APRON®

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Fungicides

Authorisation Number:
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Composition:
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Mefenoxam
Mode of action:
Mefenoxam
Mode of action detail:
Systemic activity at ultralow application rates. In fungal cells it interferes selectively with the synthesis of ribosomal DNA, thus inhibiting mycelial growth and pore formation.

Product overview

Additional brandsWAKIL® XL is the premium product for the pea market and APRONMAXX® is a major innovation for soybean growers. APRON® Star® is a great product for smallholders
Active ingredientThe active ingredient in APRON® XL is mefenoxam (ISO-name: metalaxyl-M)
Mode of actionAPRON®  (Mefenoxam) has excellent systemic activity at very low application rates. It belongs to phenylamides (PA) fungicides.  It inhibits rRNA biosynthesis (polymerase complex I) in the target pathogens, thus inhibiting mycelial growth and spore formation.
TargetsSeed and soil-borne diseases caused by fungi such as Pythium, Phytophthora, Peronospora, Plasmopara and other downy mildews
Main cropsCotton, sunflowers, peas, beans, corn and soybeans
GeographyAPRON® XL has a very broad registration in all major agricultural markets on a wide range of crops. Key markets are cotton and sunflowers worldwide, tropical corn for downy mildew control in APAC, peas in Western Europe (WAKIL® XL) and soybeans in the Americas (APRONMAXX®). Registration in a variety of countries helps enable free movement of treated seeds
Date of first launchLaunched in all key markets between 1999 and 2002
Advantages and main benefitsOutstanding activity against Pythium damping off and early downy mildew infections: fast and uniform crop establishment, excellent crop safety and flexible in terms of application rates and tank-mix compatibility to adopt to disease and pest situations. Favorable toxicology profile – APRON® XL has a very low use rate