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)
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BASF Smart Spray Program- Himachal Pradesh
BASF Polyram
Polyram is broad spectrum contact fungicide from EBDC group for wide range of crops. It provides Broad spectrum disease protection with safe Zinc (14%) supplement, which helps in better crop health.
BASF Merivon
Protect your crop from yield losses due to major diseases such as Alternaria and Marssonina on apples. Get to know Merivon®, BASF’s latest fungicide which provides more consistent performance for maximum crop potential.
Merivon® contains a unique combination of Xemium®, the latest fungicide innovation by BASF, and F-500, the #1 Plant Health Fungicide.
Merivon provides :
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Broad Spectrum Disease Control
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Fast and Long Duration Control
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Green and Healthy Leaves that further improves Fruit Quality
BASF Sercadis Plus
Give a powerful start to managing Powdery Mildew and broad-spectrum control of other diseases with Sercadis® Plus, a brilliant combination of Xemium® and an acclaimed DMI chemistry.
Sercadis® Plus contains Xemium®, an innovative active ingredient belonging to the carboxamide class (SDHI) and Difenconazole a well-established and known safe Triazole (DMI). It provides broad spectrum disease control with focus on scab & powdery mildew.
Cabrio® Top improves the quality and yield of your crop with its superior disease control.
With its advanced plant health benefits, it gives longer duration protection with lesser sprays.
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.
