Antibiotic fungicide
MAGIC delivers Validamycin 3% L — a microbial-origin antibiotic fungicide that specifically targets Rhizoctonia solani, the fungus responsible for sheath blight in rice.
MAGIC
Validamycin 3% L Fungicide
Liquid · Antibiotic fungicide · Sheath blight specialist · Crop-safe disease control
MAGIC Fungicide (Validamycin 3% L) is a specialised antibiotic fungicide from HARISHREE CROP SCIENCE, trusted by rice growers for dependable sheath blight management. Readily absorbed and active inside plant tissue, MAGIC targets Rhizoctonia solani to control sheath blight, stem rot, and related fungal infections — helping farmers improve crop health, grain quality, and farm profitability across paddy, rice, and other susceptible crops.
मैजिक वैलिडामायसिन 3% एल फंगीसाइड — लेबल अनुसार 30 मिली प्रति पंप खुराक फॉलो करें।
30 ml/pump dose Antibiotic action Sheath blight control Long-lasting protection
Key highlights
At-a-glance reasons growers reach for MAGIC (Validamycin 3% L).
Best for sheath blight
MAGIC is engineered for dependable control of rice sheath blight, protecting leaf sheaths and lower leaves where the disease establishes in dense, humid paddy stands.
Fast absorption
The liquid formulation is taken up quickly and moves within plant tissue, so disease suppression starts soon after spraying and works from inside the canopy.
Preventive action
Applied before or at early disease appearance, MAGIC suppresses Rhizoctonia development — ideal for scheduled programs when humid weather favours sheath blight.
Curative action
MAGIC checks active sheath blight lesions by interfering with fungal growth processes, limiting lesion spread up the plant when sprayed at first symptoms.
Long-lasting protection
Steady activity inside plant tissue maintains protection between spray rounds during critical tillering and panicle-initiation stages of the rice crop.
Crop-safe and gentle
Validamycin is gentle on the crop and beneficial organisms when used as directed, fitting cleanly into integrated and sustainable disease-management programs.
Healthier crop stand
By keeping sheaths and lower leaves disease-free, MAGIC supports stronger stems, better tillering, and a healthier canopy through the season.
Better grain quality
Protecting the plant from sheath blight supports better grain fill and cleaner, higher-quality paddy at harvest with reduced chaffy grains.
Higher yield potential
Timely sheath blight control preserves stem strength and green leaf area — supporting higher yield potential and improved harvest quality per acre.
Available pack sizes
Authentic Validamycin 3% L (MAGIC) — best-selling 500 ml pack at ₹165. Enquire for dealer availability across India.
500 ml
₹165
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Enquire nowRecommended dose: 30 ml per pump (15-litre water; confirm on label and crop advisory).
Why choose MAGIC?
What sets MAGIC Fungicide apart as a premium Validamycin 3% L antibiotic fungicide.
Proven Validamycin technology
MAGIC is built on trusted Validamycin 3% L chemistry — a globally recognised antibiotic fungicide relied on by rice growers for dependable sheath blight management.
Effective sheath blight control
A single MAGIC spray targets Rhizoctonia solani at the source, protecting sheaths and lower leaves where sheath blight establishes and spreads in paddy.
Long-lasting effectiveness
Activity inside plant tissue maintains preventive and curative protection between spray intervals, reducing application frequency during high disease-pressure periods.
Better return on investment
Competitive pricing at the best-selling 500 ml pack, a simple 30 ml per pump dose, and healthier high-yielding paddy deliver strong farm profitability per acre.
Key benefits of MAGIC Fungicide
Why growers trust MAGIC for dependable sheath blight management.
Excellent sheath blight control
MAGIC delivers dependable control of rice sheath blight, the most damaging fungal disease in intensive paddy, by targeting Rhizoctonia solani directly.
Effective against Rhizoctonia
Validamycin 3% acts specifically on Rhizoctonia species, suppressing the pathogen responsible for sheath blight and related fungal infections.
Antibiotic-based activity
As a microbial-origin antibiotic fungicide, MAGIC works through a distinct mode of action that complements other chemistries in resistance-management programs.
