Macho - Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP - Synergy Agro Chemicals
Macho - Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP - Synergy Agro Chemicals
Macho Fungicide by Synergy
Macho contains Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP. A metalaxyl and mancozeb combination for specified oomycete diseases.
Composition: Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP.
Main role: A metalaxyl and mancozeb combination for specified oomycete diseases.
Before use: Confirm the harvest waiting period: the manufacturer page mixes an “after harvest” heading with values in weeks. Also confirm water-area basis and any crop-specific route not clearly stated.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🛡️Surface protection: Mancozeb acts at the treated plant surface.
- 🍃Systemic component: Metalaxyl provides activity within plant tissue.
- 🍇Downy-mildew uses: The listed scope includes grape and pearl-millet downy mildew.
- 🥔Distinct leaf diseases: Potato late blight and mustard white rust or Alternaria blight have separate crop rows.
- 🌿Nursery and vine uses: Tobacco nursery diseases and black-pepper foot rot are kept separate from ordinary foliar programmes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / supplier | Synergy Agro Chemicals Hyderabad |
| Technical name | Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP |
| Product type | Fungicide |
| Action | A metalaxyl and mancozeb combination for specified oomycete diseases. |
| Application route | Crop-specific treatment; foliar spray for the clear leaf-disease rows |
| Directions basis | Manufacturer product reference; supplied label and leaflet govern use. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Metalaxyl has systemic activity within the plant, while mancozeb acts on the treated surface. The two ingredients act at different sites in susceptible disease organisms.
- Internal activity: Systemic metalaxyl acts within plant tissue against susceptible oomycete pathogens.
- Surface protection: Mancozeb acts at several sites on the treated plant surface.
- Disease growth is limited: The combination interferes with pathogen development at the treated site.
Use an appropriate resistance-management programme. Repeated use of the same mode of action can select less-sensitive populations; changing brand names alone does not change the active ingredient.
Target Crops & Diseases
The following crop and disease pairings are listed in Synergy’s product information. They do not authorize other crop uses.
| Crop | Target Disease(s) |
|---|---|
| Black pepper |
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| Grapes |
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| Mustard |
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| Pearl millet |
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| Potato |
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| Tobacco nursery |
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Each target applies only to the crop beside it. Use only where the current supplied label permits the same crop, target and treatment. Mancozeb use on guava, jowar (sorghum) and tapioca is prohibited.
Dosage & Application Guide
These product references come from Synergy’s own page. They are not a complete current pack label or a universal application programme.
Crop-Specific Dose & Application Details
| Crop | Product dose | Water | Method | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black pepper | 2.5 g/vine | 2 L/vine | Confirm route | Check label |
| Grapes | 1000 g/acre | Confirm area basis | Foliar spray | Check label |
| Mustard | 1000 g/acre | Confirm area basis | Foliar spray | Check label |
| Pearl millet | 800 g/acre | Confirm area basis | Confirm route | Check label |
| Potato | 1000 g/acre | Confirm area basis | Foliar spray | Check label |
| Tobacco A | 2000 g/acre | Confirm area basis | Confirm route | Check label |
| Tobacco B | 800 g/acre | Confirm area basis | Confirm route | Check label |
Tobacco A means nursery damping off; Tobacco B means nursery leaf blight and black shank. Black pepper uses a per-vine quantity, not a per-acre rate. Confirm the appropriate root, soil or foliage treatment for pepper, pearl millet and nursery uses before application.
Confirm the harvest waiting period: the manufacturer page mixes an “after harvest” heading with values in weeks. Also confirm water-area basis and any crop-specific route not clearly stated.
No unlisted tank mix, repeat interval, maximum application count or rainfast period is implied. Do not calculate an unverified tank concentration or assume that a dash means zero waiting time.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Check the crop: Confirm the listed diseases and crop stage before choosing a treatment.
- Use the correct route: Grapes, mustard and potato have foliar uses. Confirm the exact treatment route for pepper, pearl millet and tobacco nursery; do not turn every row into a leaf spray.
- Measure accurately: Use the crop-specific product quantity and its stated unit. Confirm any missing dilution or area basis before mixing.
- Protect people and surroundings: Follow label precautions, harvest waiting periods and re-entry directions. Prevent drift and runoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Macho contain?It contains Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP; do not substitute a different strength or formulation.
What is Macho used for?The complete verified crop and disease pairings appear in the target table. A target listed for one crop is not an all-crop recommendation.
How is it applied?Synergy identifies crop-specific treatment; foliar spray for the clear leaf-disease rows. The current crop label must confirm the complete procedure.
Can I use one dose for every crop?No. Keep the crop, target, rate and units together. Where details are missing, check the supplied label before treatment.
Can I mix it with other products?Do not assume compatibility. Use only combinations and application conditions permitted by the current product label and appropriate crop advice.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read the supplied label and leaflet. Confirm the exact crop, target, dose, method, waiting periods and local restrictions. This guide does not replace those legal directions. Do not use mancozeb-containing products on guava, jowar (sorghum) or tapioca, where national restrictions prohibit use.
Wear the protective clothing and equipment specified on the pack. Avoid breathing spray or dust and avoid skin and eye contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling; wash after work.
Keep in the original closed container away from children, animals, food and feed. Prevent spills, spray and washings from reaching water bodies. Protect non-target organisms and dispose of packaging as the label directs; never reuse it.