Dhanuka Polin: New Fungicide for Paddy Leaf and Neck Blast
Why in the news
An Indian agri-input company introduced a new paddy fungicide made in tie-up with a Japanese firm.
Key facts
- Company: Dhanuka Agritech Ltd; product: Polin.
- Target: leaf blast and neck blast in rice.
- Partner: Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. (NISSO), Japan.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mobility | Translaminar and systemic |
| Protection | Unsprayed leaf areas and new plant growth |
| Dose | 100 ml per acre in 200 litres of water |
| Timing | At first signs of infection, during critical growth stages |
Benefits
Its longer protection period can mean fewer sprays, which may cut labour and chemical costs for rice farmers.
Exam angle
- Diseases covered: leaf blast and neck blast of paddy.
- Foreign partner: Nippon Soda (NISSO), Japan.
- Key property: translaminar and systemic movement.