Bordeauxmengsels
Bordeauxmengsels, also known as Bordeaux mixture, is a fungicide and bactericide used in agriculture. It is a vibrant blue powder that is mixed with water to create a sprayable solution. The primary active ingredients are copper sulfate and lime. This mixture is one of the oldest and most widely used agricultural fungicides, with its origins dating back to the late 19th century in France.
The effectiveness of Bordeaux mixture lies in the copper ions released from the copper sulfate. These ions
Application of Bordeaux mixture is typically done as a preventative measure before disease symptoms appear. Its