Ihara announced the launch of Fusão EC (Metominostrobin + Tebuconazole), which presents a new molecule for the control of Asian rust. The new fungicide is formulated with metominostrobin – an exclusive active ingredient, which had never been used in Brazil.
According to the manufacturer, this is an important alternative with the aim of combating the resistance developed by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi to existing products. “Metominostrobin is a new strobilurin, and arrives in a scenario in which the resistance of soybean rust to fungicides from this group is already established. Therefore, its superior performance in controlling this disease should be maintained over time”, explains Ihara Fungicides Manager, Luis Demant.
According to him, in addition to its effectiveness, Fusão EC has the distinguishing feature of its action on the entire plant, which increases protection: “It is the most systemic fungicide of this group on the market, its high speed of absorption and movement in the plant makes it that it acts much faster, reducing the action of diseases.”
Ihara emphasizes that the launch is not restricted to combating Asian rust, but is indicated for the control of fungi in corn, wheat, beans, cotton and rice. The manufacturer points out that Fusão EC is effective against the complex of corn diseases (polysoria rust, cercosporiosis and phaeosphaeria spot) and wheat spots (yellow spot and brown spot), in addition to rice blast and spot -angular in the bean.
Demant points out that the combination of active ingredients present in Fusão EC is also an important tool for resistance management. Another recommendation is the application of so-called protective fungicides, such as Approve (Fluazinam + Thiophanate methyl), launched by the company at the beginning of the year.
“By adding Approve’s three mechanisms of action to the two of Fusão EC, the farmer now has a solution with five mechanisms of action against soybean diseases, which offers more efficiency and better resistance management”, explains the IHARA manager .
Source: Agrolink
