Protects, stimulates and improves production quality

AGN Copper is an innovative agricultural solution that combines chitosan and copper to create a protective film on crops. It enhances plant health, reduces the need for high copper doses, and supports sustainable farming practices. Ideal for organic and integrated pest management programs, AGN Copper offers effective protection with minimal environmental impact.

AGN Copper is formulated as a stable suspension concentrate that combines chitosan, a natural biopolymer, with copper in a highly bioavailable form. This unique formulation ensures even distribution, strong adhesion to plant surfaces, and a gradual, sustained release of copper. It maximizes efficacy while minimizing residues and environmental impact.

Once AGN Copper is in contact with the plant surface, the copper ions interact with microbial cells through multiple mechanisms. They disrupt cell membranes, interfere with enzymatic systems, and impair the replication of pathogens. At the same time, chitosan stimulates the plant’s natural defense responses by activating key signaling pathways. This dual mode of action not only suppresses harmful microorganisms but also enhances the plant’s resilience, leading to healthier, more productive crops.

AGN Copper works by forming a thin, uniform protective film on the surface of leaves and stems. This film is created through the natural properties of chitosan, which acts as a biopolymer matrix, and copper, which integrates into the structure. Once applied, the film adheres closely to the plant tissue, creating a physical barrier that helps prevent the entry of pathogens while allowing the plant to breathe. This coating ensures prolonged contact of copper with the plant surface, enhancing efficacy with lower doses and reducing environmental impact.

AGN Copper exerts a powerful antimicrobial effect by combining copper’s biocidal activity with the structural support of chitosan. Copper ions bind to microbial cell walls, causing membrane disruption, oxidative stress, and enzyme inhibition, ultimately leading to cell death. Chitosan enhances this action by interfering with microbial adhesion and biofilm formation. This synergy reduces pathogen load on the crop surface, helping to protect plants from fungal, bacterial, and other microbial threats with lower copper input.