Azoxystrobin difenoconazole SC Fungicide

Defender - Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SC | Fungal Disease Control

1 LTR (500 ML x 2)

Rs. 2,068.00 Rs. 4,400.00

Defender - Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SC | Fungal Disease Control

Rs. 2,068.00 Rs. 4,400.00

Pack Size: 1 LTR (500 ML x 2)

53% OFF

1 LTR (500 ML x 2)

₹2,068.00

₹4,400.00

57% OFF

500 ML (100 ML x 5)

₹1,182.50

₹2,750.00

54% OFF

400 ML (100 ML x 4)

₹1,012.00

₹2,200.00

49% OFF

300 ML (100 ML x 3)

₹830.50

₹1,650.00

50% OFF

200 ML (100 ML x 2)

₹550.00

₹1,100.00

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Product Description

Defender is a powerful dual-systemic fungicide containing Azoxystrobin 18.2% and Difenoconazole 11.4% SC, a combination that delivers preventive, protective, and curative control of fungal diseases in a single spray. It controls Sheath Blight and Blast in paddy, Early Blight in tomato, Anthracnose and Powdery Mildew in chilli, Blight and Downy Mildew in maize, and Powdery Mildew and Rust in wheat. providing 15–20 days of reliable disease protection from a single application.

Specification	Details
Product Name	Defender Fungicide
Manufacturer	Bhumi Agro Industries
Active Ingredient 1	Azoxystrobin 18.2% SC
Active Ingredient 2	Difenoconazole 11.4% SC
Formulation	SC - Suspension Concentrate
Mode of Action	Dual Systemic - Preventive + Curative
Movement in Plant	Translaminar + Xylem-Systemic
Disease Protection Duration	15–20 days per application
Dosage — Per Litre	1 ml per litre of water
Dosage — Per Acre	200 ml in 200 litres of water
Target Diseases	Blight, Sheath Blight, Blast, Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Rust
Pack Sizes	100 ml, 200 ml, 300 ml, 400 ml, 500 ml, 1 Litre

Key Benefits:

1. Dual Systemic Action (Preventive and Curative): Defender delivers both in one spray, reducing the total number of sprays needed per season.

2. Broad-Spectrum Control: Defender controls blight, blast, anthracnose, powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, and sheath blight.

3. Improves Crop Health: Crops show better plant vigour, improved fruit quality, and higher marketable yield.

4. Long-Lasting Protection: Provides extended disease control with fewer applications.

5. Rain-Fast: Makes Defender particularly reliable during the Kharif monsoon season, when fungal diseases spread fastest.

Dosage and Application:

Application	Dose	Water Volume
Foliar Spray - Per Litre	1 ml	1 litre
Foliar Spray - Per Acre	200 ml	200 litres
First Preventive Spray	At crop establishment or first disease sign	—
Repeat Interval	Every 15–20 days	—
Apply Time	Early morning or late evening	—
Rain-Fast Period	2 hours after application	—

Crops and Diseases:

Crop	Diseases Controlled
Paddy	Sheath Blight, Blast, Brown Spot
Tomato	Early Blight, Late Blight, Leaf Spot
Chilli	Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Die-back
Maize	Blight, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot
Wheat	Powdery Mildew, Rust, Karnal Bunt
Grapes	Downy Mildew, Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew
Mango	Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew
Potato	Early Blight, Late Blight
Onion	Purple Blotch, Downy Mildew
Soybean	Rust, Frogeye Leaf Spot
Groundnut	Early Leaf Spot, Late Leaf Spot, Rust
Cotton	Blight, Leaf Spot
Cucurbits	Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew

Diseases and Control

1. Early Blight and Late Blight in Tomato

Solution:

Apply Defender at 1 ml per litre at the first sign of blight symptoms.
Repeat every 15 days through fruiting stage.
First preventive spray at 30–35 days after transplanting, before disease appears, gives best results.

