Fludioxonil
Fludioxonil is a non-systemic fungicide, introduced in 1993 by Ciba-Geigy (now Syngenta). It is used for the treatment of crops, particularly cereals, fruits and vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is often used in combination with another fungicide such as Cyprodinil.
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Preferred IUPAC name
4-(2,2-Difluoro-2H-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.125.684 |
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C12H6F2N2O2 | |
Molar mass | 248.189 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Its mode of action is to inhibit transport-associated phosphorylation of glucose, which reduces mycelial growth rate.[1] Fludioxonil is used against Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Alternaria, and Botrytis cinerea.
It is a structural analog of the natural fungicide pyrrolnitrin.
Brand names include seed treatments: Celest, Agri Star Fludioxonil 41 ST, Dyna-shield Fludioxonil, Maxim 4 FS, and Spirato 480 FS, as well as foliar applications: Switch (fludioxonil + cyprodinil).[2]
Environmental hazards
It is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.[3]
See Also
References
- "Fludioxonil (Ref: CGA 173506)".
- "What's on your seed?" (PDF). Integrated Pest and Crop Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Paranjape, Kalyani, Vasant Gowariker, V. N. Krishnamurthy, and Sugha Gowariker. The Pesticide Encyclopedia. CABI, 2014.