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Soybeans: Rhizoctonia Damping-Off (Rhizoctonia solani)

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 04 July 2005
Last Reviewed: 15 June 2009
Pub 812: Field Crop Protection Guide > Pub 812: Soybeans > Rhizoctonia Damping-Off

Excerpt from Chapter 2, Field Crop Protection Guide, Order this publication

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  1. Integrated Pest Management Options
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Integrated Pest Management Options

Can occur on all soil types and environmental conditions. Disease losses are greatest when a dry spring is followed by wet conditions. Few management options exist since no resistant or tolerant varieties are available. Seed treatment and crop rotation with corn and small grains can help minimize the disease.

Seed Treatment
fludioxonil – Maxim 480 FS
Active ingredient fludioxonil
Trade name Maxim 480 FS
Rate (product) 5.2-10.4 mL per 100 kg seed

Comments
For commercial application only. Do not use in hopper-box, planter-box, slurry-box or other non-commercial seed treatment applications at or immediately before planting.

fludioxonil + metalaxyl-M – Apron Maxx RTA
Active ingredient fludioxonil + metalaxyl-M
Trade name Apron Maxx RTA
Rate (product) 325 mL per 100 kg seed

Comments
For both commercial seed treatment plants and on-farm treatment using standard gravity- or mist-type seed treatment equipment. Compatible with Rhizobium-based inoculants. Check with innoculant manufacturers prior to use. Ensure uniform coverage.

fludioxonil + metalaxyl-M – Apron Maxx RFC
Active ingredient fludioxonil + metalaxyl-M
Trade name Apron Maxx RFC
Rate (product) 100 mL plus 230 mL of water per 100 kg seed

Comments
For commercial and on-farm application. Compatible with Rhizobium-based inoculants. Check with inoculant manufacturers for details prior to use. Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for 45 days after planting.

thiamethoxam + metalaxyl-M + fludioxonil - Cruiser Maxx Beans
Active ingredient thiamethoxam + metalaxyl-M + fludioxonil
Trade name Cruiser Maxx Beans
Rate (product) 195 mL per 100 kg seed

Comments
For commercial application only. Compatible with Rhizobium-based inoculants. Check with inoculant manufacturers for details prior to use. Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for 45 days after planting.

carbathiin + thiram – Anchor
Active ingredient carbathiin + thiram
Trade name Anchor
Rate (product) 600 mL per 100 kg seed

Comments
Drill box application. Ensure uniform coverage on seed. Do not apply Anchor through commercial seed-treating equipment or through an auger, as excessive seed wetness may result. Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for 4 weeks after planting.

carbathiin + thiram – Vitaflo 280
Active ingredient carbathiin + thiram
Trade name Vitaflo 280
Rate (product) 260 mL per 100 kg seed

Comments
Do not store treated soybean seed. May be applied through commercial seed treatment equipment or auger. Ensure uniform coverage.

 

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