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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.
Sonata is a biofungicide containing Bacillus pumilus strain QST 2808, naturally occurring bacteria that are not genetically modified.
Sonata prevents the germination of fungal spores on plants by forming a physical barrier between the spores and the leaf surface. An amino sugar present in fermentation inhibits cell wall synthesis in fungi and bacteria which leads to destruction of cell integrity and to pathogen cell death. Also, B, pumilus QST 2808 may induce systemic acquired resistance (SAR) in plants, resulting in the plants becoming more resistant to a variety of pathogens.

Crop Specific Information:

Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, (protected):
Apply in a water volume of 200 – 1000 Litres of water per hectare according to crop density. Apply as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC).
Powdery mildew control usually requires a programme of fungicide sprays and Sonata may be used as part of such a programme. Sonata works preventatively and with a contact mode of action, so for successful control of Powdery mildew it is vital to achieve complete foliage cover.
Apply Sonata at a rate of 10 L/ha, from the early onset of disease. Sonata may be used up to a maximum of six applications. A minimum of five days should fall between applications of Sonata.

Blackcurrant, redcurrant, whitecurrant, (protected):
Apply in a water volume of 200 – 1000 Litres of water per hectare according to crop density. Apply as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC).
Powdery mildew (control usually requires a programme of fungicide sprays and Sonata may be used as part of such a programme). Sonata works preventatively and with a contact mode of action, so for successful control of Powdery mildew it is vital to achieve complete foliage cover. Apply Sonata at a rate of 10 L/ha, from the early onset of disease. Sonata may be used up to a maximum of six applications. A minimum of five days should fall between applications of Sonata.

Tomato, pepper and aubergine (protected):
Apply in a min water volume of 200 Litres of water per hectare according to crop density. Apply as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC).
Powdery mildew control usually requires a programme of fungicide sprays and Sonata may be used as part of such a programme. Sonata works preventatively and with a contact mode of action, so for optimum control it is vital to achieve complete foliar cover when spraying. Apply Sonata at a rate of 10 L/ha, from the early onset of disease.
Sonata may be used up to a maximum of six applications. A minimum of five days should fall between applications of Sonata.

Chicory and lambs lettuce (protected):
Apply in a water volume of 200 – 1500 Litres of water per hectare according to crop density. Apply as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC).
Powdery mildew control usually requires a programme of fungicide sprays and Sonata may be used as part of such a programme. Sonata works preventatively and with a contact mode of action, so for optimum control it is vital to achieve complete cover when spraying. Apply Sonata at a rate of 10 L/ha, from the early onset of disease.
Sonata may be used up to a maximum of six applications. A minimum of five days should fall between applications of Sonata.

Seed crops (protected):
Apply in a water volume of 200 – 1500 Litres of water per hectare according to crop density. Apply as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC).
Powdery mildew control usually requires a programme of fungicide sprays and Sonata may be used as part of such a programme. Sonata works preventatively and with a contact mode of action, so for optimum control it is vital to achieve complete cover when spraying. Apply Sonata at a rate of 10 L/ha, from the early onset of disease.
Sonata may be used up to a maximum of six applications. A minimum of five days should fall between applications of Sonata.