Dezikor

Systemic Cereal Protection: The Mechanism of "Desikor"

The efficiency of the "Desikor" fungicide by "Defenda" is rooted in the systemic action of prochloraz, an active ingredient from the imidazole class. Unlike many contact-action agents, prochloraz exhibits translaminar movement, allowing it to penetrate deep into leaf tissues. This ensures protection even for areas missed by the spray solution during application.

Technical Potential of the Active Ingredient

The core functionality of prochloraz lies in blocking ergosterol biosynthesis within fungal cells. Ergosterol is essential for the formation of pathogen cell membranes; its deficiency halts mycelial growth, leading to colony death. In field conditions, this provides farmers with a powerful tool to control a wide spectrum of diseases in winter wheat and barley:

• Leaf Spot Complex: Effective suppression of septoria and helminthosporiosis.
• Stem and Root Pathogens: Curbing the development of eyespot (cercosporella) and root rots during early growth stages.
• Ear Infections: High activity against fusarium, which is critical during the flowering period to prevent grain mycotoxicosis.
• Powdery Mildew: Destruction of mycelium on the epidermal surface.

Application Guidelines

The product is supplied as an emulsifiable concentrate, ensuring optimal stability of the working solution and uniform distribution across the leaf surface. To achieve maximum effect with a dosage of 1.0–2.0 L/ha, it is recommended to follow the protocol of two treatments per season. Using "Desikor" in a winter crop protection system is justified by its high resistance to rain-washing and a prolonged protective effect, which persists for 2–4 weeks post-application (depending on disease pressure and weather conditions). Classified under Hazard Class 3, it allows for treatments following standard safety protocols common in modern intensive agricultural practices.