SALTRO® Duo is a powerful combination of two leading seed treatments, specifically designed for Australian Canola growers. Containing Syngenta’s unique SDHI fungicide SALTRO® and the recognised high performer MAXIM® XL, this fighting combination offers the most powerful protection against a range of damaging establishment diseases, including seedling blackleg, rhizoctonia and pythium.
SALTRO® Duo key benefits
- SALTRO® Duo is a twin pack of SALTRO® and MAXIM® XL providing the broadest spectrum disease control available in canola
- Superior protection of canola seedlings from blackleg infection, reducing stem cankers while maximising yield potential
- Provides multiple fungicide modes of action, which delivers resistance management benefits
- Unparalleled seed safety, having no impact on seed germination and promoting vigorous, healthy seedlings
- A best in class, superior seed treatment for the control of blackleg, pythium and rhizoctonia in canola, delivering yield improvements compared to Jockey* Stayer*
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SALTRO® Duo Technical Specifications
SALTRO® is a systemic fungicide seed treatment registered for the control of seedling blackleg in canola, containing 200 g/L pydiflumetofen - a Group 7 SDHI mode of action that protects cotyledons and early leaves to reduce seedling death and adult stem cankering, with no impact on seed germination or hypocotyl length.
| Specification | SALTRO® | MAXIM® XL |
|---|---|---|
| Product Role | Controls seedling blackleg in canola. | Controls Pythium and Rhizoctonia and contributes to the combined control of seedling blackleg. |
| Active Constituents | 200g/L pydiflumetofen (ADEPIDYN® technology) |
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| Fungicide Groups | Group 7 fungicide - SDHI (succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor) | Group 4 and Group 12 fungicides |
| Registered Crop | ||
| Target Diseases | ||
| SALTRO® Duo Rate | 200mL/100kg seed | 400mL/100kg seed |
| Combined Treatment | Apply SALTRO® at 200mL/100kg seed with MAXIM® XL at 400mL/100kg seed for control across the registered canola disease spectrum. | |
| Application Method | Apply diluted with water to clean canola seed before sowing. Thorough mixing and even coverage of all seed are essential. Use suitable seed-treatment equipment and follow both product labels. | |
| Total Slurry Volume | Use a total slurry volume of not less than 800mL and not more than 1.6L/100kg seed. | |
| Formulation | Suspension concentrate for seed treatment (FS) | Suspension concentrate for seed treatment (FS) |
| Disease Protection Period | Protects against registered seedling diseases during early crop establishment. MAXIM® XL controls seedling blackleg and damping-off caused by Rhizoctonia and Pythium for three to four weeks after emergence. | |
| Withholding Periods | Harvest: Not required when used as directed. Grazing: Do not graze or cut treated canola for stock food for eight weeks after application. Follow the most restrictive requirement shown on the component labels. | |
| Seed Storage | Treated seed may be retained for up to 24 months when stored under dry, cool and well-ventilated conditions. Keep treated seed separate from untreated grain and clearly identify it as treated seed. | |
| Safety Information | Read the SALTRO® label and Safety Data Sheet before handling or use. | Warning: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and wear the protective equipment specified on the label and Safety Data Sheet. |
| Important Restrictions | Do not use treated seed for human or animal consumption, meal or oil extraction. Do not feed treated seed to animals or allow it to contaminate food, feed, grain or untreated seed. | |
Always read and follow both component labels before use. Refer to the SALTRO® product label and the MAXIM® XL product information and label for complete directions, safety information and registered use patterns.
SALTRO® Duo is a twin-pack fungicide seed treatment registered for use in canola. It combines SALTRO®, containing pydiflumetofen, with MAXIM® XL, containing fludioxonil and metalaxyl-M, to protect young canola seedlings from key fungal diseases during crop establishment.