RATNALAXYL-35
Metalaxyl 35% WS
RATNALAXYL-35 (Metalaxyl 35% WS) is a systemic seed treatment fungicide from Ratnakar India Ltd, Ahmedabad — India's leading agrochemical manufacturer, supplier, and exporter. Metalaxyl specifically inhibits RNA polymerase I in oomycete pathogens, controlling Sorghum Downy Mildew, Sugarcane Downy Mildew, Philippine Downy Mildew, Browny Stripe Downy Mildew, and White Rust in maize, bajra, sorghum, mustard, and sunflower. The WS formulation is designed for seed treatment application. Manufactured and exported by Ratnakar India from Gujarat, RATNALAXYL-35 is a specialised seed treatment fungicide providing systemic protection from seed-borne and early soil-borne oomycete diseases in cereal, millet, and oilseed crops.
| Mode of Action | Systemic Fungicide |
|---|---|
| Major Crops | Maize, Bajara, Sorghum, Mustard, Sunflower |
| Target Diseases | Sorghum Downy mildew, Sugarcane downy mildew, Phillippine Downy mildew, Browny stripe downy mildew, White rust |
| Packing | 50 gm, 100 gm, 250 gm |
FAQ for RATNALAXYL-35
What diseases does RATNALAXYL-35 control?
RATNALAXYL-35 controls Sorghum Downy Mildew, Sugarcane Downy Mildew, Philippine Downy Mildew, Browny Stripe Downy Mildew in cereals, and White Rust in mustard through seed treatment application.
How is RATNALAXYL-35 applied?
RATNALAXYL-35 WS formulation is dissolved in water and applied as a slurry seed treatment — the required dose is mixed with seeds before sowing for uniform systemic seed coating.
How does Metalaxyl control Downy Mildew?
Metalaxyl specifically inhibits RNA polymerase I in oomycete pathogens (Sclerospora, Plasmopara, Peronosclerospora), disrupting RNA synthesis and preventing fungal growth with systemic seed-to-plant translocation.
Is RATNALAXYL-35 effective against Bajra Downy Mildew?
Yes, RATNALAXYL-35 provides effective seed treatment protection against Pearl Millet (Bajra) Downy Mildew — a systemic seed-borne disease causing significant yield losses in bajra cultivation.
Does RATNALAXYL-35 work against White Rust in mustard?
Yes, seed treatment with RATNALAXYL-35 provides early systemic protection against White Rust in mustard, protecting young seedlings during the critical early establishment period from this Albugo-caused disease.