Azoxin

Systemic Pathogen Control: Mechanism of Action

The fungicide "Azoxin" by Agrohimichni Technologii utilizes azoxystrobin, a key active ingredient from the strobilurin class. Its primary technical advantage is its deep systemic impact on the cellular respiration of fungal pathogens. The agent blocks electron transport in the fungi's mitochondria, leading to an immediate halt in ATP biosynthesis and subsequent death of the pathogen. Unlike contact-only treatments, Azoxin possesses translaminar properties, allowing it to redistribute within leaf tissues, thereby protecting untreated areas and new plant growth.

Technical Specifications and Application Guidelines

• Formulation: The suspension concentrate ensures optimal stability of the working solution and high adhesion to the leaf surface.
• Spectrum of Activity: Highly effective against a wide complex of diseases, including septoria, fusarium head blight, alternaria, and phomopsis.
• Dosage: Flexible application rates ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 L/ha (for prevention) and up to 1.0–2.0 L/ha (under high infection pressure) allow for precise adjustment of crop protection strategies based on field conditions.
• Safety and Intervals: Classified as Hazard Class 3, requiring standard safety precautions. The pre-harvest interval is 30 days, ensuring the quality of the commercial grain.

Incorporating Azoxin into protection programs for winter wheat and sunflower does more than just control diseases; it extends the plant's photosynthetic activity—the so-called "green effect." By reducing the stress caused by pathogens, the crop utilizes available resources more efficiently, which directly translates into higher yields and improved seed quality.