Synergistic paraffinic oil and boscalid fungicides
AssigneeSuncor Energy Inc.
InventorsMichael Fefer, Jun Liu
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Abstract
Fungicidal compositions comprising a paraffinic oil and 2-chloro-N-(4′-chloro[1,1′-biphenyl]-2-yl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide (boscalid) are provided. The fungicidal compositions may further comprise a pigment. The fungicidal compositions may be provided as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions which may be used for controlling fungal disease, such as dollar spot or bentgrass dead spot or bermudagrass dead spot, in plants, such as turfgrasses. Methods of applying the fungicidal compositions are also provided.
Claims20
A method of controlling a fungal pathogen of a plant, the method comprising applying to the plant an emulsifier, a paraffinic oil, a pigment, and boscalid, wherein the paraffinic oil, pigment, and boscalid are applied in amounts that are synergistically effective for controlling the fungal pathogen.
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