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Folio Gold - Metalaxyl-M 3.3% + Chlorothalonil 33.1% SC - Syngenta
Syngenta Folio Gold combines systemic Metalaxyl-M 3.3% with contact Chlorothalonil 33.1% SC for registered blight, downy mildew and Phytophthora uses.
Item description
Syngenta Folio Gold Metalaxyl-M 3.3% + Chlorothalonil 33.1% SC Fungicide
Folio Gold combines systemic Metalaxyl-M with contact, multi-site Chlorothalonil in a suspension concentrate. The two components provide complementary internal and surface protection on registered crop–disease uses.
Use note: Potato, tomato, citrus, ginger and onion have different rates, methods and PHIs. Citrus, ginger and onion are newer label expansions; confirm that the stocked pack carries the endorsed leaflet before use.
Key Product Benefits
- Systemic plus contact protection against registered blights, downy mildew and Phytophthora diseases.
- Two complementary FRAC groups support resistance stewardship when the product is used correctly.
- Crop-specific foliar and soil-drench directions are separated below.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Syngenta India Limited |
| Active ingredients | Metalaxyl-M 3.3% + Chlorothalonil 33.1% SC |
| Formulation | Suspension concentrate (SC) |
| Mode of action | FRAC Group 4 + multi-site Group M05 |
| Activity | Systemic Metalaxyl-M plus contact Chlorothalonil |
| Antidote | No specific antidote; symptomatic treatment |
Mode of Action
Metalaxyl-M is a systemic FRAC Group 4 fungicide active against oomycetes. Chlorothalonil is a multi-site contact protectant in FRAC M05. The premix protects through different modes, but FRAC Group 4 exposure should still be rotated with effective unrelated groups.
Registered Crops, Diseases and Rates
| Crop | Target disease | Dose | Water / method | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | Late blight | 1,000 ml/ha | 500 L/ha; foliar spray | 34 days |
| Tomato | Early and late blight | 1,000 ml/ha | 500 L/ha; foliar spray | 5 days |
| Citrus | Phytophthora foot rot/gummosis, root or crown rot, leaf fall and brown rot | 200 ml/100 L | Apply 5 L solution/tree as directed | 51 days |
| Ginger | Rhizome rot | 200 ml/100 L or 2,000 ml/ha | 1,000 L/ha; soil drench | 193 days |
| Onion | Downy mildew, purple blotch and Stemphylium leaf blight | 2 ml/L, about 1,000 ml/ha | 500 L/ha; foliar spray | 10 days |
Application Guide
- Use a calibrated foliar spray with complete coverage on potato, tomato and onion.
- Use soil drench only for the labelled citrus and ginger directions.
- Do not apply a single 25–35-day timing, dose or spray interval across all crops; follow the crop-specific pack leaflet.
Safety and Stewardship
- Wear full PPE and prevent drift, runoff and contamination of water.
- Observe the crop-specific PHI and the current pack re-entry instructions.
- Do not promise universal compatibility or rainfastness without the current pack direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Folio Gold use two modes of action?
Yes. It combines systemic FRAC 4 Metalaxyl-M and multi-site contact FRAC M05 Chlorothalonil.
Is every use a foliar spray?
No. Citrus and ginger directions are soil drenches; potato, tomato and onion are foliar uses.
Can the same PHI be used for all crops?
No. The registered PHIs vary substantially by crop.
Safety and Disclaimer
Use only on the current Indian pack label. Verify that stocked packs carry any newer endorsed uses before advertising or applying them. The physical label governs crop, disease, rate, water, timing, PHI, PPE and first aid.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C