Macan

Bacillus velezensis CECT8237
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Prevents and controls foliar diseases
Based on a unique Bacillus strain, Bacillus velezensis CECT 8237, selected for its strong disease controlling capabilities
A unique formulation with in-product adjuvant allow droplets to spread evenly across the leaf, ensuring optimal coverage and maximizing efficacy right from the start

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Use for

Macan is a biological fungicide that protects a wide range of crops against foliar diseases.

Diseases

Foliar diseases; Brown spot of soybean (Septoria glycines), Target spot of soybean (Corynespora cassiicola), Asian soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi), Purple blotch of soybean (Cercospora kikuchii), Common rust of sugarcane (Puccinia melanocephala), Orange rust of sugarcane (Puccinia kuehnii), Red rot of sugarcane (Colletotrichum falcatum), Brown spot of sugarcane (Cercospora longipes), Phaeosphaeria leaf spot of maize (Phaeosphaeria maydis), Grey leaf spot of maize (Cercospora zeae-maydis), Southern rust of maize (Puccinia polysora), Common rust of maize (Puccinia sorghi) and Tropical rust of maize (Physopella zeae).

Crops

Soybean, sugar cane and corn.

"The general conditions of Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations. Koppert cannot be held liable for unauthorized use. Koppert is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions."

Product details

Mode of action

Macan is a foliar fungicide containing a high concentration of dormant spores of the unique bacteria Bacillus velezensis CECT 8237 and is carefully selected for its powerful disease control. Upon application, the unique formulation with in-product adjuvant allow droplets to spread evenly across the leaf, ensuring optimal coverage and maximizing efficacy right from the start. The spores germinate as soon as they reach the plant, colonizing the leaf surface. There, the bacteria compete with pathogens for space and nutrients, effectively restricting their growth. As the bacterial cells grow, they produce a variety of metabolites, which disrupts fungal cell membranes, causing cell leakage and death. This prevents the growth of mycelia and the germination of pathogenic fungal spores.

Product specifications

Formulation	Suspension Concentrate (SC)
Concentration	5x10⁹ cfu (viable Bacillus velezensis CECT 8237 cells)/ml

Directions for use

Preparation
Application
Dosage
Timing
Environmental conditions
Product handling

Preparation

Thoroughly clean the tank and nozzles of the application equipment to remove any residues of insecticides, herbicides, or chemical fungicides. Ensure precise calibration of the spraying equipment to achieve optimal plant coverage. Fill the sprayer tank to one-third of its capacity. Then, start agitation and gradually add the required amount of Macan. Finally, fill the remainder of the tank with water. Maintain continuous agitation during both the preparation and application of the mixture. The mixture should be applied within 4 hours of preparation.

Application

Foliar application

For application, a boom sprayer must be used and calibrated to operate at a constant pressure and spray volume;
Apply in a manner that ensures good coverage of the aerial parts of the plants without causing runoff.

Aerial application (soybean and cotton)

Apply using agricultural aircraft in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The application volume should be 30-50 liters of water per hectare;
Maintain wind speeds below 10 km/h during application to minimize spray drift as much as possible.

Dosage

Check the product package insert to find the recommended dosage for each biological target. If in doubt, contact a Koppert consultant/technical representative for advice on the best strategy for your situation.

Timing

For the control of brown spot, cercospora leaf blight and target spot, carry out preventive applications or at the beginning of the first symptoms of the disease.

Environmental conditions

Apply the product preferably in the late afternoon or on cloudy days, with a temperature between 25 and 35ºC and a minimum relative humidity of 60%.

Storage time after receipt

12 months. Check the product label for the expiry date.

Storage temperature

Do not freeze.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry place.