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Among the most advanced results of Manica’s long-standing research on the use of copper in agriculture, Bordoflow New stands out as a truly next-generation Bordeaux Mixture. The innovative formulation brings together high technical performance, ease of use and modern sustainability standards.
Bordoflow New combines several features that make it unique among copper-based fungicides.
The neutral pH, the water-based formulation and the use of high-adhesivity co-formulants such as xanthan gum ensure exceptional stability, strong adhesion to the vegetation and excellent wash-off resistance.
These characteristics maintain the copper ions in their most active form while guaranteeing total selectivity toward the treated canopy, even in the most delicate phenological stages.
The presence of gypsum combined with the neutral pH significantly enhances the selectivity of the product, making Bordoflow New particularly safe on young buds and early shoots.
At the same time, the rapid availability of active copper ions allows growers to obtain quick action and persistent protection, which are essential in the first stages of the season when disease pressure begins to develop.
Manica has conducted extensive trials to evaluate the performance of Bordoflow New in real growing conditions.
The results show that its efficacy is fully comparable to traditional dithiocarbamates, such as Mancozeb or Metiram, offering growers a reliable alternative with the regulatory and environmental advantages of a modern copper formulation.
The formulation contains extremely fine copper particles (under 2 microns), enabling optimal coverage and outstanding compatibility with:
low water-volume applications,
recovery sprayers,
and nozzles designed for very fine atomisation.
This makes BORDOFLOW NEW ideal for growers who adopt advanced spraying equipment and techniques to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.
Bordoflow New has been successfully tested with several groups of beneficial microorganisms, including Aureobasidium spp., Bacillus spp., Trichoderma spp., Azotobacter spp., Azospirillum spp. and Metschnikowia spp..
Even at maximum label doses, the product does not inhibit microbial reproduction in vitro.
Field trials have demonstrated synergistic effects when the product is combined with these microorganisms, resulting in enhanced efficacy compared to using either the copper formulation or the biological agent alone. This synergy opens new opportunities for integrated and organic crop management strategies.
Bordoflow New represents Manica’s commitment to delivering modern, reliable and sustainable solutions for crop protection—combining the strength of tradition with the advantages of new-generation technology.
