Chemical Abstracts name

(?-α-(2-fluorophenyl)-α-(4-fluorophenyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol

 

Biochemistry Inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis (steroid demethylation inhibitor), causing fungal cell wall collapse and inhibition of hyphal growth.

 

Mode of action Contact and systemic fungicide with eradicant and protective action. Absorbed by the foliage, with translocation acropetally in the xylem.

 

Uses Control of a broad spectrum of leaf and ear diseases (including Erysiphe graminis, Rhynchosporium secalis, Septoria spp., Puccinia spp., Helminthosporium teres, Helminthosporium tritici-repentis) in cereals, at 125 g/ha. Also used in non-mercurial seed treatment formulations to control the major soil-borne and seed-borne diseases of cereals.

 

Formulation 12.5%SC, 25%SC