PRODUCT FEATURES
ORTICA PLUS is a blend of Urtica dioica and Chitosan with insecticidal, acaricidal, fungicidal functions and a stimulating effect on plant defense mechanisms. It provides a synergistic effect in plant protection. Urtica dioica is a wild herbaceous plant known for its insecticidal, acaricidal, and fungicidal activity, particularly against aphids, whiteflies, mites, lepidoptera, and other insects. This effect is enhanced by the presence of chitosan, a polysaccharide derived from Aspergillus niger. Chitosan, a substance that makes up the cell membrane of most fungi, acts as an elicitor and stimulates plant defense mechanisms thanks to the presence of chitin. When applied to the plant, chitin is recognized as a signal of pathogenic attack, thus activating the defense mechanism known as systemic acquired resistance (SAR). This process leads to the rapid production of phytoalexins, antimicrobial compounds that accumulate in the plant and help control pathogenic fungi and bacteria.
COMPOSITION
Urtica spp 10 % p/p
Chitosan (CAS 9012-76-4) 4 % p/p
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Shake well before use. Dilute 15 ml of product in 1 liter of water and treat 50 sq m of surface area. Apply the product as a foliar spray and mist the plant evenly, including the underside of the leaves, from a distance of 50 cm. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Apply during the coolest hours of the day.
