ISACOP 50WP

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Isacop (often sold as Isacop 50WP) is a highly effective, copper-based wettable powder fungicide and bactericide. It is widely used in agriculture to prevent and control fungal and bacterial diseases in various crops, including coffee, vegetables, and ornamentals.

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Key Characteristics
Active Ingredient: Copper Oxychloride (50%).
Mode of Action: It acts via contact, releasing copper ions that inhibit the growth and spread of fungal spores and bacteria on the plant surface.

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Common Applications
Isacop is primarily used as a preventive measure before disease onset. Its common agricultural uses include:
Coffee: Controls Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) and Coffee Leaf Rust.
Vegetables: Treats early and late blight in tomatoes and potatoes, as well as anthracnose in cucumbers and cabbages.
Ornamentals: Prevents rust, leaf spot, and anthracnose on flowers like carnations.
Cereals: Occasionally used to correct copper nutrient deficiencies in cereal crops.

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Application Tips
Preventative: Because it is a contact protectant, it should be applied before diseases establish, particularly during periods of high humidity and rainfall.
Safety: Like other copper-based treatments, it should be handled with appropriate protective gear to avoid skin/eye irritation and inhalation.