Karishma - Propineb 70% WP - HPM

HPM Karishma Propineb 70% WP Fungicide Overview

HPM Karishma is a Propineb 70% WP contact and preventive fungicide for label-listed fungal disease management.

Its multi-site activity acts on the crop surface, so timely preventive application and thorough foliar coverage are important. Use Karishma only on the crops and diseases stated on the supplied product label and follow every label direction.

Why Choose HPM Karishma?

• Multi-site contact activity: Propineb is classified in FRAC Group M03, a multi-site group generally considered to have a low resistance risk.
• Preventive crop-surface protection: The formulation is intended to protect treated surfaces when applied before infection becomes established.
• Spore and germ-tube inhibition: HPM states that Propineb interferes at several points in fungal metabolism and inhibits spore production and germ-tube formation.
• Wettable-powder formulation: HPM describes the product as a fine-particle WP with good suspension in water for spray coverage.
• Clear stewardship: Crop-specific dose, water volume and waiting period are available in India’s registered-use table and must be checked against the pack label.

Technical Specifications

How It Works

Karishma remains primarily on treated plant surfaces and works as a protectant. Propineb has multi-site contact activity rather than a single biochemical target. HPM reports that it interferes with fungal metabolism at different locations and inhibits spore production and germ-tube formation. It should not be described as a systemic or curative fungicide.

India-Registered Uses for Propineb 70% WP

The following formulation-level uses are listed in the Government of India major-use table updated through 30 September 2025. The Karishma pack label supplied with your product remains the final authority.

PHI means pre-harvest interval. Do not convert the listed rates to per-acre or per-litre values unless the product label provides the matching water volume.

Application Best Practices

• Timing: Apply as a protectant at the label-recommended crop stage; do not assume a fixed repeat interval.
• Coverage: Use suitable spray equipment and obtain thorough, even coverage of target foliage.
• Mixing: Follow the pack-label mixing order. Do not tank-mix unless the label or qualified agronomic advice specifically supports it.
• Safety: Wear label-specified PPE, avoid drift and contamination, and keep the product and spray away from water bodies and aquaculture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karishma systemic?
No. HPM describes Karishma as a contact and preventive fungicide.

What is its FRAC group?
Propineb belongs to FRAC M03, the multi-site contact activity group.

Can it be used on any crop?
No. Use it only on a crop and disease listed on the supplied label.

What dose should I use?
Use the crop-specific label rate. Do not guess or copy a rate from a different crop.

Can I mix it with another pesticide?
Only when the Karishma label or qualified agronomic guidance confirms compatibility and legality.

Safety & Disclaimer

Always read and follow the Karishma pack label and leaflet. Wear the specified PPE during handling and application. Propineb 70% WP is toxic to aquatic organisms; avoid use near water bodies, aquaculture or pisciculture. The information above is for product identification and label stewardship and does not replace the official label or local agricultural advice.