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We now have Banner Maxx available in pint bottles for $55, including shipping. http://www.pumpkinsupply.com

3/6/2005 11:00:05 AM

Manchester,N.H.

What is Banner Maxx ?

3/6/2005 7:07:20 PM

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Propiconazole fungicide. It is considered systemic but more accurately is an acropteal penetrant. Banner is a sterol inhibitor in the DMI class. So it's very similar to Nova/Eagle (Myclobutanil), Bayleton, etc.

Ideally it would be used as a complement to a contact fungicide such as Clorothalonil (Bravo, Daconil, Manicure, etc).

I would highly recommend using Banner in rotation with a different "systemic" & avoid it's use just prior to fruit-set. Propiconazole was originally engineered by the former Ciba/Geigy as a growth regulator. Thus at very high rates it can prevent flowering for brief periods. After some university trials it was discovered to be a much better fungicide than growth regulator though nursery growers in the know get to enjoy the best of both world when they time & use Banner properly.

It is a very good fungicide.

Steve

3/6/2005 8:42:03 PM

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*acropetal* penetrant....means it penetrates the tissue & moves slightly "UPWARD" but not down.

3/6/2005 8:43:03 PM