire,
children and animals. Prevent spray drift and keep product, runoff, leftovers and equipment washings out of water sources and away
from non-target areas. Do not reuse empty containers; follow the supplied disposal directions.
After skin or eye contact, rinse promptly with plenty of clean water and obtain medical advice. Seek
medical help promptly after exposure or suspected poisoning, taking the product pack or label; do not wait for symptoms. Do not
induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not
self-administer antidotes, attempt home remedies or improvise treatment.