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Potato Seed Protectant

A dry powder for the treatment of potato seed pieces for the control of Black Scurf (Rhizoctonia solani), Silver Scurf (Helminthosporium solani), and Fusarium Dry Rot (Fusarium spp.).

DECONTAMINATION AND DISPOSAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAXIM MZ PSP Fungicide is a potato seed piece treatment fungicide designed to control certain seed-borne fungal diseases of potatoes. MAXIM MZ PSP Fungicide is active against Black Scurf including Stem and Stolon Canker (Rhizoctonia solani), Silver Scurf (Helminthosporium solani), and Fusarium Dry Rot (Fusarium spp.). MAXIM MZ PSP Fungicide does not control bacterial diseases present within the seed.
MAXIM MZ PSP Fungicide is to be used as an integral part of a potato disease management strategy. This strategy includes the use of high quality certified seed and the incorporation of cultural techniques such as: crop rotation, optimal harvest time for tubers to minimize disease development, and proper handling of tubers without bruising, etc. The practices should also include management and sanitation of equipment and storage areas to reduce disease inoculum. In addition, storage management practices that maintain appropriate temperature, ventilation, and relative humidity to avoid free moisture or condensation must be carried out as well as application of the seed piece treatment to clean seed pieces with a properly calibrated application system.
NOTE: Treatment of highly mechanically scarred or damaged seed, or seed known to be of low vigour and poor quality, may result in reduced germination and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigour. Due to seed quality and seed storage conditions beyond the control of Syngenta Canada Inc., no claims are made to guarantee the germination of potato seed pieces.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Use MAXIM MZ PSP Fungicide at the rate of 500 g of product per 100 kg of seed pieces. Apply using equipment that ensures uniform and thorough coverage of each seed piece. Periodically clean and sanitize all surfaces of cutting (e.g., cutting machines, knives, tables, etc.), as well as planting equipment and planters thoroughly before cutting and planting seed pieces. Cut pieces should be treated immediately after cutting. After cutting, treated seed pieces should be planted in soil above 7 C with adequate soil moisture required for planting. If cut seed needs to be stored or held for a few days, make sure that there is adequate cool air (15.5 C) movement through the pile of cut seed potatoes at relative humidity of 85-90%. Cut and treated seed should not be piled above 1.8 m in height. When transporting cut and MAXIM MZ PSP Fungicide -treated seed, make sure the seed is covered.
Do not use treated seed pieces for food or feed purposes.
Apply only in areas with adequate ventilation and/or dust collection and control equipment.