02-10-25 /
Products Application, Novità Prodotti
In an agricultural context increasingly affected by extreme weather conditions and growing environmental awareness, finding effective, sustainable, and safe crop protection solutions has become a critical challenge. Macusol® – the innovative Bordeaux mixture developed by Manica S.p.A.—offers a concrete response to all this needs, combining a fungicide activity with a protective action against heat and a low environmental impact.
Macusol® is the result of a patented industrial process, which makes possible to obtain a product containing only 2% metallic copper. Macusol® is one of the copper-based fungicides with the lowest copper content on the market (Reg. No. 17613 of 29/07/2024), while maintaining high standards of efficacy. The formulation is enriched with green co-formulants that enhance the adhesivity to the canopy and improve the resistance to run-off. Macusol® fully replaces kaolin, which is often washed away too quickly.
Macusol® is registered on grapevine against downy mildew and botrytis and has also proven efficacy against Spilocaea oleaginea and Colletotrichum on olive trees. However, Macusol® is more than just a fungicide: thanks to the presence of calcium carbonate that creates a reflective white film, it protects plants from heat and sun burn, helping to preserve the canopy photosynthetic functionality even under high temperature conditions.
This physio protective action is officially admitted on the label and is especially beneficial during summer, when crops are subject to intense solar radiation and sharp temperature fluctuations. Field trials have also shown a positive side effect against bacterial diseases, further extending the potential uses of the product.
Advantages
The product is also registered against downy mildew on open field cucurbits with inedible peel (melons, pumpkins, watermelons, etc.) with a proven collateral effect against powdery mildew. Thanks to the persistency of the white film on the canopy, it provides long-lasting protection against sunburn, keeping fruits healthy until harvest.
Macusol® sets a new standard in the protection of crops, combining phytosanitary efficacy, environmental responsibility and protection against abiotic stresses. For farmers who aim to produce in a sustainable way, Macusol® is a forward-looking choice.
