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Product Overview
Ziram
Product Overview
Ziram is a high-performance, broad-spectrum dithiocarbamate fungicide used extensively in agriculture and horticulture to protect a wide variety of crops from fungal diseases. Known for its reliable contact action, Ziram acts as a protective shield, preventing fungal spore germination and inhibiting mycelium growth, ensuring your crops remain healthy and productive.
Key Features & Benefits
Broad-Spectrum Protection: Highly effective against a wide range of diseases, including scab, anthracnose, downy mildew, leaf blight, powdery mildew, and peach leaf curl.
Protective Contact Fungicide: Forms a robust protective barrier on the plant surface, making it an excellent choice for preventing initial infections.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for use on stone fruits (peaches, cherries, plums), pome fruits (apples, pears), nut crops (almonds, pecans), vegetables, and ornamentals.
Cost-Effective Solution: Offers long-lasting protection, reducing the frequency of applications and providing an economical choice for farmers and growers.
Excellent Compatibility: Easily tank-mixed with many other pesticides and fertilizers, allowing for customized disease management programs.
Multi-Purpose Use: Beyond its primary agricultural role, it is also utilized as a bird and rodent repellent, as well as an industrial additive in rubber manufacturing, adhesives, and paints.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Detail |
| Chemical Name | Zinc bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate) |
| Chemical Formula | C6H12N2S4Zn |
| Molecular Weight | 305.83 |
| CAS Number | 137-30-4 |
| EINECS Number | 205-288-3 |
| Appearance | White to off-white odorless powder |
| Solubility | Low water solubility; soluble in organic solvents (alcohol, acetone, benzene) |
| Melting Point | 240–244°C |
Mode of Action
Ziram functions by interfering with the metabolic processes of fungi. It specifically targets metal-dependent and sulfhydryl enzyme systems within fungal cells, disrupting the synthesis of essential proteins. This multi-site activity prevents fungi from growing or reproducing, effectively stopping the spread of disease.
Application Guidance
Method: Can be applied via foliar spray or soil treatment.
Recommendation: Always follow local regulatory guidelines and specific label instructions regarding dosage and safety precautions for the target crop.
Disclaimer: Please ensure that Ziram is used in accordance with your local agricultural regulations. Proper protective equipment should be worn during handling and application.
What Our Customers Say About Ziram
What Our Customers Say About Ziram
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MichaelMichaelExcellent broad-spectrum fungicide for fruit trees. Our apples and pears are now free from scab and blight. Consistent results every season. -
EthanEthanGreat for early-season spraying—keeps our stone fruits healthy. We’ve noticed fewer disease outbreaks since using this product regularly. -
MatthewMatthewEffective against a wide range of pathogens. We use it on nuts and citrus with great success. A dependable choice for disease control. -
DanielDanielPrevents fungal spores from taking hold. Our post-harvest losses have decreased significantly. Highly recommend for fruit and nut growers.
Ziram FAQs
Ziram FAQs
As a basic producer and leading formulator in agrochemicals, We have rich experience in domestic market, and we have professional technical team can help clients to find the solutions for the new disease who threatens their crop.
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What diseases does Ziram control effectively?
What diseases does Ziram control effectively?
Ziram provides reliable protection against a broad spectrum of fungal pathogens including apple scab (Venturia inaequalis), peach leaf curl (Taphrina deformans), early blight (Alternaria solani), and anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.). Its multi-site contact action makes it particularly valuable in stone fruit orchards, nut crops, and vegetable production systems where these diseases cause significant economic losses.
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How does Ziram function as a fungicide?
How does Ziram function as a fungicide?
As a dithiocarbamate fungicide (FRAC Group M3), Ziram works by inhibiting critical fungal enzymes through the formation of metal complexes. It disrupts multiple metabolic processes in the pathogen, including cellular respiration and energy production. This multi-site activity provides robust protective action but has no systemic or curative properties, requiring thorough coverage of all plant surfaces.
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Is Ziram suitable for organic farming?
Is Ziram suitable for organic farming?
No, Ziram is a synthetic fungicide not permitted in certified organic production systems. Organic growers facing similar disease pressures might consider approved alternatives such as sulfur, copper-based products, or biological fungicides containing Bacillus subtilis or Streptomyces lydicus, though these typically require more frequent applications.
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What precautions should be taken when applying Ziram?
What precautions should be taken when applying Ziram?
Applicators should wear full protective equipment including chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, respirator, and coveralls due to potential skin and respiratory irritation. The fungicide should not be applied when temperatures exceed 30°C to avoid phytotoxicity, particularly on sensitive varieties. Buffer zones should be maintained near water bodies to prevent contamination.
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Can Ziram be used as a foliar and soil treatment?
Can Ziram be used as a foliar and soil treatment?
While primarily formulated for foliar application, Ziram does exhibit some soil activity against certain pathogens. However, its effectiveness as a soil fungicide is limited compared to dedicated soil treatments. Some growers use it as a pre-plant dip for nursery stock or as a low-rate soil drench for seedling protection, but other fungicides are generally preferred for comprehensive soil disease management.
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