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OG-301 Citradyne Plus

Winemaker checking vine leafs, which are affected by mildew

This complex, synergistic blend of organic iodine, fruit acids and potassium is a unique formulation suited for agricultural application. The soil conditioning complex can be applied as foliar or soil application, either on production crops or in the greenhouse. The compound is highly effective as a microbicidal agent with a broad spectrum of microorganism control. These include pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, molds and yeast. Citradyne Plus will begin to have an immediate effect within one minute or less.

The presence of large organic materials in the soil will not adversely affect the time it takes to show positive results. It is our belief that the microorganism control is the result of the interruption of the metabolic pathways. This is accomplished by the iodination of the amino acid sequence of the microorganisms proteins.

DIRECTIONS FOR CONTROL. Mix 672g to 1344g per hectare with 100-200 liters of water. Some pH adjustments of the final mix may be necessary. The pH of the final mix should not be above 5.5 for best results. Apply to sick soil 5 to 10 days in advance of planting. Once the plants have emerged, apply every 3-4 weeks or as needed for control.

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OG-302 Mold and Fungi Complex

Fungi are responsible for the greatest number of plant diseases, causing rotted tissue, moldy coatings, or spots on flowers, foliage, and stems. So-called fairy rings–ever-widening circles of yellowed grass that appear on lawns–are also caused by fungi. Despite the menace they pose, there are some good fungi, like the ones that transform garden debris into compost.

COMMON SYMPTOMS. Fungi can invade and rot stem bases, crowns of plants, foliage, flowers, or fruit. They can also cause blighted areas to appear, in which case plant parts wilt and die suddenly, but may only rot afterwards. Other symptoms of fungal diseases include: wilting; spots or blotches on leaves, flowers, fruit, or stems; galls (swelling); moldy or mildewed coating on plant parts; and blistered or curled leaves. Fungi also cause smuts which are sooty masses on plant parts usually found on cereals and grasses; scabby areas on fruit or foliage; rust characterized by powdery blisters–generally red-brown or yellowish–on leaves; and cankers which are lesions on twigs or bark.

If you suspect a fungal disease, use a magnifying glass to look at diseased plant parts very closely. You may be able to spot the fine thread-like web (the hyphae) that makes up the body of most fungi or you may see clusters of tiny, spore-bearing stalks. Some fungi live only on material that is already dead (like the species involved in the composting process). Other fungi that live on dead material are capable of attacking living plants as well. They manage this by releasing toxins that kill plant cells in advance of their spread throughout the plant. Other fungi survive equally well on living or dead material. They attack living plants during the growing season, but dine just as happily on dead stalks, leaves, and roots. Many are attracted to bruised, damaged, or stressed plant tissue.

DIRECTIONS FOR CONTROL. Anti-Molds and Fungi Complex will control most fungi and mold problems. You may use this complex to treat plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, and viruses (including virus-like organisms). These disease-causing organisms, or pathogens, create disease by using portions of the host plant as both home and food. Apply as needed to control molds and fungi. For fruits and vegetables, repeat application as fruit begins to form.

Dilution rates may vary depending on severity of fungus.