Bayer Nativo Fungicide: A Powerful Solution for Crop Protection

Introduction

Nativo Fungicide is a broad-spectrum fungicide designed to protect crops from various fungal diseases. With its dual-action formulation, it provides both preventive and curative effects, ensuring healthier plants and higher yields. This blog explores its chemical composition, benefits, recommended crops, pests, diseases, dosage, mode of action, and alternative products.

Nativo Chemical Composition

It contains two active ingredients:

• Tebuconazole (50% w/w) – A triazole fungicide that inhibits fungal growth by disrupting ergosterol biosynthesis.
• Trifloxystrobin (25% w/w) – A strobilurin fungicide that prevents fungal respiration, stopping disease progression.

This combination ensures systemic and translaminar action, making Nativo highly effective against a wide range of fungal pathogens.

Key Benefits of Bayer Nativo

1. Broad-Spectrum Disease Control

• Effective against leaf rust, powdery mildew, blight, sheath blight, and dirty panicle.
• Works on multiple crops, including rice, wheat, tomatoes, chilli peppers, grapes, and mangoes.

2. Dual-Action Formula

• Curative: Stops existing infections.
• Preventive: Protects plants from future fungal attacks.

3. Improved Crop Yield & Quality

• Enhances grain filling, fruit size, and market value.
• Reduces disease-related crop losses.

4. Long-Lasting Protection

• Rainfast within 2 hours, ensuring durability.
• Translaminar movement ensures deep penetration.

Recommended Crops, Pests & Diseases

Bayer Nativo is widely used for major crops affected by fungal diseases:

Crop	Target Disease	Dosage (g/acre)
Rice	Blast, Sheath Blight, Dirty Panicle	300-400 g
Wheat	Leaf Rust, Stripe Rust, Powdery Mildew	300-400 g
Tomato	Early Blight, Powdery Mildew	250-300 g
Chili	Blight, Powdery Mildew	250-300 g
Grapes	Powdery Mildew	250-300 g
Mango	Powdery Mildew	250-300 g

Application Method: Foliar spray using 375-500 litres of water per hectare.

Mode of Action

• Tebuconazole inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis, thereby preventing fungal cell wall formation.
• Trifloxystrobin: Disrupts mitochondrial respiration, stopping fungal growth.

This dual mechanism ensures effective disease control and long-lasting protection.

Also Read: Bayer Pesticides Products List: A Comprehensive Overview.

Alternative Products from Other Brands

If you’re looking for alternatives to Bayer Nativo, consider these fungicides:

Product	Brand	Active Ingredients	Best for
Amistar Top	Syngenta	Azoxystrobin + Difenoconazole	Rice, Wheat, Vegetables
Roko	UPL	Hexaconazole	Rice, Mango, Grapes
Tilt	Syngenta	Propiconazole	Wheat, Rice, Vegetables
SAAF	PI Industries	Carbendazim + Mancozeb	Vegetables, Fruits, Pulses

Each of these fungicides offers unique advantages, depending on crop type and disease pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How often should Bayer Nativo be applied?

Apply once at the onset of the disease and repeat after 15-21 days if necessary.

2. Is it safe for organic farming?

No, it is a synthetic fungicide and may not be classified as organic.

3. Can Nativo be mixed with other pesticides?

Yes, it is compatible with most insecticides and micronutrients, but a jar test is recommended.

4. What is the waiting period before harvest?

Typically 14-21 days, depending on the crop.

Final Thoughts

Bayer Nativo is a highly effective fungicide that provides broad-spectrum disease control, dual-action protection, and enhanced crop yield. By following recommended dosages and best practices, farmers can maximise productivity and protect their crops from fungal threats.

Also, Raed: Bayer Introduces Camalus Insecticide: A New Solution for Sucking Pests in Horticulture.

Read about Nativo Fungicide on Bayer’s site.