Apples are mainly grown in the North Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) & Himachal Pradesh (H.P). When it comes to apple production, we know that common diseases, such as Alternaria, Marssonina, Powdery Mildew and more, might decrease your crop yield. Therefore, a robust management with innovative and sustainable solutions is a must.
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Apple trees are cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree, and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Different cultivars are bred for various tastes and uses, including cooking, eating raw and cider production.
Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe. Globally, India ranks 5th in apple production. Apples are mainly grown in the North Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) & Himachal Pradesh (H.P). Due to introduction and adaptation of low chilling cultivars of crops like peach, plum and pear, they are also now being grown commercially in certain areas of the north Indian plains. About 99 percent of India’s apple area falls under the Northern Hills region, covering 6 districts of J&K (Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Anantanag, Baramullah, Kupwara), 6 districts of H.P. (Shimla, Kullu, Sirmour, Mandi, Chamba, Kinnaur)
Alternaria
Marssonina Fruit Blotch
Apple Scab
Powdery Mildew
BASF Smart Spray Program- Jammu & Kashmir

BASF Smart Spray Program- Himachal Pradesh

BASF Signum
Give “unmatched freshness” to your fruits with Signum®. Signum® with the combination of Boscalid (Worlds first SDHI chemistry) and F500, is the leading fungicide used in specialty crops for the control of a wide spectrum of diseases as well as for enhanced plant/fruit health. It is registered to use in Apple, Grapes, Tomato, Chili and Onion in India.
BASF Acrisio
Acrisio® - The Powdery Mildew Specialist, is a novel chemistry with unique mode of action which provides comprehensive disease control.
Acrisio®, globally known as Vivando; is grouped under group “U8” by ‘FRAC’. This is the only
chemical available in India in this group & hence stands as the best tool for effective
Powdery Mildew resistance management in Grape & Apple.





