Metrafenone 500 g/l SC (Suspension Concentrate) is a high-performance, systemic fungicide primarily used in agriculture to prevent and control powdery mildew. Belonging to the benzophenone chemical class (FRAC Group U8), it acts by disrupting mycelium growth, spore formation, and infection mechanisms in fungi. It is widely used on crops like grapes, mangoes, vegetables, and cereals.
Agricultural & Pesticide Benefits of Metrafenone 500 g/l SC:
Novel Mode of Action (Anti-Resistance): As the only chemical available in India within the FRAC U8 group, it serves as an excellent tool for managing resistance, offering no cross-resistance with commonly used DMIs or strobilurins.
Strong Systemic/Translaminar Action: The fungicide moves through leaf tissues and acts locally to provide comprehensive coverage.
Vapor Action: Metrafenone exhibits unique vapor action, meaning it spreads through the air from the spray deposit and redeposits onto untreated parts of the plant, ensuring superior coverage inside dense leaf canopies or fruit clusters.
Preventive and Curative Action: While most effective when applied preventively (before infection), it also provides curative control by stopping the development of existing fungal infections.
Exceptional Rainfastness: It penetrates the leaf cuticle quickly, providing lasting protection even if rain occurs shortly after application.
Crop Safety and Yield Improvement: It protects crops like grapes and mangoes during critical growth stages, directly enhancing quality and yield by controlling powdery mildew.
Common Applications and Dosages:
Target Diseases: Primarily Powdery Mildew, also effective against eyespot in cereals.