Method of controlling fungal disease in cultivated plants

摘要

The present invention provides a method for controlling fungal disease in cultivated crops. The aqueous fungicide formulation which is applied to pre-harvest and post-harvest crops contains ingredients which are biocompatible for purposes of agricultural and horticultural applications. Illustrative of a formulation which is harmless to animals and humans is an aqueous solution having a content of potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, nonionic surfactant and xanthan gum. The combination of nonionic surfactant and xanthan gum functions as an effective spreader-sticker medium for forming a film-like coating on plant surfaces. The adherent coating exhibits both immediate and long duration fungicidal activities.