Fludioxonil 25 g/L + Metalaxyl-M 10 g/L FS

Item	Details
Product Name	Fludioxonil 25 g/L + Metalaxyl-M 10 g/L FS
Product Type	Seed Treatment Fungicide
Active Ingredients	Fludioxonil 25 g/L + Metalaxyl-M 10 g/L
Formulation	FS
Main Product Character	Early protection against seed-borne and soil-borne diseases
Main Disease Direction	Damping-off, seed rot, root rot, seedling blight, and other early seedling diseases
Typical Crop Direction	Rice, corn, wheat, barley, rye, oats, soybean, peanut, sunflower, tobacco, peas, and other locally registered crops
Application Direction	Apply to seed before sowing, according to the approved local label

The composition, FS formulation identity, and seed-treatment use direction are the core technical facts that define this product.

Main Functions

This formulation is mainly used to:

• Protect seed during germination and emergence
• Reduce early losses caused by damping-off and seedling blight
• Support healthier stands and better early vigor
• Protect the seed zone and young roots from disease pressure
• Provide one seed-treatment fungicide workflow for early establishment protection

Its strongest value is early-stage crop protection. This is not a late-season foliar disease product. Its real role is to support a cleaner crop start by protecting seeds, roots, and young seedlings during the most vulnerable establishment stage.

How the Formula Works

This formula works through two fungicide components with different strengths.

Fludioxonil provides a contact, non-systemic fungicidal layer with residual activity on the seed surface and in the immediate seed zone. Its main role is strong protection where seed-borne or soil-borne fungal pressure begins around the seed itself.

Metalaxyl-M provides the systemic side of the formulation. It penetrates the seed coat and moves into the plant during germination, which gives the product a stronger fit against diseases that threaten the seedling from inside the emerging plant system as well as around the seed zone.

Together, the product is best understood as a dual-action seed treatment fungicide: one part strengthens surface and seed-zone protection, and one part strengthens internal early seedling protection.

Target Diseases

The clearest disease directions of this formulation include:

• Damping-off
• Seed rot
• Root rot
• Seedling blight
• Fusarium-related seed or seedling disease pressure
• Bakanae disease in rice
• Head smut in corn
• Sclerotinia-related early disease risk in some registered crops

This gives the product a clear place in seed-treatment programs where early disease pressure can affect emergence, stand uniformity, and the first stage of crop development.

Suitable Crops and Application Areas

The strongest crop directions for this formulation include:

• Rice
• Corn
• Wheat
• Barley
• Rye
• Oats
• Soybean
• Peanut
• Sunflower
• Tobacco
• Peas and other legumes

This crop range shows exactly where the product fits best: seed-treatment programs in crops where seedling establishment is vulnerable to seed-borne and soil-borne disease pressure. Final crop scope should always follow the approved local label in the destination market.

Application Guidance

This product should be used according to the approved local label and applied to seed before planting. Its strongest fit is fields where the crop needs protection against disease pressure during germination and emergence. Even seed coverage is important because the product is designed for seed-treatment equipment, not for foliar spraying.

In general, this formulation is suitable when:

• the crop is exposed to seed-borne or soil-borne disease pressure
• the seedling stage is highly sensitive to damping-off or root rot
• the program needs a dual-active seed treatment
• the main goal is a cleaner and more uniform crop start

Final treatment rate, dilution, equipment setup, and crop-specific directions should follow the approved local label.

Formulation Features

FS means flowable concentrate for seed treatment. This is the correct formulation identity for this product category. It is not a foliar fungicide format and not a field-spray product. It is designed specifically for seed-treatment use before sowing.

The practical meaning is simple: this is a seed-care fungicide formulation built for early disease protection at the seed, root, and young-seedling stage.

Product Advantages

This formulation stands out for these reasons:

• Two fungicide actives in one seed-treatment product
• Strong fit for damping-off and early seedling disease management
• Contact plus systemic protection logic
• Protection of seeds, roots, and young seedlings
• Flowable FS seed-treatment formulation
• Useful placement in seed-care programs

Its strongest product value is the ability to support a cleaner crop start with one structured seed-treatment workflow for early disease protection.

Safety and Handling

This product should be handled carefully during preparation, seed treatment, storage, and transport. Treated seed should not be used for human or animal consumption. Treated seed should be clearly identified, kept separate from untreated seed or grain, and handled with proper protective equipment during treatment and sowing.

Because this is a fungicide seed treatment, good stewardship also matters in long-term seed-treatment programs. Use should remain within the approved local label and local seed-treatment handling requirements.

Storage and Transport

Store this product in the original sealed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep it away from food, feed, and unauthorized access. During treated-seed handling and storage, seed should remain clearly marked as treated and kept separate from untreated seed or grain.

Because this is an FS formulation, stable storage and careful handling help maintain product quality before seed treatment and support more consistent treatment results.

FAQ

What is this product mainly used for?

It is mainly used as a seed treatment fungicide for protecting seeds and seedlings against damping-off, seed rot, root rot, and other early seedling diseases.

Is this a seed treatment or a foliar fungicide?

It is a seed treatment product in FS formulation, not a foliar fungicide.

What is the main technical advantage of this combination?

The main advantage is dual-active early disease protection: fludioxonil supports seed-surface and seed-zone protection, while metalaxyl-M supports systemic early seedling protection.

What crops are the clearest fit for this formulation?

The clearest crop directions include rice, corn, wheat, barley, rye, oats, soybean, peanut, sunflower, tobacco, and peas, depending on the approved local label.

What does FS mean in the product name?

FS means flowable concentrate for seed treatment.