Metalaxyl 35% W.S is a systemic fungicide from the phenylamide group, formulated for seed treatment to protect crops from soil-borne and seed-borne fungal diseases. It is highly effective against oomycete pathogens such as Pythium spp., Phytophthora spp., and Peronospora spp., preventing damping-off, seed rot, and downy mildew. The formulation ensures uniform seed coating, providing early-stage disease protection and promoting healthy crop establishment.