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The preparation contains three active ingredients (imazalil, tebuconazole and mefenoxam) that supplement each other and demonstrate pronounced synergy by ensuring high efficiency against seed-borne infections affecting crops at earlier development stages.

Imazalil belongs to imidazoles. It has a local systemic action and protects roots. It is highly effective against pathogens that cause root rots as well as pathogens that are resistant to benzimidazoles. It has a long-term effect against air-borne infections, such as powdery mildew (at early stages) and Pyrenophora. The effect of imazalil is based on inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol which affects the permeability of pathogen cell membranes.

Tebuconazole is a third-generation triazole. It has a systemic translocating action. It has the broadest spectrum of action against phytopathogens, with protective, eradicating and curative properties. It is effective against surface and intraseed infections. It primarily accumulates in the rhizosphere, where it protects seedlings from pathogens transmitted through seeds and prevents air-borne infections. It ensures a quick effect.
Tebuconazole inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol in pathogen cell membranes by suppressing C14 demethylation. The synthesis of D5-sterols also has an effect on metabolism, which distinguishes the active substance from other triazoles.

Mefenoxam, a phenylamide, has a systemic effect and spreads quickly in plants during growth. It protects roots and seedlings. It is effective against seed-borne and air-borne infections. It is extremely effective against pathogens that cause root rots.
Mefenoxam is an optically pure isomer of metalaxyl. The concentration of mefenoxam in the product is two times lower than in the reference seed treatment, while the biological efficacy remains high. It ensures that the toxic load on the agrocenosis is reduced.
Mefenoxam inhibits protein synthesis in fungi by suppressing ribosomal RNA synthesis.


Protective effect period
The biological effect lasts during the whole period from seed sprouting to tillering of cereal crops.

Rate of exposure
Quick initial activity: the effect starts immediately after the treatment of seeds. The product penetrates seedlings and spreads evenly throughout plants during growth, protecting them from diseases later in the growth period.

Crop	Harmful object	Product consumption rate, l/t	Working liquid consumption rate, l/t	Method, time, features of application	Waiting time, days (number of applications)
Spring and winter wheat	Stinking smut, dust-brand, Helminthosporium root rot, Fusarium root rot, seed mould, including Alternaria seed infection, powdery mildew (at early stages), etc.	0.6-0.8	10	Seed treatment immediately before sowing or in advance	-(1)
Winter wheat	Rhizoctonia radical rot, snow mould
Spring barley, including brewing barley	Stinking smut, dust-brand, Helminthosporium root rot, Fusarium root rot, net blotch, seed mould, including Alternaria seed infection
Soybean	Fusarium root rot, Fusarium wilt, Ascochyta blight, seed mould

Chemical class
imidazoles, triazoles, phenylamides

Formulation
microemulsion

Hazard Class
2, highly hazardous substance

Shelf life
5 years

Storage temperature
-10 to +30°С

Package
5 L

Registrant
Schelkovo Agrohim JSC, Russia

Manufacturer
Schelkovo Agrohim JSC, Russia