AGROTECHNOLOGY Maximizing Potato Yield: The Power of Idikum® in Combatting Diseases

Maximizing Potato Yield: The Power of Idikum® in Combatting Diseases

Harnessing the Potential of Idikum®: A Breakthrough Insecticide-Fungicide Seed Treatment for Potatoes

Idikum® (composed of iprodione, imidacloprid, and difenoconazole) stands as a potent insecticide-fungicide seed treatment revolutionizing potato cultivation. Designed to combat rhizoctonia, fusarium wilt, and anthracnose, while effectively controlling pests like the Colorado potato beetle and aphids, its efficacy has been rigorously tested across various Russian regions, yielding promising results.

In a comparative study conducted in 2022 at “Latkin” LLC in the Nizhny Novgorod region and at “Putsco” LLC in the Bryansk region, Idikum® showcased remarkable effectiveness. When applied at a rate of 4.5 L/ha on Gala potatoes, it outperformed traditional treatments during active shoot growth stages, exhibiting significantly lower incidence rates of rhizoctonia. In subsequent evaluations during the flowering phase, Idikum® continued to demonstrate superior disease suppression compared to conventional methods.

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Further validation occurred in 2023 at “Putsco” LLC, where Idikum® displayed notable efficacy on Innovator potatoes during vigorous shoot growth. Results indicated a substantial reduction in rhizoctonia development on stems and tubers compared to standard practices.

These findings underscore Idikum®’s pivotal role in potato disease management, offering a level of protection comparable to, if not surpassing, existing treatments. Its inclusion in anti-resistance protection programs is recommended, considering its unique formulation and effectiveness, which surpasses many conventional options available in the market.

In conclusion, Idikum® emerges as a game-changer in the realm of potato cultivation, promising enhanced yields and disease resistance, thereby ensuring the sustainability and profitability of potato farming ventures.

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Viktor Kovalev CEO
POTATOES NEWS Viktor Kovalev is the founder of Potatoes.News and the creator of the International Potato Tour (IPT) — a global multimedia project that connects potato farmers, processors, researchers, and agribusiness companies across more than 20 countries. Viktor writes about potato production, processing technologies, storage, seed breeding, export markets, innovations, and sustainable agriculture. His work combines journalism, field research, and video storytelling, giving readers and viewers a unique perspective on the global potato industry. Areas of expertise: Global potato market trends Seed potato production and certification Potato processing (chips, flakes, fries, starch) Smart farming and agri-technologies Storage, logistics, and export Interviews and field reports from leading producers

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