Long-lasting protection
Steady systemic activity inside plant tissue reduces disease pressure between scheduled sprays during humid, infection-favourable weather windows.
Improved crop health
Disease-free sheaths and leaves support stronger stems and a healthier canopy, helping the rice plant grow uniformly through reproductive stages.
Better grain quality
By controlling sheath blight that weakens stems and grain fill, MAGIC helps growers harvest cleaner, more uniform paddy suited to better market rates.
Increased yield potential
Protecting stem strength and green leaf area during tillering and panicle stages helps preserve yield when sheath blight pressure is high in dense stands.
Reduced disease spread
Early MAGIC application limits the upward and field-to-field spread of Rhizoctonia, protecting both the treated plot and neighbouring crop areas.
Cost-effective protection
Dependable control at a farmer-friendly 30 ml per pump dose helps growers protect yield and quality, turning disease-control spend into stronger returns per acre.
Fits integrated programs
With a unique antibiotic mode of action and good crop safety, MAGIC integrates cleanly into integrated disease-management and sustainable farming practices.
What is Validamycin 3% L?
MAGIC (Validamycin 3% L) is an antibiotic fungicide by Harishree Crop Science for effective control of sheath blight and Rhizoctonia diseases in paddy and rice. The liquid formulation is readily absorbed, moves within plant tissues, and suppresses fungal growth for long-lasting, crop-safe protection. Recommended dose: 30 ml per pump.
About MAGIC Fungicide
MAGIC Fungicide is a specialised antibiotic fungicide from HARISHREE CROP SCIENCE, formulated as Validamycin 3% L. Rice growers across India lose significant yield to sheath blight, a destructive disease caused by the soil-borne fungus Rhizoctonia solani that thrives in dense, well-fertilised, high-humidity paddy. Antibiotic fungicides like MAGIC are trusted because they target the pathogen with a distinct mode of action while remaining gentle on the crop, making them a valuable tool in modern, sustainable disease management.
The liquid (L) formulation mixes easily in water for uniform foliar coverage on leaf sheaths and lower leaves where sheath blight establishes. MAGIC is engineered for crop safety when used at the recommended 30 ml per pump dose, supporting healthier plant growth, better grain quality, and improved productivity in paddy, rice, and other susceptible crops. For agronomists and dealers, MAGIC represents a dependable, targeted disease-control solution backed by Harishree quality control and batch-to-batch consistency — a formulation designed for the real-world disease pressure Indian rice farmers manage every season.
How Validamycin 3% works
Validamycin 3% is a microbial-origin antibiotic fungicide produced by fermentation. It is highly specific in its action against Rhizoctonia solani — the fungus that causes sheath blight in rice and damping-off and root-zone infections in several crops. Validamycin interferes with the fungal growth process at the hyphal level, inhibiting the enzyme trehalase and disrupting normal development of the pathogen so that lesion expansion and disease spread are arrested. Because it is readily absorbed and moves within plant tissues, MAGIC delivers both preventive protection and curative suppression of active infections.
Preventive and curative action
Sprayed at early disease appearance, MAGIC gives immediate suppression of active sheath blight lesions plus extended protection from a single application. Its targeted antibiotic mode of action makes it especially valuable in resistance-management programs, where rotating with fungicides of a different chemistry helps preserve long-term efficacy. Gentle on the crop and on many beneficial organisms when used as directed, MAGIC fits cleanly into integrated disease-management plans for intensive paddy production.
Recommended crops
Major crops and diseases controlled by MAGIC Fungicide.
| Crop | Major diseases controlled |
|---|---|
| Paddy | Sheath Blight, Rhizoctonia Disease |
| Rice | Sheath Blight, Sheath Rot |
| Wheat | Rhizoctonia Root and Sheath Diseases |
| Maize | Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight |
| Sugarcane | Sheath and Soil-Borne Fungal Diseases |
| Vegetables | Rhizoctonia Damping Off and Root Diseases |
| Chilli | Damping Off, Root Zone Infections |
| Tomato | Damping Off, Collar Rot |
Diseases controlled
How MAGIC protects crops against key fungal pathogens.
