Features of Fludioxonil
1. High Safety
Low Toxicity and Residue: Fludioxonil is relatively safe for crops and the environment, exhibiting low toxicity and low residue. It does not accumulate in plants, thereby avoiding issues of plant resistance that can arise from long-term use. Additionally, it degrades easily in soil and water, preventing long-term environmental pollution.
No Phytotoxicity: Fludioxonil is safe for crops and does not cause phytotoxicity. It can be safely used for seed treatment and soil application on various crops without negatively affecting their growth and development.
2. Highly Effective and Broad-Spectrum Fungicidal Activity
Broad Spectrum: Fludioxonil shows good control efficacy against various soil-borne and seed-borne pathogens, including damping-off, root rot, and gray mold, effectively inhibiting pathogen growth and preventing disease occurrence and spread.
Significant Effect: Fludioxonil excels in reducing diseases such as gray mold, anthracnose, and sclerotinia. It is particularly effective against pathogens caused by Botrytis cinerea, which often infects crops like strawberries, grapes, and cucumbers, leading to fruit rot and leaf wilting. Fludioxonil penetrates deep into the pathogen, disrupting its cellular structure to achieve disease control.
3. Convenient to Use
Diverse Formulations: Fludioxonil comes in various formulations, including seed treatments, soil treatments, and suspension seed coatings, making it easy for farmers to choose the appropriate application method based on their needs. These formulations exhibit good stability and solubility, facilitating field operations.
Flexible Application Methods: Fludioxonil can be applied through seed treatment, soil treatment, or foliar spraying. Farmers can select suitable methods and dosages based on the crop’s growth stage and the occurrence of diseases.
4. Unique Mechanism of Action
Inhibiting Pathogen Growth: Fludioxonil inhibits the growth of fungal hyphae by suppressing the transfer of enzymes related to glucose phosphorylation within pathogens, thereby reducing disease incidence. This unique mechanism of action demonstrates Fludioxonil’s exceptional activity and stability during the fungicidal process.
5. Long Residual Efficacy
Stable and Long-Lasting: When used as a seed treatment or soil treatment, Fludioxonil provides lasting protection during the early growth stages of crops. It forms a protective barrier in the soil, preventing pathogen invasion and safeguarding root health. This enduring protective effect helps reduce the frequency and severity of disease occurrences.
Product Details of Fludioxonil
| Product name | Fludioxonil |
| Tech grade | 97%TC |
| Formulation | 50%WP,12%SC,25 G/L FS |
| Molecular formula | C12H6F2N2O2 |
| CAS No. | 131341-86-1 |
| EINECS No. | / |
| Shelf life | 2 Years |
Application
Fludioxonil has a broad spectrum of fungicidal activity and demonstrates good control efficacy against various plant pathogens. The main diseases it targets include:
1. Seed-Borne Diseases: Fludioxonil effectively controls various diseases caused by seed-borne pathogens, such as sheath blight, damping-off, and root rot in cereal crops, as well as anthracnose and root rot in leguminous crops. By treating seeds, it can significantly reduce the initial sources of infection, thereby mitigating the severity of subsequent disease outbreaks.
2. Soil-Borne Diseases: Fludioxonil also shows good efficacy against soil-borne diseases, such as late blight in potatoes, wilt in cotton, and stalk rot in corn. These diseases are often transmitted through the soil and can severely impact crop growth. Using Fludioxonil for soil treatment or irrigation can effectively control the spread and proliferation of these diseases.
3. Foliar Diseases: Fludioxonil can be used to control common foliar diseases, such as downy mildew and anthracnose. By applying it through foliar spraying, Fludioxonil can be evenly distributed on the crop leaves, effectively inhibiting the reproduction and spread of pathogens, thus protecting the healthy growth of crops.
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