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SKUAST endorses BAL’s Tricolor fungicide for apple crop protection
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Saturday, 03 October, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology has recommended Best Agrolife Ltd’s (BAL) patented fungicide, Tricolor, for use in apple cultivation. The University has advised growers to apply the product at the petal fall and at the second stage of fruit development as an effective disease-management product.
The recommendation follows three years of university field trials, during which Tricolor consistently delivered strong results against Alternaria leaf spot, blight, powdery mildew, and scab. The results were observed year after year when the product was applied at the second stage of fruit development, approximately 20 days after the first stage, when the fruit had reached the walnut-size stage.
Surinder Mattoo, North Business Head, Best Agrolife said, "Apple cultivation is a cornerstone of Kashmir’s agricultural economy, spanning approximately 1.72 lakh hectares and supporting the livelihoods of around 7 lakh families. Disease pressure during fruit development is a critical factor affecting both yield and fruit quality at harvest. Rapid fruit growth, coupled with humid monsoon conditions, can increase the risk of fungal diseases, potentially leading to fruit drop, skin scarring, defoliation, reduced yields, and compromised fruit quality. Timely and targeted interventions, including application windows identified through scientific field trials, are therefore important for effective disease management."
Tricolor combines three active ingredients Trifloxystrobin (10 per cent), Difenoconazole (12.5 per cent), and Sulphur (3 per cent) in a single suspension concentrate formulation. The synergistic strobilurin-triazole-sulphur combination provides prophylactic, curative, and eradicative activity and offers broad-spectrum disease protection through multiple modes of action. Tricolor is also recommended for use in crops including paddy, tomato, grapes, chilli, wheat, and mango.
BAL is a leading Indian agrochemical company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of crop-protection products, including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. The company serves farmers across India and international markets, with a focus on developing and delivering innovative crop-protection solutions.
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