Krishikranti Bactend Bactericide for Paddy, Cotton & Vegetables | Bactend Dose, Uses & BLB Control

Krishikranti Bactend is a powerful crop bactericide based on 2-Bromo-2-Nitro Propane-1,3-Diol (Bronopol), widely known as a plant antibiotic. It controls bacterial diseases in paddy, cotton, tomato, chilli, pomegranate, citrus, and many vegetable crops. A single foliar spray stops the spread of bacteria, protects new growth, and saves the crop from rapid yield loss.

Bactend is the go-to solution for problems that fungicides cannot fix: bacterial leaf blight (BLB), bacterial wilt, bacterial blight, and bacterial canker.

Krishikranti Bactend : Dose & Spray Schedule

Diseases Controlled by Bactend Bactericide

In Paddy / Rice

• Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB)
• Bacterial Leaf Streak
• Sheath rot (bacterial)

In Cotton

• Bacterial Blight (Black arm / Angular leaf spot)
• Boll rot

In Tomato & Chilli

• Bacterial wilt
• Bacterial leaf spot
• Bacterial canker

In Pomegranate & Citrus

• Bacterial blight (Oily spot)
• Citrus canker

In Vegetables & Other Crops

• Soft rot
• Bacterial leaf spot in cucurbits, brinjal, okra
• Bacterial diseases in ginger, turmeric, and potato

Key Benefits of Krishikranti Bactend Bactericide

• Stops bacteria fast: Visible reduction in disease spread within 2–4 days of spray.
• Wide crop use: One product for paddy, cotton, vegetables, fruits, and spices.
• Crop-safe: No leaf burn or growth damage at recommended dose.
• Dual use: Works as foliar spray and as seed treatment.
• Easy to mix: Dissolves quickly in water, no residue in tank.
• Compatible: Tank-mix with most common fungicides for combined disease control.

How Does Bactend Work?

Bronopol acts directly on harmful bacteria on the plant surface and inside leaf tissue. It damages the bacterial cell wall and stops the bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow. Within hours of spraying, bacterial multiplication slows down, and new infections stop spreading.

Because it works on contact and from inside the plant, Bactend protects both the sprayed parts and the new growth that comes after.

When to Spray Bactend  Early Warning Signs

Spray Bactend at the first sign of bacterial disease. Common early symptoms include:

• Water-soaked, yellow-to-brown patches on leaves (paddy BLB)
• Wilting of plants during the day even when soil is wet (bacterial wilt)
• Black streaks on cotton leaves and stems
• Oily spots on pomegranate fruits or citrus leaves
• Sudden rotting of stems or fruits

Waiting too long means losing leaves, branches, and yield. Early spray is far cheaper than late spray.

FAQs Related to Krishikranti Bactend 

1. What is Krishikranti Bactend used for?

Bactend is a bactericide (plant antibiotic) used to control bacterial diseases like bacterial leaf blight (BLB) in paddy, bacterial blight in cotton, bacterial wilt in tomato and chilli, and bacterial canker in citrus and pomegranate.

2. What is the dose of Bronopol bactericide per acre?

200 g per acre, mixed in 200 litres of water. Per litre of water, use 1 g (knapsack sprayer).

3. Can Bactend be used as a seed treatment?

Yes. Use 1–2 g per kg of seed before sowing to protect against seed-borne bacterial diseases.

4. Is Bronopol the same as 2-Bromo-2-Nitro Propane-1,3-Diol?

Yes. Bronopol is the common name; 2-Bromo-2-Nitro Propane-1,3-Diol is the full chemical name. Both refer to the same molecule used in Bactend.

5. Is Bactend a fungicide or bactericide?

Bactend is a bactericide  it works on bacterial diseases, not fungal diseases. For fungal problems, use a recommended fungicide. Both can be tank-mixed if the crop has both diseases.

6. Can I mix Bactend with Copper Oxychloride?

Yes. Tank-mixing Bactend with Copper Oxychloride 50% WP gives stronger control of bacterial blight and is a common practice for severe outbreaks in cotton, paddy, and pomegranate.

7. How many sprays of Bactend are needed?

Usually 2–3 sprays at 10–15 day intervals, depending on disease pressure and weather conditions.

8. Is Bactend safe for the crop?

Yes, when used at the recommended dose. Do not exceed 1 g per litre of water to avoid any phytotoxic effect.

9. What is the price of Bactend Bronopol bactericide?

Live price is shown on this product page. Krishi Bhandar delivers directly across India at wholesale rates.

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