Hydro-Hexa™ for Managing Ganoderma Basal Stem Rot in Oil Palms

Hydro-Hexa™ is a precision delivery system containing Hexaconazole developed to support effective management of Ganoderma in mature oil palms.

Its advanced encapsulation technology enables sustained, pH-responsive release that moves from a single trunk-injection point throughout the xylem and phloem, crossing cellular membranes to reach roots and infected tissues, enhancing fungicidal activity directly at lesion zones.

The method requires no pressure equipment, specialised tools, or complex procedures, making it exceptionally simple to apply, supporting efficient, large-scale deployment across plantations.​​

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Key Benefits 

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• Precise Targeting

  • Translocates through xylem, phloem, and across cellular membranes to reach roots and infected tissues.

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• Enhanced Efficacy

  • Demonstrates stronger antifungal activity with a lower MIC than conventional Hexaconazole formulations.

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• Simple Application 

  • Applied via a single-dose trunk injection; no pressure systems or special equipment required.

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• Sustained Protection

  • Controlled, pH-responsive release provides extended activity for long-term management.​

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Field Performance

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• In mature palms, 80% of treated, infected palms remained productive after 1.5 years, compared with 50% of untreated infected palms, which had declined and ceased fruit production.

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• Residues in fruit and oil matrices remained negligible and well below the 0.2 ppm MRL.

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