Ridomet ® (MetalaXyl 35% WS) 500gm l For Control of Downey Mildew etc.

Description

Establish a secure foundation for your crops from day one with Hifield Ridomet®, a professional-grade systemic fungicide engineered for both premium seed treatment and targeted soil application. Formulated as Metalaxyl 35% WS, this specialized water-dispersible powder dissolves smoothly to form a highly adhesive slurry that coats seeds uniformly.

The earliest stages of plant life—germination and seedling emergence—are highly susceptible to invisible soil pathogens. Hifield Ridomet acts as an internal shield, rapidly absorbing into the emerging root network to neutralize destructive, water-mold fungi before they can cause catastrophic stand loss in the field.

Key Benefits & Features

• Advanced Seed & Soil Defense: Dual-purpose application allows for direct seed coating or targeted foliar/soil drenches to manage early-stage plant mortality.

• Targeted Oomycete Control: Formulated specifically to combat the unique cellular structure of water-mold pathogens responsible for Damping-Off, Downy Mildew, Root Rot, and Pythium blights.

• High Systemic Mobility: Rapidly penetrates the seed coat and translocates upward into the developing roots, stems, and initial true leaves, protecting newborn tissues as they grow.

• Improved Seedling Emergence: Minimizes pre-emergence and post-emergence damping-off, ensuring excellent plant population density and a uniform field stand.

• Concentrated Efficiency: Provides long-lasting residual protection during the first critical weeks of crop establishment at highly economical low dosages.

Mode of Action

Hifield Ridomet® relies on the systemic action of Metalaxyl, an acylalanine-group fungicide. It operates as an RNA Polymerase I Inhibitor. Once absorbed by the seed or root system, it disrupts the synthesis of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) within the target fungi. This specific biochemical block stops the pathogen from producing necessary proteins, completely halting mycelial growth, sporangial formation, and spore germination from within the plant tissue.

Target Crops & Controlled Pathogens

This protective seed and soil treatment delivers outstanding agronomic results across multiple crop segments:

• Vegetables & Solanaceous Crops (Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal): Controls Pythium and Phytophthora species causing Damping-Off and Root Rot in nursery beds and open fields.

• Oilseeds & Pulses (Mustard, Soybean, Groundnut): Defends against Downy Mildew and early root-zone decay.

• Maize & Cereals: Protects emerging seedlings from seed rot and systemic downy mildew infections.

• Horticultural Crops & Gourds: Guards cucurbit varieties against severe downy mildew strains during early vegetative shifts.

Application Guidelines & Dosage

For maximum efficacy, prioritize using Hifield Ridomet as a preventative seed treatment before sowing.

• For Foliar Spray & Soil Drenching: Mix 1 gram to 1.5 grams of Hifield Ridomet per liter of water.

• For Seed Treatment (Slurry Method): Mix the required amount of powder with a small volume of water to create a smooth, thin paste. Mix thoroughly with the seeds until every seed is uniformly coated. Allow the seeds to dry completely in the shade before sowing.

• Application Best Practices: When using as a soil drench, apply close to the root zone when soil moisture is moderate to facilitate rapid root uptake.

• Tank Compatibility: Fully compatible with most standard non-alkaline insecticides and biostimulants used in seed coating or early drenching. Do not combine with highly alkaline mixtures or copper-based formulations, as they can break down the active systemic compound.