About Lesson
Chemicals in plant disease control
- Protectants (Non-systemic):Zineb, Maneb, Sulfur, etc.
- Eradicants: Carbendazim, Zineb, Maneb, etc.
- Therapeutents (Systemic): Removal after causing infection. Eg: Vitavex, Hinosan, Antibiotins, etc.
Chemicals based on use
- Seed protectants: Captan (Phthalimide and Quinone fungicide), Thiram (Sulfur fungicides).
- Foliage fungicide: Zineb, Maneb, Ferbam
- Soil fungicide: Thiram, Captan, Vitavex.
- Plant protectants: Benomyl, Thiobendazole.
Note:
a) Streptomyces sp. attacks Streptomyces scabies
b) Verticillium lecanii attacks rust fungi
c) Antagonism: Antibiosis, competition, parasitism and predation.