Hifield Counter® Plus (Hexaconazole 5% SC) For powdery mildew, sheath blight, rusts, and leaf spots

Fungal infections are among the most significant threats to crop health and productivity. Diseases like powdery mildew, sheath blight, rusts, and leaf spots can drastically reduce yield, affect crop quality, and cause economic losses if not managed effectively.

Hexaconazole 5% SC is a highly effective systemic fungicide designed to combat these fungal pathogens, providing broad-spectrum control, systemic protection, and improved crop performance.

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Product Overview

Hexaconazole 5% SC is a soluble concentrate (SC) formulation with systemic activity, allowing it to move within plant tissues and protect both treated and newly developing parts.

Key Features:

• Active Ingredient: Hexaconazole 5%
• Formulation: Soluble Concentrate (SC) for uniform foliar application
• Function: Controls powdery mildew, sheath blight, rusts, leaf spots, and other fungal infections
• Target Crops: Cereals, vegetables, fruits, pulses, and ornamentals

Mode of Action

Hexaconazole is a triazole fungicide that works by:

Inhibiting Ergosterol Biosynthesis:

• Blocks the production of ergosterol, a vital component of fungal cell membranes.
• Disrupts fungal growth, reproduction, and spread.

Systemic Protection:

• Absorbed through leaves and stems and transported throughout the plant.
• Protects newly emerging leaves, shoots, and reproductive structures.

Preventive and Curative Activity:

• Prevents new infections while controlling existing fungal colonies.

Broad-Spectrum Activity:

• Effective against multiple pathogens, making it suitable for integrated disease management.

Target Diseases and Crop Applications

 

Key Advantage: Hexaconazole provides both curative and preventive action, controlling existing infections while protecting new growth.

Benefits for the Agri-Input Sector

 

Recommended Application

Dosage:

• Typically 0.5–1 ml per liter of water, adjusted according to crop type and disease severity.

Timing:

• Apply at early disease onset or as a preventive spray during high-risk periods.
• Repeat at 10–15 day intervals if disease pressure persists.

Method:

• Foliar spray ensuring complete coverage of leaves, stems, and reproductive organs.
• Focus on the underside of leaves, where pathogens often develop.

Integration with IPM:

• Hexaconazole can be used alongside cultural practices, resistant varieties, and biological control agents to reduce disease pressure sustainably.

Safety and Handling

• Store in a cool, dry, shaded place, away from sunlight and moisture.
• Wear protective gloves, clothing, and masks during mixing and spraying.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes; wash thoroughly if exposed.
• Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
• Follow pre-harvest intervals as per label instructions to ensure food safety.

Crop-Specific Advantages

• Rice (Sheath Blight): Prevents panicle infection, improving grain quality and yield.
• Wheat & Barley (Rusts): Maintains leaf health, ensuring better grain filling.
• Vegetables & Fruits (Powdery Mildew & Leaf Spots): Preserves photosynthetic efficiency, improves fruit size and quality.
• Ornamentals: Ensures healthy foliage and flower retention, enhancing marketability.

Conclusion

Hexaconazole 5% SC is a broad-spectrum, systemic fungicide that provides farmers with:

• Effective control of powdery mildew, sheath blight, rusts, and leaf spots
• Protection of new and existing plant tissues, preventing reinfection
• Improved crop health, yield, and quality
• Compatibility with Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM) strategies

For the agri-input sector, Hexaconazole 5% SC is a versatile, reliable, and cost-effective solution, enabling farmers to achieve higher productivity, healthier crops, and increased profitability.