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For the control of seedling diseases caused by Pythium and Phytophthora in Cotton, Peas, Lucerne, Subterranean Clover, Carrots, Beetroot, Maize, Sweet Corn and Radish. Also for the disinfection of Fusarium wilt on Cotton seeds.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

BEETROOT
Disease Controlled: Damping-off
State: All States
Rate: 100 mL/100 kg seed
Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. DO NOT store treated seed for more than 6 months before sowing.

CARROTS
Disease Controlled: Damping-off
State: All States
Rate: 200 mL/100 kg seed
Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. DO NOT store treated seed for more than 6 months before sowing.

CHICKPEAS
Disease Controlled: Phytophthora Root Rot (Phytophthora megasperma)
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate: 75 mL/100 kg seed
Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. Apply Chickpea Rhizobium inoculum separately from APRON XL as mixing with inoculum reduces nodulation. DO NOT store treated seed for more than 6 months before sowing.

COTTON
Disease Controlled: Fusarium wilt disinfection
State: Qld, NSW only
Rate: 43 mL/100 kg seed

Disease Controlled: Damping-off
State: Qld, NSW only
Rate: 43 mL/100 kg seed

Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. Treated cotton and lucerne seed can be stored for up to 18 months provided it is kept under dry conditions, avoiding temperature extremes.

LUCERNE
Disease Controlled: Damping-off
State: All States
Rate: 100 mL/100 kg seed
Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. Treated cotton and lucerne seed can be stored for up to 18 months provided it is kept under dry conditions, avoiding temperature extremes.

MAIZE, SWEET CORN
Disease Controlled: Downy Mildew
State: Qld, Tas, WA, NT only
Rate: 150 to 250 mL/ 100 kg seed
Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. Use rates towards the lower end of the range when resistant varieties are being sown. Treated maize seed can be stored up to 18 months provided it is kept in cool storage during this period. DO NOT store treated sweet corn seed for more than 6 months before sowing.

PEAS
Disease Controlled: Damping-off
State: All States
Rate: 75 mL/100 kg seed

Disease Controlled: Downy Mildew
State: NSW, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 75 mL/100 kg seed

Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. DO NOT store treated seed for more than 6 months before sowing.

RADISH
Disease Controlled: Downy Mildew
State: Qld, NSW, Tas only
Rate: 175 mL/100 kg seed
Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. DO NOT store treated seed for more than 6 months before sowing.

SOYBEAN
Disease Controlled: Phytophthora Stem Rot, Damping-off
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 150 mL/100 kg seed
Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. DO NOT store treated seed for more than 6 months before sowing. Varieties of high susceptibility to the disease may become infected after 3 to 4 weeks if conditions favour the disease infection.

SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER
Disease Controlled: Damping-off
State: All States
Rate: 100 mL/100 kg seed
Critical Comments: Apply diluted with water before sowing. DO NOT store treated seed for more than 6 months before sowing.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION

WITHHOLDING PERIOD: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Only controls Damping-off diseases caused by Pythium and Phytophthora and provides control of Stem Rot caused by Phytophthora for 3 to 4 weeks after emergence. APRON XL 350 ES will not control Damping-off caused by Rhizoctonia, Fusarium or other fungi.

Application
Treatment in small lots by the farmer
May be applied by shaking with seed in a tin, enclosed drum or plastic bag.
1. Premix APRON XL with water to a total volume of not less than 5 mL nor more than 10 mL/kg seed when APRON XL is applied alone. If additional seed treatments are applied in combination with APRON XL a higher total application volume may be required to ensure even coverage of seed.
2. Apply solution to seed and vigorously mix for 1 to 2 minutes.
Treatment of large seed lots by commercial seed-treatment equipment
For large-scale seed treatment the product should be applied diluted with water in specialised seed-treatment equipment. As for all such seed treatments, a good flow and metering system for the initial prepared solution is important. Depending on the type of seed treatment equipment, it may be necessary to increase the recommended amount of water slightly in order to ensure an optimal flow of the solution and an even treatment of seed.
Prepare the solution as follows:
1. Fill the solution tank with the required volume of water and mix with the appropriate volume of APRON XL. Total volumes of not less than 500 mL nor more than 1 L water/100 kg seed are recommended when APRON XL is applied alone. If additional seed treatments are applied in combination with APRON XL a higher total application volume may be required to ensure even coverage of seed.
2. Switch on the stirring system and stir.
The prepared solution must be used within 1 week.

Fungicide Resistance Warning
APRON XL 350 ES Fungicide Seed Treatment is a member of the phenylamide group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management APRON XL is a Group 4 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to APRON XL and other Group 4 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by APRON XL and other Group 4 fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of APRON XL 350 ES to control resistant fungi.