Galileo Sensa Fungicide (Picoxystrobin 6.78% + Tricyclazole 20.33% w/w SC) for Rice Blast & Chilli Diseases

About Galileo Sensa Fungicide

Galileo Sensa Fungicide is a Corteva Agriscience product containing Picoxystrobin 6.78% + Tricyclazole 20.33% w/w SC. It is a combination fungicide with systemic and translaminar action. It also shows preventive and curative action.

Galileo Sensa Fungicide is used for controlling important fungal diseases such as blast in rice and powdery mildew, wet rot and anthracnose in chilli.

Galileo Sensa Fungicide Technical Name

Picoxystrobin 6.78% + Tricyclazole 20.33% w/w SC

Product Specifications

• Mode of Entry: Systemic and translaminar movement
• Mode of Action: Galileo Sensa combines Picoxystrobin and Tricyclazole. Picoxystrobin is a strobilurin fungicide that inhibits mitochondrial respiration by blocking electron transfer, which disrupts the energy cycle in fungi. Tricyclazole inhibits melanin formation in fungi and prevents fungal spores from penetrating and establishing infection inside the plant. Together, these actions help control labelled fungal diseases when used as per recommendation.
• Time of Application: Apply as per crop and disease recommendation. It can be applied both preventively and curatively.

Key Features & Benefits

• Effective Against: Leaf blast, neck blast, panicle blast, stem blast, powdery mildew, wet rot and anthracnose.
• Dual Mode of Action: Combination of Picoxystrobin and Tricyclazole helps control diseases through two different modes of action.
• Systemic and Translaminar Movement: The product has systemic and translaminar movement, diffusion in the wax layer, and redistribution properties.

Galileo Sensa Fungicide Dosage & Recommended Crops

• Method of Application

Foliar Spray: Apply Galileo Sensa Fungicide as a foliar spray using the recommended crop wise dose and water volume. Ensure uniform coverage of the crop canopy for effective disease control.

• Best Time to Spray

Apply Galileo Sensa Fungicide as per the crop and disease recommendation.

Compatibility, Safety & Storage

Tank Mix Compatibility

• For field level use, consult an agronomist before tank mixing Galileo Sensa Fungicide with other products.

Safety Precautions

• Wear gloves, mask, full sleeve clothing and safety goggles while spraying.
• Do not spray on windy days to prevent spray drift.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling or applying the product.
• Wash hands, face and exposed skin thoroughly after spraying.
• Keep out of reach of children, pets and livestock.
• Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
• In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation or eye exposure, seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated place away from direct sunlight, food, feed, fertilizers and water sources. Keep the product in its original sealed container.

Galileo Sensa Fungicide Expert Advice

“Corteva Galileo Sensa is an excellent systemic fungicide used to control diseases in paddy and chilli crops. It is mainly recommended for farmers who are looking for major disease control in paddy and chilli crops.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert

Additional Information

• It has useful resistance management and IDM tool.
• Follow resistance management guidelines where applicable.
• Avoid repeated applications of fungicides with the same mode of action.
• Observe the recommended pre harvest interval and re entry interval.
• Follow all crop specific recommendations mentioned on the product label.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.