BAS 500 F - the new broad-spectrum strobilurin fungicide

摘要

BAS 500 F is the code number of the new, broad-spectrum strobilurin fungicide developed by BASF. As a foliar spray, it controls the major plant pathogens from the Ascomycete, Basidiomycete, Deuteromycete and Oomycete classes of fungi. BAS 500 F has protectant, curative, translaminar and locosystemic properties, and thus a broad and flexible application window. It is a highly active fungicide for cereals, peanuts and other field crops, grapes, vegetables, bananas, citrus and turf with excellent cropsafety. The expected dose rate ranges from 50 - 250 g a.i./ha for food crops and from 280 - 560 g a.i./ha for turf. The compound has a favourable toxicological and ecotoxicological profile and is safe to users and the environment. It is classified by US-EPA as a 'reduced risk candidate'. BAS 500 F is being developed and registered as a solo product and with various premix partners, in a range of formulations. Market introduction is expected for the 2002 season.