Fungicidal compositions comprising metalaxyl and fludioxonil
AssigneeNovartis Finance Corporation
InventorNeil Leadbitter
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Abstract
When used in admixture with fludioxonil, metalaxyl having a high R-enantiomer content of more than 70% by weight, or pure R-metalaxyl, exhibits a markedly enhanced fungicidal action against plant diseases. At the same time, the high R-enantiomer content accelerates the degradability of metalaxyl in the soil.
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A fungicidal composition comprising synergistic fungicidally effective amounts of a mixture of metalaxyl, wherein more than 70% by weight of the metalaxyl is the R-enantiomer (I) and fludioxonil (II), and a fungicidally acceptable carrier.
A method of controlling or preventing fungal infestation in plants, parts of plants, seeds, or at their locus of growth, which comprises applying in any desired sequence, simultaneously or in succession, synergistic fungicidally effective amounts of a mixture of metalaxyl, having an R-enantiomer content of more than 70% by weight, and fludioxonil.
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