Metalosate Copper

Trophobiosis Theory

According to the Trophobiosis theory (Francis Chaboussou), pests and diseases primarily damage plants that do not receive a balanced diet. Plants with unbalanced nutrition are rich in secondary metabolites, which provide a food source for pests, and in hyphae, which facilitate the germination of harmful spores on the leaves. If plants are fed in a balanced manner, there are no secondary metabolites in the system. Healthy plants cannot be easily digested by pathogens.

Copper takes part in carbohydrate and nitrogen metabolism and controls the level of carbohydrates (Sugars) in the system. This reduces the presence of free secondary metabolites and thus creates less favorable conditions for pathogens. Applications with metalosate products nourish the plants and provide the necessary balance.

Copper deficiency affects the synthesis of phenols, many of which act as inducers of phytoalexin and lignin, thus causing the tissues to fail to heal properly and the appropriate soluble sugar level to be maintained.

Systemically acquired Resilience (SAR)

Phytoalexins; They are enzymatic proteins found in the cell wall, similar to the cells that provide the defense system in plants. Metalosate Copper increases the level of phytoalexins by playing a role in the synthesis of phenolic acids.

Toxic effect of copper against pathogens

Copper has a wide range of control against pathogens. Metalosate Copper is a systemic product, so in addition to its contact effect, it is supportive in controlling vascular pathogens where other products are not effective.

Fungi and bacteria feed on free metabolites with low molecular weight. Metalosate Copper also provides copper disguised with a special organic compound of low molecular weight. When fungi feed on it, they encounter copper, which has a high toxic value for them. Metalosate rapidly penetrates the cell membranes of fungi.

Thanks to Metalosate Copper's special chelate, which enables unprecedented rapid uptake; The penetration of copper into the plant is expressed in hours.