01What is MetaGro – Metalaxyl 35% WS?+
MetaGro is a fungicide manufactured by Deep Soil Agrology Limited. It contains Metalaxyl 35% in a water-dispersible powder (WS) formulation for slurry seed treatment. Crop-wise target diseases, application rates and dilution guidance are provided below. Use only as directed on the approved product label.
02Which crops and pests are listed for MetaGro – Metalaxyl 35% WS?+
Maize — Sorghum, Sugarcane, Philippine and Brown-stripe downy mildew (slurry seed treatment); Bajra — Downy mildew (slurry seed treatment); Sorghum — Downy mildew (slurry seed treatment); Sunflower — Downy mildew (slurry seed treatment); Mustard — White rust (slurry seed treatment)
03What application rates are listed for MetaGro – Metalaxyl 35% WS?+
Maize — Sorghum, Sugarcane, Philippine and Brown-stripe downy mildew (slurry seed treatment): 240 g per 100 kg seed A.I. 700 g per 100 kg seed formulation; water dilution: 0.75-1.0 L per 100 kg seed (slurry); waiting period: 3 days. Bajra — Downy mildew (slurry seed treatment): 200 g per 100 kg seed A.I. 600 g per 100 kg seed formulation; water dilution: 0.75-1.0 L per 100 kg seed (slurry); waiting period: 3 days. Sorghum — Downy mildew (slurry seed treatment): 200 g per 100 kg seed A.I. 600 g per 100 kg seed formulation; water dilution: 0.75-1.0 L per 100 kg seed (slurry); waiting period: 3 days. Sunflower — Downy mildew (slurry seed treatment): 200 g per 100 kg seed A.I. 600 g per 100 kg seed formulation; water dilution: 0.75-1.0 L per 100 kg seed (slurry); waiting period: 3 days. Mustard — White rust (slurry seed treatment): 200 g per 100 kg seed A.I. 600 g per 100 kg seed formulation; water dilution: 0.75-1.0 L per 100 kg seed (slurry); waiting period: 3 days
04What are the listed features of MetaGro – Metalaxyl 35% WS?+
Contains Metalaxyl 35% as the active ingredient; Formulated as a water-dispersible powder (WS) for slurry seed treatment; Fungicide category product for disease management; Registered use in maize, among other listed crops; Controls downy mildew diseases transmitted through seed and soil; Systemic, RNA-polymerase-inhibiting mode of action against oomycetes
05How does MetaGro – Metalaxyl 35% WS work?+
Metalaxyl is a phenylamide fungicide that inhibits RNA polymerase I in oomycete pathogens, blocking ribosomal RNA synthesis and halting pathogen growth. As a systemic seed treatment, it is absorbed by the germinating seedling and provides protection against downy mildew pathogens during early crop growth. Metalaxyl is classified under FRAC Group 4 (phenylamide fungicides).
06How should MetaGro – Metalaxyl 35% WS be applied?+
MetaGro (Metalaxyl 35% WS) is mixed with the specified volume of water to form a slurry, which is applied uniformly to maize seed at the rate given on the approved product label before sowing, rather than as a field spray.
07What safety guidance applies to MetaGro – Metalaxyl 35% WS?+
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
