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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

DISEASE CONTROL

Foliar diseases on peanuts: Monitor the crop regularly for symptoms of disease. Generally spray at the first sign of disease, although this will depend on factors such as expected weather conditions and the particular crop variety resistance. Refer to Directions for Use for particular disease recommendations. Up to four sprays of Proline 480 SC Fungicide may be applied per season to the crop. Ensure good coverage of all susceptible plant parts.

Foliar diseases on cereal crops: Monitor the crop regularly for symptoms of disease. Generally, spray at the first sign of disease, although this will depend on factors such as expected weather conditions and the particular crop variety resistance. Refer to Directions for Use for specific disease recommendations. Up to two non-consecutive sprays of Proline may be applied per season to the crop for fungicide resistance management purposes. Ensure good coverage of all susceptible plant parts.

Physiological leaf spotting (PLS): Physiological leaf spotting (PLS) is an abiotic stress disorder of cereal crops that typically occurs in barley. Barley varieties differ in susceptibility to PLS, with evidence suggesting that exposure to light of different wavelengths plays a major role in symptom expression. Leaf spots should be accurately diagnosed prior to application of Proline as they can often resemble spotting symptoms caused by fungal pathogens or herbicides. Proline should be used primarily to control the fungal diseases specified in the Directions for Use table and should not be applied to reduce the severity of PLS symptoms unless a significant impact on yield is expected. Do not apply Proline to reduce spotting symptoms of other abiotic stress disorders e.g., nutritional deficiencies or toxicities, frost damage, waterlogging, drought; those caused by the application of other products e.g., herbicides, foliar fertilisers, adjuvants; or those caused by pest infections or diseases not listed on the label.

CROP SAFETY

Tank mixtures: When applying Proline in a tank mix with a tebuconazole product e.g., Orius or any other product, refer to that product’s label for any additional guidelines on application and crop safety. This includes guidelines to minimize potential off-target effects.

Oats: Caution: Application of Proline in combination with a tebuconazole product e.g., Orius to some varieties of oats may result in early senescing and bronzing of leaves. Varieties most at risk may also exhibit this trait under various stress conditions not related to fungicide sprays. Mitika variety of oats has been identified as being susceptible to this condition when tebuconazole is applied, although other varieties may also be susceptible. The potential disease control to be achieved by using Proline in Mitika oats should be weighed against the risk of crop damage. For further information on oat tolerance contact Bayer Crop Science.

MIXING

Two-thirds fill the spray tank with clean water, and with the agitator operating, add the required quantity of Proline. For tank mixtures with other products e.g., Orius, add Proline after the tank mix partner has been added to the tank and agitated to ensure thorough suspension in the spray solution. Top up the spray tank to the required volume with clean water with the agitator running. Add the required quantity of adjuvant after mixing is complete and spray tank is filled to the required level. Maintain agitation while spraying.

APPLICATION

Ground: Peanuts: Apply product using a spray volume of 150 to 400 L/ha. Ensure thorough coverage of foliage. Cereals: Apply product using a spray volume of 70 - 100 L/ha and a MEDIUM spray droplet size quality.

Aerial: Peanuts: Apply at least 30 L of spray mixture per hectare. DO not use open mixing/loading systems when preparing spray for aerial application. Cereals: Apply product using a minimum spray volume of 20 L/ha and a MEDIUM spray droplet size quality. Do not use adjuvants other than alcohol alkoxylates e.g., BS1000 – refer to Use of Adjuvant section.