Luna Experience is a broad-spectrum fungicide developed by Bayer Crop Science.1 It combines two active ingredients, fluopyram and tebuconazole, to offer dual mode of action and control a wide range of fungal diseases in various crops.2
Key Features of Luna Experience:
Active Ingredients:
Fluopyram 200 g/L3
Tebuconazole 200 g/L4
Formulation Type: Suspension concentrate (SC)5
Mode of Action:
Fluopyram: Belongs to the SDHI (Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor) class of fungicides.6 It disrupts energy production in fungal cells by inhibiting an enzyme in the respiratory chain.7
Tebuconazole: Is a DMI (Demethylation Inhibitor) fungicide.8 It interferes with the production of ergosterol, a vital component of fungal cell membranes.9
Target Diseases: Luna Experience provides effective control against diseases such as:
Powdery mildew10
Botrytis
Sclerotinia
Anthracnose11
Leaf spot diseases12
Crops: It is registered for use on a variety of crops, including:
Grapes13
Bananas14
Stone fruit
Pome fruit
Vegetables15
Benefits:
Dual Mode of Action: The combination of two different modes of action helps to manage resistance development and provides broader spectrum disease control.16
Systemic Activity: Luna Experience is absorbed by the plant and translocated upwards, providing protection against both existing and new infections.17
Curative and Protective Action: It offers both curative and protective activity against fungal diseases.18
Improved Crop Quality: By controlling diseases, Luna Experience helps to improve the quality and yield of the harvest.19
Flexible Application: It can be applied as a foliar spray at different growth stages.20
Important Considerations:
Always read and follow the instructions on the product label before using Luna Experience or any other pesticide. This includes information on application rates, safety precautions, pre-harvest intervals, and any specific restrictions.
Resistance Management: To minimize the risk of resistance development, it is essential to use Luna Experience as part of an integrated disease management program that includes cultural practices, resistant varieties, and other fungicides with different modes of action.21
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