Folicur is a widely used systemic fungicide from Bayer Crop Science.1 It's known for its broad-spectrum disease control and its ability to be used on a wide range of crops.2

Key Features of Folicur:

• Active Ingredient: Tebuconazole 25.9% w/w (250 g/L) EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)3

• Mode of Action: Folicur is a Demethylation Inhibitor (DMI) fungicide.4 DMIs work by interfering with the biosynthesis of ergosterol, a crucial component of fungal cell membranes.5 This disruption weakens the fungal cell wall, inhibiting growth and reproduction.6

• Target Diseases: Folicur effectively controls a wide range of fungal diseases, including:7

  • Powdery mildews8

  • Rusts9

  • Scab

  • Leaf spots10

  • Blights11

  • Anthracnose12

• Crops: Folicur is registered for use on a variety of crops, including:

  • Cereals (wheat, barley, rice)13

  • Fruits (grapes, bananas, apples, pears)14

  • Vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers)15

  • Oilseeds (soybeans, groundnuts)16

  • Ornamentals

Benefits:

• Systemic Action: Folicur is absorbed by the plant and translocated upwards, providing protection throughout the plant.17

• Protective, Curative, and Eradicative Activity: It can be used preventatively to protect against infection, curatively to halt the development of existing infections, and in some cases, eradicatively to eliminate established infections.18

• Greening Effect: Folicur often promotes a "greening effect" on the crop foliage, enhancing photosynthesis and overall plant health.19

• Improved Yield and Quality: By controlling diseases, Folicur contributes to improved crop yields and quality.20

Important Considerations:

• Always read and follow the instructions on the product label before using Folicur 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 important to use Folicur as part of an integrated disease management program. This involves using a combination of cultural practices, resistant varieties, and fungicides with different modes of action.

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