CuPROTAL Crops Prevention

Complexed copper

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INTRODUCCTION Copper is a metal of great importance for different industrial sectors and so is in agriculture where it is frequently used in both foliar and root treatments by farmers around the world thanks to the properties of this element. On a nutritional level, copper is a catalyst of respiratory reactions, it is part of the chloroplast molecule, providing giving them stability, and it is associated with nitrogen metabolism. Copper is involved in photosynthesis and in various enzymatic reactions. Besides that, since the early twentieth century, it is being used as a fungicide in different forms such as copper oxychloride and copper hydroxide, also participating in the processes of disease resistance
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(fungi and bacteria) in different crops (pit and pip fruits, citrus, vegetables). THE PRODUCT Copper complexed with gluconic acid and lignosulfonic. Contains natural extracts of pinofhytas, favoring its assimilation by the crop. THE ACCION Preventive and curative control of Copper deficiencies. Promotes the synthesis of phytoalexins and phenolic substances that are made by plants to defend themselves.

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CHARACTERISTICS For its formula completely soluble, it does not cause problems of mixture or blockages in irrigation equipment. It does not affect crop development (growth, texture, hardness, height, etc.) Continued use does not cause phytotoxicity at recommended doses. It does not stain the plant, so it is possible to be applied un leaf crops.

CROPS, DOSES, APPLICATION It is recommended for all crops: fruit trees (pip and pit fruits), citrus, cereals, ornamental and horticultural crops. Implementation dosage: Foliar: 150-250 cc/100 liters of water. Root: 2-3 L/Hectare and application, with multi-applications. It can be applied as foliar or root path through any irrigation system. It is advisable to apply it from the beginning of the growing season when the crops have sufficient leaves to retain the spray.

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