Mainex EC - Hexaconazole 5% EC - ADAMA
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Mainex EC - Hexaconazole 5% EC - ADAMA
Product details
Mainex EC Fungicide | Hexaconazole 5% EC
A hexaconazole fungicide to consider for apple scab only where the supplied Mainex EC label permits that
use.
Disease focus: Apple scab, conditional on the supplied Mainex EC crop
directions.
How the active ingredient works: Hexaconazole inhibits sterol production needed for
fungal cell membranes.
Keep EC and SC separate: The same active-ingredient percentage does not make
different formulations interchangeable.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🍎 Apple-scab management option: Provides a
hexaconazole option to consider for apple scab when the supplied Mainex EC label permits the use.
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🌿 Systemic active ingredient: Hexaconazole
has systemic fungicidal activity, rather than acting solely as a surface-contact fungicide.
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🍃 Limits susceptible fungal growth: Interference with fungal membrane-sterol production disrupts normal fungal development.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Mainex EC | ADAMA India |
| Active ingredient |
Hexaconazole 5% EC |
| Formulation |
EC: emulsifiable concentrate |
| Product type |
Fungicide; hexaconazole has systemic activity |
| FRAC group |
Group 3: DMI fungicides, demethylation inhibitors |
| Chemical family |
Triazole |
How It Works: Mode of Action
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Targets a sterol-production enzyme: Hexaconazole inhibits C14-demethylase in fungal sterol biosynthesis.
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Disrupts membrane-sterol formation: This interferes with production of sterols needed for normal fungal cell membranes.
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Restricts fungal development: Disrupted membrane formation limits growth of susceptible fungi; it does not restore tissue already
damaged by disease.
Systemic activity does not establish a drench, seed-treatment or irrigation use. A mode of action is not a
fixed protection period or a guarantee of complete control. Another Group 3 fungicide may share cross-resistance, so changing brand
alone is not a rotation plan.
Apple Scab: Confirm the Exact EC Use
| Crop |
Target diseases |
|---|---|
| Apple |
Scab, only where permitted by the supplied Mainex EC label |
Confirm the exact EC product and apple-scab directions before treatment. Do not import the rice, mango or grape
directions of Mainex SC or extend this description to other diseases.
Dosage & Application Guide
Confirm the apple-scab treatment before mixing
Obtain the permitted first application stage, method, equipment and coverage for apple scab from the supplied
Mainex EC directions. Do not infer a preventive calendar or a first-symptom trigger from the systemic fungicide
classification.
Confirm the exact product concentration or amount, total coverage requirement, first timing and harvest
restriction together. Do not copy a different hexaconazole brand or use Mainex SC quantities with the EC formulation. A pre-harvest
interval is the minimum time from the final treatment to harvest. A missing interval is not a zero-day interval. Harvest restrictions,
worker re-entry periods and repeat-treatment intervals are separate requirements.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Confirm apple scab: Check the disease diagnosis and that the supplied Mainex EC label permits this crop and use.
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Match the exact formulation: Read hexaconazole 5% EC on the pack. A 5% SC product requires its own directions.
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Establish when and how to apply: Obtain the crop-specific first timing, preparation, application method and coverage before
measuring product.
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Follow handling and weather precautions: Use the specified protective equipment and application equipment. Prevent drift and runoff
into neighbouring crops, water and non-target areas.
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Keep treatment records: Record the crop, disease, area, product and date. Follow harvest, re-entry and repeat-use requirements
separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Mainex EC the same product as Mainex SC?
No. Both names include hexaconazole, but EC and SC are different formulations. Do not substitute their
directions or recipes.
2. Which disease is covered here?
Apple scab, subject to the supplied Mainex EC label permitting that crop and disease. This is not a
recommendation for every disease affected by hexaconazole.
3. Does systemic activity mean I can apply it to the soil?
No. Systemic describes the active ingredient’s activity, not permission for a drench, seed treatment or
irrigation use.
4. Will diseased tissue recover after treatment?
No restoration of damaged tissue is guaranteed. Correct diagnosis, timing and the complete crop directions
remain essential.
5. Can I mix Mainex EC with another product?
Only when both current labels permit the exact products, crop and application method. Do not assume that a
fertilizer, adjuvant or another pesticide can be added simply because it can be physically mixed.
Safety & Disclaimer
Before you use it: Read the supplied Indian label and leaflet before opening the pack, and use the
product only for its listed crop and target. Wear the specified protective clothing and equipment. Avoid skin and eye contact,
inhalation and drift. Keep other people, children and animals away during handling and application. Do not eat, drink or smoke
while handling the product; wash thoroughly after work.
Keep the product in its original labelled container, away from children, food, animal feed and drinking
water. Keep pesticide, drift, leftovers, runoff and equipment washings away from water sources and non-target areas. Follow the
pack’s precautions for pollinators, livestock and other non-target organisms. Never reuse empty pesticide containers; follow the
pack and local approved disposal requirements.
If exposure or suspected poisoning occurs, stop work and seek medical help promptly with the product label.
Do not self-administer antidotes, use home remedies or improvise treatment. This description does not replace the supplied label
or professional medical advice.
Manufacturer packshot shown. Your selected pack size determines the quantity supplied.