Kind: Triazole fungicide
Type: Systemic
Hexaconazole is a systemic triazole fungicide widely used for its effective control of fungal diseases in crops such as rice, fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.
Features:
Target Pests:
Targets fungal pathogens causing rice blast, sheath blight, and leaf spot diseases.
Crops:
Used on rice, fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals.
Mode of Action:
Hexaconazole inhibits lanosterol 14α-demethylase, disrupting the biosynthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes.
Dosage:
Typical application rates range from 0.5 to 2.0 L/ha.
Common Formulations:
Available as emulsifiable concentrates (EC), wettable powders (WP), and seed treatments.
Major Combinations:
Hexaconazole is often combined with: