Xenith – Propineb 70% WP

Xenith is a fungicide manufactured by MaxxGro Agrology Limited, containing Propineb 70% as a wettable powder (WP) formulation. It is used for the control of Early blight and Late blight in potato. Propineb is a dithiocarbamate fungicide that acts as a multi-site protectant against fungal pathogens.

Propineb 70% WP is also registered for use in apple, pomegranate and chilli. As a wettable powder, Xenith is mixed with water before spray application, and should be used strictly as per the crop, disease, dose and timing recommendations on the approved product label.

Description
Product Features
Mode of action
METHOD & TIME OF APPLICATION
Safety instruction and antidote

CROP	Common Name of Pest	Dosage / Acre	Dilution in Water (L/acre)	Waiting Period (Days)
Apple	Scab	0.21% (210 g/100 L water) A.I. 0.30% (300 g/100 L water) formulation	As required (depends on tree size and sprayer)	30
Pomegranate	Leaf and fruit spots	0.21% (210 g/100 L water) A.I. 0.30% (300 g/100 L water) formulation	As required (depends on tree size and sprayer)	10
Potato	Early & Late blight	0.21% (210 g/100 L water) A.I. 0.30% (300 g/100 L water) formulation	As required (depends on tree size and sprayer)	15
Chilli	Die-back	0.21% (210 g/100 L water) A.I. 0.5% (500 g/100 L water) formulation	As required (depends on tree size and sprayer)	–
Grapes	Downy mildew	0.21% (210 g/100 L water) A.I. 0.30% (300 g/100 L water) formulation	As required (depends on tree size and sprayer)	40
Rice (Paddy)	Brown leaf spot and Narrow leaf spot	425-567 g A.I. 607-809 g formulation	202	–
Cotton	Alternaria leaf spot	354-425 g A.I. 506-607 g formulation	202	27

Contains Propineb 70% as the active ingredient
Formulated as a Wettable Powder (WP)
Fungicide category product for disease management
Registered use in potato, among other listed crops
Controls early blight and late blight
Multi-site, protectant mode of action

Propineb is a dithiocarbamate fungicide that acts as a multi-site protectant. It interferes with several fungal enzyme systems, disrupting cellular metabolism and preventing spore germination in a manner similar to other dithiocarbamates such as mancozeb and ziram. Because it acts at multiple sites rather than a single target, Propineb is classified under FRAC Group M3 (dithiocarbamates), a group associated with a low risk of resistance development.

Xenith (Propineb 70% WP) is mixed with water to the concentration specified on the approved product label (0.30%, or 300 g per 100 L of water) and applied as a foliar spray in potato, using standard knapsack or boom sprayers, with spray volume adjusted to crop growth stage.

Use strictly as per the directions on the approved product label
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment during mixing and spraying
Avoid spray drift onto sensitive or non-target crops
Keep out of reach of children and away from food, feed, and water sources
Store in a cool, dry place in original packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Propineb 70% WP?

Propineb 70% WP is a wettable powder fungicide formulation containing 70% Propineb as the active ingredient, used for early blight and late blight control in potato.

What is Xenith?

Xenith is MaxxGro Agrology Limited’s branded fungicide product containing Propineb 70% WP.

What is Xenith used for?

Xenith is used to control Early blight and Late blight in potato, and is also registered for other listed crops.

What is the dose of Xenith?

The approved label expresses the rate as a 0.30% concentration (300 g of product per 100 L of water), applied as required depending on crop growth stage, rather than a fixed per-hectare quantity.

How does Propineb work?

Propineb acts as a multi-site protectant fungicide, disrupting fungal enzyme systems, and is classified under FRAC Group M3.