CANTUS
- Categorie: Plant protection products
- Producător: BASF
Descriere produs
Cantus®
Boscalid-based fungicide for the control of gray mold, moniliosis, alternaria, and other fungal diseases.
General Characteristics
Active Ingredient: Boscalid — 500 g/kg
Chemical Group: Carboxamides
Formulation: WG — Water-Dispersible Granules
Distribution: Systemic, translaminar and acropetal
Packaging: 1 kg
Shelf Life: 60 months
Storage Temperature: Max. +40°C
Registered Crops
Grapevine
Pear
Sweet Cherry
Sour Cherry
Peach
Apricot
Apple
Mode of Action
Cantus® acts on Complex II of the pathogen’s Krebs cycle, blocking mitochondrial respiration and energy production in cells. The product inhibits spore germination and germ tube formation, preventing fungal development at an early stage.
General Application Guidelines
Spray Volume: 400–1000 L/ha
Re-entry Interval: 7 days for manual work / 3 days for mechanized operations
Application Rates
| Crop | Application Rate | Timing | Target Disease | PHI / Number of Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine | 1.0–1.2 kg/ha | Foliar spray during vegetation | Gray Mold (Botrytis) | 28 days / 2–3 applications |
| Pear | 0.4 kg/ha | Foliar spray during vegetation | Alternaria | 7 days / 2–3 applications |
| Sweet Cherry, Sour Cherry | 0.35–0.4 kg/ha | Foliar spray during vegetation | Moniliosis | 7 days / 2–3 applications |
| Peach, Apricot | 0.4 kg/ha | Foliar spray during vegetation | Moniliosis | 7 days / 2–3 applications |
| Apple | 0.4 kg/ha | Foliar spray during vegetation | Alternaria | 7 days / up to 3 applications |
Key Benefits
- Highly effective against gray mold.
- Modern mode of action different from many conventional fungicides.
- Flexible application timing.
- Helps preserve grape and wine quality.
- Early applications may help reduce powdery mildew pressure.
