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Here is a detailed summary of Amistar Top (500 mL) by Syngenta — what it is, how it works, and how it’s used.

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✅ What it is

• Amistar Top is a fungicide formulated as a Suspension Concentrate (SC) that combines two active ingredients:

  • Azoxystrobin (a strobilurin class fungicide, FRAC Group 11) 

  • Difenoconazole (a triazole class fungicide, FRAC Group 3) 

• Typical composition (in some markets) is Azoxystrobin ~18.2% + Difenoconazole ~11.4% in the SC formulation. 

• It is marketed in a 500 mL pack size (among others) for use by growers. 

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🎯 What it does / mode of action

• The dual-mode combination gives broad-spectrum protection: preventive (before infection), systemic (inside the plant), and curative (after initial infection) activity. 

• Azoxystrobin acts by inhibiting fungal respiration (blocking electron transport in mitochondrial complex III) in pathogens. 

• Difenoconazole inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis (a critical component of fungal cell membranes) which effectively stops fungal growth. 

• The product shows translaminar movement (penetration through the leaf from one surface to the other) and xylem/systemic movement (inside plant tissues) which helps reach and protect hidden disease sites. 

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🌾 What it is used for (crops & diseases)

• Amistar Top is used for many crops: rice, cotton, wheat, maize, vegetables (tomato, chilli, onion), sugarcane, etc. 

• It targets a wide range of fungal diseases: yellow rust, powdery mildew, late blight, sheath blight, leaf spots, grey mildew, etc. 

• Example: On potatoes, used for early blight, brown spot, black dot; on cereals for rusts and mildews. 

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🧪 How to use it (basic guidelines)

• Read and follow the label fully (it’s a legal requirement in many jurisdictions). 

• Typical dosage in some markets: 200 mL of product per acre (or defined area) depending on crop and disease pressure. 

• Spray using appropriate volume of water and ensure good canopy coverage (especially leaf undersides). 

• Use protective equipment: long-sleeved shirt, long-pants, waterproof gloves, eye protection. 

• Observe pre-harvest intervals (PHI) and re-entry intervals (REI) as required by the local label. E.g., on one label the REI is 12 hours. 

• Storage: in cool, dry, well-ventilated place; keep out of reach of children; avoid contamination of water bodies. 

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⚠️ Safety / stewardship / other considerations

• It is harmful if swallowed or inhaled and may cause skin or eye irritation. Avoid drift into water bodies; toxic to aquatic life. 

• Important for resistance management: because it combines two modes of action (FRAC Groups 11 & 3) it helps reduce risk of fungal resistance. But still, rotation with other fungicide classes and good agronomic practice is important. 

• Do not exceed the number of applications per season as specified on the label. E.g., some labels state only up to two applications per season.