Sheath Blight
Symptoms: Oval, greenish-grey water-soaked lesions on leaf sheaths near the water line that enlarge with grey centres and brown margins. Lesions climb up the plant in dense, humid paddy and cause sheath and leaf drying.
Crop damage: Sheath blight is the most economically damaging fungal disease of rice. It weakens stems, reduces grain fill, increases chaffy grains, and can cause lodging in high-yielding varieties under heavy nitrogen and humidity.
Control benefits: MAGIC (Validamycin 3% L) targets Rhizoctonia solani directly, arresting lesion expansion. Apply at early lesion stage with uniform coverage on sheaths and lower leaves for dependable control.
Rhizoctonia Disease
Symptoms: Brown, sunken lesions on sheaths, stems, and roots caused by Rhizoctonia species. In seedlings the fungus causes rot at the soil line; in mature crops it spreads along sheaths and the canopy.
Crop damage: Rhizoctonia infections reduce stand establishment, weaken stems, and lower yield across rice, maize, and vegetable crops, with rapid spread under warm, humid, high-density conditions.
Control benefits: MAGIC suppresses Rhizoctonia growth through its specific antibiotic action, protecting stems, sheaths, and the root zone when applied preventively or at first disease signs.
Stem Rot
Symptoms: Dark lesions and softening at the base of the stem and sheath, often progressing into the inner tissue. Affected stems weaken and may collapse under grain load in advanced infection.
Crop damage: Stem rot reduces the plant's ability to support panicles and transport nutrients, leading to lodging, poor grain fill, and yield losses in paddy and other sheath-bearing crops.
Control benefits: MAGIC limits fungal advance into stem and sheath tissue, helping preserve stem strength when sprayed early with thorough coverage of the lower canopy.
Root Zone & Soil-Borne Fungal Infections
Symptoms: Damping off of seedlings, rotting at the collar region, and poor, patchy crop emergence. Roots and the basal stem show browning and decay where soil-borne fungi attack.
Crop damage: Soil-borne and root-zone infections reduce plant population, stunt growth, and force costly gap-filling or re-sowing, cutting overall productivity in nurseries and field crops.
Control benefits: MAGIC suppresses Rhizoctonia in the root zone and collar region, supporting better stand establishment and healthier early growth when used as a directed spray.
Crop Canopy Fungal Infections
Symptoms: Spreading lesions and fungal mycelium across leaves and sheaths in dense canopies, especially during prolonged humid and overcast weather that keeps the canopy wet.
Crop damage: Canopy infections reduce photosynthetic leaf area, accelerate leaf drying, and increase secondary infections, lowering both yield and grain quality.
Control benefits: MAGIC moves within plant tissue to check fungal spread across the canopy, protecting green leaf area when applied at early disease appearance with full coverage.
Rhizoctonia Disease Complex & Secondary Infections
Symptoms: A mix of sheath, stem, and leaf symptoms caused by Rhizoctonia species, often followed by opportunistic secondary fungal infections in weakened, lodged, or wounded plants.
Crop damage: The combined disease complex compounds yield loss, weakens crop structure, and degrades grain quality, particularly in intensively managed, high-density paddy systems.
Control benefits: MAGIC's targeted action against Rhizoctonia reduces the primary infection that drives the complex, lowering disease pressure and limiting the door for secondary infections.
Target diseases at a glance
MAGIC delivers strong control against major fungal diseases when applied at early appearance.
Sheath Blight
Greenish-grey sheath lesions in dense paddy. MAGIC targets Rhizoctonia solani directly, arresting lesion spread along sheaths and lower leaves.
Rhizoctonia Disease
Brown lesions on sheaths, stems, and roots. MAGIC suppresses Rhizoctonia growth through its specific antibiotic mode of action in rice, maize, and vegetables.
Stem Rot
Basal stem and sheath rotting that weakens plants. MAGIC limits fungal advance into stem tissue, helping preserve stem strength and prevent lodging.
Damping Off
Seedling rot at the soil line in nurseries and vegetables. MAGIC suppresses root-zone Rhizoctonia for better stand establishment.
Banded Leaf & Sheath Blight
Banded sheath lesions in maize. MAGIC checks Rhizoctonia spread across the canopy when applied at early disease appearance.
