DEFENDER
Activate natural crop defenses
DEFENDER is a natural organic plant defense activator designed to strengthen crops from within while supporting balanced nutrition and productive performance.
Its formulation combines natural organic compounds of vegetable origin with selected complexed micronutrients, including zinc, manganese and copper, to promote efficient translocation throughout the plant and stimulate a fast physiological response. DEFENDER helps activate the crop’s own self-defense mechanisms against external stress factors and fungal disease pressure, making it a valuable tool in preventive crop management programs.
Thanks to its dual nutritional and immunological action, DEFENDER supports plant vigor, resilience, quality and yield potential across a wide range of crops. It can be applied by foliar spray or through soil irrigation and is especially recommended during the vegetative cycle, before periods of high disease pressure or when crops need extra support to maintain healthy development.
Composition and Guaranteed Analysis
Composition
%w/w
Citrus essential oils (Limonene)
7,00
Inert ingredients
93,00
| Composition | %w/w |
|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen | 4.8 |
| Zinc (Zn) complexed | 1 |
| Manganese (Mn) complexed | 2 |
| Copper (Cu) complexed | 2 |
Origin and Certifications
Multi-Benefits
DEFENDER combines nutritional action and immunological action in a single solution. Its formulation helps crops activate natural defense mechanisms while providing key micronutrients involved in plant metabolism, vigor and productive performance.
It is especially useful in preventive programs where the objective is to strengthen crops before or during periods of high disease pressure, vegetative activity or environmental stress.
Key Benefits
DEFENDER helps improve the plant’s natural resistance capacity against fungal-related pressure and external aggressions. Its action supports stronger, more balanced crops with better physiological response.
Main benefits include:
- Activates natural plant defense mechanisms.
- Supports resistance to fungal disease pressure.
- Promotes nutritional balance through complexed Zn, Mn and Cu.
- Favors crop precocity, quality and yield.
- Helps improve plant vigor during the vegetative cycle.
- Suitable for foliar and soil application.
- Easy translocation throughout the plant.
- Useful as part of preventive crop management programs.
Technical Advantages
DEFENDER has been designed for rapid assimilation and efficient internal movement within the plant. Its natural organic complexing system helps micronutrients move effectively, supporting both nutritional and defense-related functions.
Its technical advantages include:
- Natural organic compound: based on vegetable-origin organic compounds.
- Easy translocation: designed for complete distribution through the plant.
- Complexed micronutrients: Zn, Mn and Cu are presented in complexed form.
- Dual action: nutritional support and defense activation.
- Systemic behavior: supports internal movement and whole-plant response.
- Preventive use: recommended before or during sensitive crop periods.
- Flexible application: suitable for foliar spraying and trickle irrigation.
Dosage & applications
| CROPS | ASSOCIATES | MAXIMUM Nº OF TREATMENTS | LAST MOMENT OF APPLICATION | SPRAYING EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural defense activation and nutritional support | 2–3 applications | During the vegetative cycle, as a preventive treatment | Foliar spraying equipment; wet the whole plant well, including the trunk |
CROPS
ASSOCIATES
MAXIMUM Nº OF TREATMENTS
LAST MOMENT OF APPLICATION
SPRAYING EQUIPMENT
All crops
All approved agrochemicals
Follow the conditions established for the use of the associated agrochemical.
Follow the conditions established for the use of the associated agrochemical.
Suitable for use in various application techniques: Full coverage application, low volume concentrate, spray, pivot, and spray.
Vegetative nutrition
Authorized uses, rate and times of application
| CROPS | PRODUCT TYPES | ADJUVANT FUNCTION | WETTA FINAL CONCENTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foliar application | Natural defense activation, nutritional support and resistance to fungal disease pressure | 200–400 cc/100 L water | |
| Trickle irrigation | Soil-applied defense activation and micronutrient nutrition | 10 cc/Ft | |
| Trickle irrigation | Soil-applied defense activation and nutritional support | 5 cc/Ft | |
| Trickle irrigation | Soil-applied defense activation and nutritional support | 1 cc/Ft |
GENERAL DOSE: Foliar application: 200–400 cc per 100 L of water. Apply preventively 2–3 times throughout the vegetative cycle. For trickle irrigation, dilute in water before application: 10 cc/Ft for adult trees, 5 cc/Ft for plants and 1 cc/Ft for crops.
CROPS
PRODUCT TYPES
ADJUVANT FUNCTION
WETTA FINAL CONCENTRATION
All crops
Insecticides, Fungicides, Acaricides, Herbicides, Protection, Plant Growth Regulators, Foliar Fertilizers, Biostimulants
Dispersion and wetting
0,05-0,15% V/V
Dispersion, Wetting + Anti-rebound, Rewetting, deposition
>0,15->0,25% V/V
Dispersion, wetting + anti-rebound, rewetting, deposition + penetration
0,25 – 0,30% V/V
Features and Properties
DEFENDER is a liquid fertilizer and natural defense activator formulated for professional crop programs where plant health, resilience and productivity are key objectives.
Main features
- Natural organic product.
- Vegetable-origin organic compounds.
- Complexed zinc, manganese and copper.
- Foliar and soil application.
- Activator of natural defenses.
- Nutritional and immunological action.
- Easy plant translocation.
- Zero-residue positioning.
- Available formats: 1 L, 5 L, 20 L and 1000 L IBC.
Main properties
DEFENDER supports crops by improving the activation of plant self-defense systems while supplying essential micronutrients. Its use contributes to stronger physiological activity, better crop response and improved productive potential in demanding agricultural conditions.
Recommended Crops and Timing of Application
DEFENDER is suitable for a broad range of agricultural crops, including:
- Vineyards and table grapes.
- Olive trees.
- Citrus crops.
- Horticultural crops.
- Stone fruit and pome fruit trees.
- Tropical and subtropical crops.
- Industrial crops.
- Nut crops.
- Flowers and ornamental plants.
Best timing of application:
- During active vegetative development.
- Before periods of high disease pressure.
- In preventive crop protection programs.
- After stress periods, when crop recovery is needed.
- During key growth stages where vigor, quality and yield potential must be protected.
FAQ
What is DEFENDER used for?
DEFENDER is used to enhance the plant’s natural defense capacity while providing nutritional support through complexed micronutrients.
Is DEFENDER a fertilizer?
Yes. DEFENDER is presented as a fertilizer with natural defense activation properties.
What type of action does DEFENDER have?
DEFENDER has a dual action: nutritional action and immunological or defense-related action.
Can DEFENDER be applied by foliar spray?
Yes. The recommended foliar dose is 200–400 cc per 100 L of water, wetting the whole plant well.
Can DEFENDER be applied through irrigation?
Yes. DEFENDER can be applied by trickle irrigation after dilution in water.
How many applications are recommended?
As a preventive measure, 2–3 applications are recommended throughout the vegetative cycle.
Which crops can use DEFENDER?
DEFENDER can be used in all crops, including vines, olive trees, citrus, horticultural crops, fruit trees, tropical crops, nut crops, flowers and ornamentals.
What makes DEFENDER different?
DEFENDER combines vegetable-origin organic compounds, complexed micronutrients and easy translocation to support both crop nutrition and natural defense activation.
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