Spiro  30 Liquid seed treatment concentrate                                                                           

*Pesticide Properties:

A systemic fungicidal seed disinfectant with broad-spectrum effectiveness, specifically formulated to disinfect wheat and barley seeds against diseases carried by them or present in the soil without affecting the germination process.

*Composition and Active Ingredient Ratio:

Difeno conazole 30 g/l.

*Phytotoxicity:

The pesticide does not cause phytotoxicity and is tolerated by all crops mentioned in this bulletin under recommended conditions and usage rates.

*Toxicity to Bees, Birds, and Fish:

Non-toxic to bees , birds and beneficial earthworms , but toxic to  fish.

*Toxicity Classification According to World Health Organization Standards:

Moderately toxic (WHO Class II).

*Compatibility :

Mixable with other seed disinfectants.

*Mode of Action:

Systemic with preventive and curative effects, affecting fungi by preventing the synthesis of essential ergosterols for the fungal cell wall. The compound enters the seeds through the seed coat and provides protection against diseases.

*Features:

It does not affect germination, nor does it cause phytotoxicity even at higher usage rates. It has high efficacy in controlling both internal (loose smut, Fusarium) and external (covered smut) seed diseases, providing protection to seeds during their time in the soil during germination.
 

It is easy to handle, has no foul odor, and does not cause skin or eye irritation. Birds should be kept away from treated seeds in the soil.

*Note:

It can be used to disinfect chickpea seeds to prevent Ascochyta blight. Local studies have shown its success in preventing this disease and protecting plants even at the seedling stage, even when used at a double dose, without causing any seedling toxicity. It can also be used to disinfect cotton and peanut seeds.

*Usage Rates:

Local reliance: For disinfecting wheat and barley seeds against smut diseases, use at a rate of 1 liter/ton of seeds.