Soil-Borne Fungal Infections
Root and collar infections that reduce crop population. MAGIC protects the root zone and collar region with its targeted antibiotic activity.
Technical specifications
Snapshot for dealers and agronomists. Always pair with the printed label for final guidance.
Product information
Product name:MAGIC
Technical name:Validamycin 3% L
Pesticide type:Fungicide
Formulation type:L (Liquid)
Physical form:Liquid
Active ingredient:Validamycin 3%
Chemical group:Antibiotic Fungicide
Action type:Systemic; preventive and curative
Diseases controlled:Sheath blight, Rhizoctonia diseases, stem rot, damping off
Target crops:Paddy, rice, maize, sugarcane, vegetables and other susceptible crops
Dose & application
Packaging:Bottle; sizes 500 ml, 1 Ltr
Recommended dose:30 ml/pump
Water volume:15-litre knapsack sprayer (~200 L/acre typical)
Application method:Foliar spray using knapsack or power sprayer
Application stage:Early disease appearance or as per label/agronomist
Coverage:Uniform spray on leaf sheaths and lower leaves
Re-entry interval:24 hours (with PPE)
Country of origin:Made in India
MAGIC — full parameter table
Complete technical profile for Validamycin 3% L (MAGIC). Values support dealer review and agronomic planning.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | MAGIC |
| Brand / Trade Name | MAGIC |
| Technical Name | Validamycin 3% L |
| Active Ingredient | Validamycin 3% |
| Formulation | L (Liquid) |
| Chemical Group | Antibiotic Fungicide |
| Action Type | Systemic, preventive and curative fungicide |
| Diseases Controlled | Sheath blight, Rhizoctonia diseases, stem rot, damping off |
| Target Crops | Paddy, rice, maize, sugarcane, vegetables and other susceptible crops |
| Recommended Dose | 30 ml/pump |
| Water Volume | 15-litre knapsack sprayer |
| Application Method | Foliar spray using knapsack or power sprayer |
| Application Stage | Early disease appearance; follow label guidance |
| Rainfastness | Good adhesion once spray deposit dries |
| Re-entry Interval | 24 hours (with PPE) |
| Precautions | Use PPE; avoid drift; keep away from water bodies; follow label |
| Pesticide Type | Fungicide |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Packaging Type | Bottle (500 ml, 1 Ltr) |
| Brand | HARISHREE CROP SCIENCE |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
| Availability | In Stock |
Dosage & application guide
Clear, field-ready guidance for using MAGIC Fungicide effectively.
Recommended dose
30 ml per pump in a standard 15-litre knapsack sprayer. Confirm crop-wise rate on the label.
Mixing instructions
Half-fill with water, add 30 ml MAGIC, top up, and agitate. The liquid formulation forms a uniform spray solution.
Farmer tips for best results
Spray at early disease signs, direct the spray to leaf sheaths and the lower canopy, and avoid spraying before heavy rain or strong wind.
| Application | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Spray Method | Foliar Spray |
| Timing | Early disease appearance |
| Coverage | Sheaths and lower leaves |
| Frequency | As per disease pressure |
Step-by-step application
- Preparation — wear PPE — Wear gloves, goggles, and a mask. Keep children and animals away from the mixing area.
- Prepare clean water — Half-fill a standard 15-litre knapsack sprayer with clean water before adding MAGIC.
- Measure MAGIC — Accurately measure 30 ml of Validamycin 3% L for one knapsack pump.
- Mix thoroughly — Pour into water, top up the tank, and agitate until the liquid forms a uniform spray solution.
- Spray uniformly — Apply in calm morning or evening. Direct the spray onto leaf sheaths and lower leaves where sheath blight develops.
- Ensure complete coverage — Thorough coverage of the lower canopy is essential for effective sheath blight control.
- Post-spray safety — Wash exposed skin, clean equipment, and store leftover product safely. Observe the re-entry interval.
Safety precautions
Farmer-friendly guidelines for safe use of MAGIC Fungicide.
30 ml accurate dose PPE & environment
Before and during spraying
Read the label, wear PPE, and spray in calm conditions.
