The library · Fungicide
Fludioxonil
One of the most common seed-treatment actives, used in blends across cereals, pulses, canola and potatoes.
- Group
- Fungicide Group 12
- Family
- Phenylpyrroles
- Formula
- C12H6F2N2O2
- Molar mass
- 248.18 g/mol
- You may know it as
- Maxim
- In Canada
- Some generics
Structure: PubChem CID 86398
How it kills
Osmotic signal disruptors
Interferes with the signalling fungi use to manage water pressure in their cells.
Stops spores germinating and fungal threads growing on the seed and in the soil around it.
Coated on the seed, forming a protected zone around the seedling as it germinates.
Where it fits
In the season.
Commonly used on
- Seed rots
- Cereals
- Pulses
Good to know
- It stays close to the seed, so systemic partners cover the rest.
- Mostly used on seed in blends, where it covers a different target from the other actives.