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FORMULATION & ACTIVE INGREDIENT:A flowable concentrate containing 100 g/litre fludioxonil.

TARGETS:
Useful control of seed borne Rhizoctonia solani (black scurf), plus the reduction of seed borne Helminthosporium solani (silver scurf) and Colletotrichum coccodes (black dot) in potatoes grown from treated seed tubers.

 

IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be carefully read in order to obtain safe and successful use of this  product.

 

MAXIM 100FS has activity against a range of seed borne diseases of potato seed tubers.  Application    of MAXIM 100FS during storage and before planting will minimise the spread of disease from the seed tubers to the progeny grown from these tubers. Where treated seed tubers are planted into soils with a heavy soil inoculum the benefits of seed tuber treatment can be overwhelmed by the soil  inoculum

The application of MAXIM 100FS to seed tubers during storage and pre-planting will provide useful control of black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani) and reduction in silver scurf (Helminthosporium solani) and some reduction in black dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) in tubers grown from the treated  seed

MAXIM 100FS has contact action against the target fungal diseases. To achieve the best activity against the target diseases, good coverage of tubers must be achieved at application. At the time of application the crop should be clean and free of soil to maximise the effectivness of the product. Only use MAXIM 100FS on healthy vigorous seed tubers. Do not use on diseased or weak stocks. Ensure that good agricultural practice is carried out to minimise disease risk and to provide good conditions  for crop growth after tuberplanting.

 

Consult processor before using on crops being grown for processing.

 

To reduce the risk of resistant strains of fungi developing, MAXIM 100FS should be used as part of  an overall management programme for disease control / reduction. MAXIM 100FS should not be used during the seed production cycle and treatment should beused to produce ware or processed crops only. There is no known resistance to fludioxonil in UK populations of silver scurf, black dot or Rhizoctonia. Where resistance develops the efficacy of MAXIM 100FS may bereduced

 

MAXIM 100FS can be applied to potato seed tubers used for ware and processing. MAXIM 100FS can be applied to all varieties of potato. MAXIM 100FS must be applied to seed tubers during  the

storage period and before chitting or planting. The tubers should be dormant at the time of application. To ensure the best results the tubers must be clean and free from soil at the time of application. The seed tubers should be vigorous and free from bacterial rots, viral infections or physical damage.

MAXIM 100FS should be used at a rate of 250 ml of product per tonne of potato tubers. The product can be applied diluted with water and made up to 2.0 litres of solution per tonne of seed   tubers

 

Before using MAXIM 100FS the pack should be thoroughly shaken to ensure even dispersion of the product which may settle during storage.

MAXIM 100FS should be applied using low volume hydraulic nozzles situated on a roller table. Seed tubers should only be treated by means which provide an accurate dose. The 250 ml of product   should be made up to 2.0 litres with water and this volume applied per tonne of tubers using ultra low volume hydraulic nozzles. At this rate tubers should be dampened, but not wet. Avoid over wetting tubers as this can cause the development of bacterial soft rots against which the product is not   active

Application is normally best achieved by using a roller table. An even flow of tubers needs to be maintained across the roller table during treatment. While in the treatment area on the roller table the seed tubers must have space to rotate 2 – 3 times to obtain good tuber coverage with the product. Application machinery must be shielded to prevent spray drift

Care should be taken to ensure that MAXIM 100FS is not over or under applied and that tubers are not carrying excessive quantities of soil. Where crops are dirty at application effectivenss, may be reduced.

When diluted with water the solution should be agitated in order to maintain an even dispersion, agitation should continue even when treatment of tubers is not in operation. Mix only sufficient MAXIM 100FS for immediate use

 

To ensure high standards of application the spray equipment should be regularly cleaned and maintained. Clean spray nozzles and spray lines at the end of each day. Do not leave product in application equipment for prolonged periods e.g. overnight

 

As part of our Product Stewardship policy, Syngenta Crop Protection recommends the following precautions should also be observed

Wear appropriate clothing – cotton overall and rubber gloves, when handling the  concentrate