2. Sheath Blight and Blast in Paddy

Solution:

Apply Defender at 1 ml per litre at the tillering stage as a preventive spray.
Apply at flag leaf stage when neck blast risk is highest.
Defender's Azoxystrobin 18.2% SC is registered and proven effective for paddy sheath blight and blast control.

3. Anthracnose and Powdery Mildew in Chilli

Solution:

Apply Defender at 1 ml per litre at the first sign of anthracnose spots on fruits or powdery coating on leaves
Repeat every 15 days during active disease pressure.
Preventive spray at the flowering stage prevents post-harvest anthracnose

4. Powdery Mildew and Rust in Wheat

Solution:

Apply Defender at 1 ml per litre at the first sign of powdery white patches or yellow rust.
Apply at tillering and flag leaf stage for maximum yield protection.

Note: consider the application timing of every disease.

Defender Fungicide vs. Single-Active Fungicides:

Parameter	Defender (Bhumi Agro)	Single-Active Fungicides
Active Ingredients	Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4%	One active only
Mode of Action	Dual systemic - preventive + curative	Single mode only
Disease Spectrum	Broad - 7 disease categories	Narrow - 1–2 diseases
Protection Duration	15–20 days	5–10 days
Rain Fastness	Yes	Often No
Price per Litre	₹2,068 for 1 litre (53% OFF)	Varies
Value for Money	Best in category	Moderate
Availability	Online - Pan India Delivery	Offline mainly

Select Quantity 1 LTR (500 ML x 2) 500 ML (100 ML x 5) 400 ML (100 ML x 4) 300 ML (100 ML x 3) 200 ML (100 ML x 2)

Pack Size

1 LTR (500 ML x 2), 500 ML (100 ML x 5), 400 ML (100 ML x 4), 300 ML (100 ML x 3), 200 ML (100 ML x 2)

1 What is the brand name for Azoxystrobin and Difenoconazole?

Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SC in India include Syngenta Amisstar Top, Dhanuka Godiwa Super, Katyayani Azodharma, and Bhumi Agro Defender. Defender by Bhumi Agro Industries offers the same dual systemic combination at significantly lower price, making it the best value-for-money option available online in India.

2 What is the difference between Azoxystrobin and Difenoconazole?

Azoxystrobin belongs to the Strobilurin class, it inhibits mitochondrial respiration in fungal cells, preventing spore germination and mycelial growth. Difenoconazole belongs to the Triazole class. it blocks ergosterol biosynthesis (sterol demethylation) in fungal cell membranes, stopping fungal growth and reproduction. Together in Defender they cover both modes of action, making resistance development virtually impossible and giving complete control across all fungal disease stages.

3 Can we mix Azoxystrobin and Difenoconazole?

Azoxystrobin and Difenoconazole are already pre-mixed in Defender in the optimum ratio for best disease control, 18.2% Azoxystrobin and 11.4% Difenoconazole. This pre-mixed SC formulation ensures perfect compatibility, correct dosage ratio, and uniform distribution in every spray, eliminating the inconsistency of tank-mixing two separate products

4 Is Propiconazole or Azoxystrobin better?

Propiconazole is a triazole fungicide, curative action only, primarily for rust and smut. Azoxystrobin is a strobilurin - preventive + curative, broader disease spectrum including blight and mildew. Defender combines Azoxystrobin with Difenoconazole (also a triazole), giving you both strobilurin and triazole modes of action in one spray, which is more effective and more resistance-resistant than using propiconazole alone.

Defender is a next-generation protective curative fungicide formulated with a powerful combination of Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SC. It delivers dual systemic action, providing both preventive and curative protection against a wide range of fungal diseases. This protective curative fungicide not only controls diseases effectively but also enhances overall crop health, quality, and yield.

Defender penetrates plant tissues rapidly and offers long-lasting protection, making it a reliable protective curative fungicide for sustainable crop management. Its balanced formulation ensures strong disease resistance while supporting vigorous plant growth.