Description:
Streptocycline is an Antibacterial Antibiotic formulation recommended for effective control of bacterial diseases of plants. It is a yellow coloured free flowing powder containing Streptomycin Sulphate and Tetracycline Hydrochloride in a ratio of 9:1. It is readily soluble in water and being systemic in action gets readily absorbed in the plant when sprayed and does not get washed off in rain.
Composition:
Streptocycline Sulphate: 90% w/w
Tetracycline Hydrochloride: 10% w/w
Recommendations and Dosage per acre basis:
Streptocycline is recommended against following plant diseases
| S.No. |
Crop |
Disease |
Dose |
| 1 |
Rice |
Bacterial leaf Blight |
6 grams in 60 liter of water
6 grams in 120 Liter water |
| 2 |
Chilli and Tomato |
Black spot |
6grams in 60 to 120 liter water |
| 3 |
Cabbage and Cauliflower |
Black spot |
1 grams in 10 Liter water
6 grams in 60 Liter water |
| 4 |
Potato |
Brown rot |
6 grams in 120 liter water |
| 5 |
Cucumber |
Leaf spot |
6 grams in 120 liter water |
| 6 |
Cotton |
Angular leaf spot & black arm |
6 grams in 60-120 liter water
6 grams in 120 liter water |
| 7 |
Citrus
|
Citrus Canker |
6 grams in 60-120 liter water |
| 8 |
Grapes, Sugarcane, Mango |
Bacterial Diseases |
6 grams in 60-120 liter water |
Preparation of Spray Mixture:
Dissolve required quantity of Streptocycline directly in 10 liter of water and make up the desired volume by remaining quantity of water.
Compatibility:
Streptocycline may be used in combination with Aureofungin sol for the control of bacterial and fungal diseases.
Streptocycline is compatible with most of the commonly used insecticides and fungicides.
Toxicity: Streptocycline is non toxic to plants, animals and human beings. However, it is advisable to follow normal precaution recommended for handling of pesticides, such as avoiding prolonged exposure to skin, inhalation and inadvertent ingestion.