Read label instructions carefully
Always read and follow the printed product label and local agronomic advisory before mixing or spraying MAGIC Fungicide.
Wear personal protective equipment
Use gloves, goggles, mask, and protective clothing when handling concentrate or preparing the spray mix in the field.
Spray safely and avoid drift
Spray in calm morning or evening hours to prevent drift onto neighbouring crops, homes, or water bodies.
Follow recommended dosage
Measure exactly 30 ml per pump. Over-dosing does not improve disease control and wastes product.
Storage and handling
Protect yourself, your family, and the environment.
Store in a cool, dry place
Keep sealed bottles in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat to protect product quality.
Keep container tightly closed
Store MAGIC only in its original, tightly closed container, protected from moisture contamination and away from food, feed, and seed.
Keep out of reach of children
Store out of reach of children, pets, and livestock. Triple-rinse empty containers before safe disposal and never reuse them.
First aid and water safety
On contact, wash skin and eyes with plenty of water; if swallowed, seek medical help with the label. Never contaminate ponds, canals, or drinking water.
What growers say
Feedback from farmers using MAGIC Fungicide across India.
Sheath blight used to climb up my paddy every year in the humid weeks after transplanting. I sprayed MAGIC at the first lesions on the sheaths and the disease stopped moving up the plant. The stems stayed strong, there was no lodging, and the grain filled much better this season.
In our high-humidity rice belt sheath blight is a constant worry. MAGIC gave clear control when I sprayed at early disease stage with good coverage of the lower canopy. The crop looked healthier, the panicles filled evenly, and the grain quality at harvest was noticeably better.
I used MAGIC on my paddy when sheath blight started in the dense parts of the field. One timely spray checked the spread and protected the crop through grain fill. The 30 ml per pump dose is easy to follow and the yield was better than the previous year.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about Validamycin 3% L, MAGIC, dose, uses, and safe field use.
Validamycin 3% L (MAGIC) is used for control of sheath blight and Rhizoctonia diseases in paddy and rice, and for damping off and root-zone infections in maize, sugarcane, and vegetables. It is an antibiotic fungicide by HARISHREE CROP SCIENCE that targets Rhizoctonia solani directly while remaining gentle on the crop.
MAGIC works as a systemic antibiotic fungicide. Validamycin is absorbed and moves within plant tissue, where it interferes with the growth of Rhizoctonia solani at the hyphal level by inhibiting the enzyme trehalase. This arrests lesion expansion and disease spread, giving both preventive protection and curative suppression of active sheath blight infections.
The standard recommended dose of MAGIC (Validamycin 3% L) is 30 ml per pump in a 15-litre knapsack sprayer. Mix thoroughly and spray for uniform coverage of leaf sheaths and lower leaves. Always confirm the final crop-wise dose with the printed label and local agronomic advisory.
Validamycin 3% L controls sheath blight, Rhizoctonia diseases, stem rot, banded leaf and sheath blight, damping off, and soil-borne and root-zone fungal infections. It is especially effective against diseases caused by Rhizoctonia solani in paddy, rice, maize, sugarcane, and vegetable crops.
Yes. MAGIC (Validamycin 3% L) is one of the most dependable solutions for rice sheath blight. It targets Rhizoctonia solani directly, arresting lesion spread on sheaths and lower leaves. Applied at early lesion stage with good coverage, it protects stem strength and supports better grain fill in dense paddy stands.
MAGIC (Validamycin 3% L) provides both preventive and curative action. Sprayed before disease appears, it suppresses Rhizoctonia development; sprayed at early infection, it checks active sheath blight lesions — making it a dependable dual-purpose antibiotic fungicide for long-lasting disease control.
Spray MAGIC at early disease appearance or preventively before sheath blight spreads, typically from maximum tillering to panicle initiation in paddy. Apply in calm morning or evening hours with uniform coverage of sheaths and lower leaves. Repeat based on disease pressure and label guidance during humid weather.
Store MAGIC (Validamycin 3% L) in its original, tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, food, feed, and seed. Keep out of reach of children and animals, protect from moisture contamination, and triple-rinse empty containers before safe disposal.
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