CHARACTERISTICS:

Copper is absorbed by plants mainly during the first growth stages. It acts, at cell level, as chlorophyll stabiliser, by fixing it in chloroplasts (such as iron does) and preventing its early degradation. It effectively prolongs the vegetative cycle by increasing the enzyme synthesis, by stimulating the nitrogen uptake. In many crops (potatoes, vines, tobacco) an adequate supply of copper allows a significant improvement and increase of production. Treatments on cereals (wheat, corn, barley, oats) are recommended if coming into ear is hampered by Cu-deficiency, or the seeds are small and located on curved ears or whitish leaves are present. Even in orchards, the lack of copper can cause strong production drops both in citrus trees and in pome fruit trees, occurring as deseases which deteriorate the fruits.

DOSE RATES AND CONDITIONS OF USE:

If combined with other formulations it is advisable to carry out miscibility tests prior to the open-field application. In a protected environment (greenhouses, tunnels, etc.) reduce the recommended dosage by 20-25%.