Introduction

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Crops, Diseases and Rates continued:
Crop
Lentil
Diseases Controlled by
Apron Advance
Diseases Controlled by
Apron Maxx RTA
Seed-borne Ascochyta blight (Aschochyta lentis); seed rot/preemergence
damping-off, post-emergence damping-off, and seedling
blight (Fusarium spp., Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp.); seedling root rot
(Fusarium spp.); seed rot and seedling blight (seed-borne Botrytis spp.)
Soybean* – Seed rot/pre-emergence
damping-off, and postemergence
damping-off
(Fusarium spp., Pythium spp.,
Rhizoctonia spp.); seedling blight
(Fusarium spp., Pythium spp.);
seedling root rot (Fusarium
spp.); seed rot and seedling
blight (Phomopsis spp.); early
season root rot (Phytophthora
megasperma var. sojae)
* Soybean is a registered crop for treatment with Apron Maxx RTA only.
Rate (per 100 kg of seed)
Apron Advance Apron Maxx RTA
100 mL 325 mL
– 325 mL
Application Information:
Apron Advance is a seed treatment formulation for use in commercial seed treatment plants, and for on-farm treat- ment
using auger treating only; do not use in hopper box or seed drill. Apron Maxx RTA is a ready-to-apply seed treatment
formulation for use in commercial seed treatment plants and for on-farm treatment using standard gravity flow or mist type
seed treatment equipment. Also used in treat-on-the-go air seeders.
These products contain a pigment which will colour the treated seed. However, users are responsible for ensuring that the
treated seed, when dried and ready for bagging, storage or seeding has an unnatural colour. If the pigment contained in
the formulation does not colour the seed adequately, additional colourant must be added to the mixture while treating
the seed. Ensure uniform coverage of the seed, as uneven seed coverage may not give the desired level of disease control.
Treatment of highly damaged seed or seed known to be of low vigour and poor quality may result in reduced germination
and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigour. Allow the seed to dry before bagging, storing or seeding.
How it Works:
Fludioxonil is a phenylpyrrole fungicide with contact activity. Metalaxyl-M is an acylalanine fungicide with systemic activity
against diseases caused by the Oomycetes, including Pythium damping-off. Thiabendazole is a benzimidazole fungicide
with both contact and systemic activity. For more information refer to “Fungicide Modes of Action” on page 435.
Tank Mixes:
Apron Maxx RTA is available in a co-pack with Intego SOLO Fungicide (Apron Maxx with Intego Seed Treatment). Follow the
label directions for each product and use the most restrictive precautions and limitations.
No other tank mixes listed.
Restrictions:
Resistance management: Refer to page 434. Experience has shown that strains of fungus resistant to metalaxyl-M may
develop. Failure to control the disease will likely result in crop damage and/or yield losses. If disease appears in a treated
field, consult the government extension specialist immediately.
• Labelling: All seed treated with Apron Maxx RTA must be labelled “This seed has been treated with fludioxonil and
metalaxyl-M fungicides. DO NOT use for food, feed or oil purposes”. All seed treated with Apron Advance must be
labelled “This seed has been treated with thiabendazole, fludioxonil and metalaxyl-M and S-isomer fungicides. Do not
use for food, feed or oil purposes”.