Infinito is a highly effective fungicide developed by Bayer Crop Science.1 It's designed to combat challenging diseases in crops like potatoes and cucumbers.2 This product stands out due to its unique combination of active ingredients and its systemic action, making it a powerful tool for farmers.3

Key Features of Infinito:

• Active Ingredients:

  • Fluopicolide 5.56% w/w4

  • Propamocarb Hydrochloride 55.6% w/w5

• Formulation Type: SC (Suspension Concentrate)6

• Mode of Action: Infinito combines two distinct modes of action for comprehensive disease control:7

  • Fluopicolide: This ingredient belongs to the benzamide class of fungicides.8 It disrupts cell structure in the pathogen by interfering with spectrin-like proteins, which are essential for cell shape and growth.9 This leads to the collapse of fungal cells.

  • Propamocarb Hydrochloride: This ingredient inhibits the formation of cell membranes in oomycete fungi, preventing their growth and reproduction.10

• Target Diseases: Infinito is particularly effective against:

  • Downy mildew: A devastating disease that affects a wide range of crops.11

  • Late blight: A serious disease of potatoes and tomatoes.12

• Crops: Infinito is primarily used on:

  • Potatoes13

  • Cucumbers

  • Tomatoes

  • Grapes14

  • Leafy vegetables15

Benefits:

• Systemic Action: Infinito is absorbed by the plant and translocated throughout, providing protection from within.16

• Translaminar Movement: It also moves from the upper to the lower leaf surface, ensuring thorough coverage.17

• Protective and Curative Activity: Infinito acts preventatively to protect against infection and curatively to stop existing infections from spreading.18

• Improved Yield and Quality: By effectively controlling diseases, Infinito helps to improve crop yield and quality.19

• Resistance Management: The two modes of action help to reduce the risk of resistance development.20

Important Considerations:

• Always read and follow the instructions on the product label before using Infinito or any other pesticide. This includes information on application rates, safety precautions, pre-harvest intervals, and any specific restrictions.

• Integrated Disease Management: Infinito is most effective when used as part of an integrated disease management program that includes cultural practices, resistant varieties, and other fungicides with different modes of action.

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