Tetraconazole is a systemic triazole fungicide, belonging to the Sterol Biosynthesis
Inhibitors (SBI) class. It was discovered in 1986 by ISAGRO RICERCA and
patented by ISAGRO S.p.A.
Tetraconazole is currently registered in 45 countries and has extended data
protection in major markets.
So far, 116 registrations of tetraconazole based products have been obtained
and 19 addiotional registrations are expected in the near future.
Tetraconazole features and benefits:
Preventative and curative activity,
due to:
Long residual profile
Excellent plant stability
Balanced ratio Hydrosolubility/Lyposolubility,
ensuring:
Quick penetration / absorption through the cuticle
No interference with gibberellins biosynthesis causing no dwarfing
effects
No interference with phytosterols biosynthesis phytotoxic effects
when used according to label
Superior efficacy, due to:
High intrinsic chemical activity with comparatively low rate
of a.i./ha required for control
Quick penetration inside the tissues and throughout the plant
In addition to offering outstanding control of diseases such as powdery mildew
in fruits, vegetables and cereals; cercospora in sugar beet and alternaria
in vegetables, tetraconazole based
products (i.e. Domark and Eminent) are recognized by soybean researchers
and growers in Latin America as one of the most efficacious compounds for
the control of Asian Rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi). Its unparalleled performance,
quality formulation and overall value have earned it an excellent reputation
within the crop protection industry throughout the world.
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