Seed treatment fungicides are designed to control and protect a variety of species of plants

 

A multitude of companies makes Seed Treatment Fungicides available both on the farm and for on the road use. Seed treatment fungicides are designed to control and protect a variety of species of plants that can cause agricultural damage. Commonly used fungicides are generally either non-selective (which means they prevent any seeds from germinating) or selective (which means that some seeds will germinate and grow roots to cause damage to the crop). These products are made from natural chemicals and may be combined with fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides.

Seed Treatment Fungicides are used to control a broad range of plant diseases including wheat rust, mealy bugs, root rot, turf diseases, leaf spot, fungus, Stonemites, scale, and aphids. Seed fungicides are sold in two forms; for plant protection by either physical means (using a sprayer) or chemically (using a granular activated carbon (GAC)), both require the application of the product to the target area, with physical treatments often occurring before or after planting. Most seed fungicides sold on the road are registered for use on all crops. While some companies do apply their products only to corn, soybean, alfalfa, and wheat, most commercial products are approved for use on all fruits, vegetables, berries, ornamental grasses, trees, and landscaping shrubs. The majority of Seed Fungicides sold in the U.S. are made from metal-based ingredients.

Most commonly used metalaxyl-based seed fungicides are available for use on tomatoes (e.g., Actimine, Noxzema, and others), corn, pepper, papaya, pineapple, potato, broccoli, cantaloupe, kiwi, and sweet corn. While most products are approved for use on these and other foods, be aware that each plant has its own tolerance level for different types of chemical treatments. Some of the more common and effective metalaxyl ingredients include aluminum, copper, zinc, tin, and titanium.