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Streptomycin Biocontrol Organic Seed Treatment

Action/Use:
  • Antibiotic/Bactericide
  • ;
  • Fungicide
  • ;
  • Seed Treatment/Protectant
Use: For control of bacterial diseases on plants. AS-50* seed treatment to control fire blight in apples and pears.
Identification
Common Name(s): Streptomycin (BSI, ISOE, JMAF); ; Streptomycine (ISOF)
Description
Class: Microbial.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Taget Site: D4: Protein synthesis
Mode of Action: Amino acids and protein synthesis
Action Group: FRAC Group 25
Comments / Risk Notes: High risk. Resistance management required.
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: Very soluble
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Mouse): Oral LD50 >10,000 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 400 mg/kg (male), 325 mg/kg (female). May cause allergic skin reaction
Suppliers and Branded Products
Premix Products:
+ Copper Oxychloride
+ Copper Sulfate, Tribasic+ Oxytetracycline
+ Oxytetracycline
Discontinued Names:
Agri-Strep*
Bac-Master*
Bean Seed Protectant*
Streptrol*