The library · Fungicide
Difenoconazole
A triazole used on seed to protect against seed-borne and soil-borne disease.
- Group
- Fungicide Group 3
- Family
- Triazoles and triazolinthiones
- Formula
- C19H17Cl2N3O3
- Molar mass
- 406.3 g/mol
Structure: PubChem CID 86173
How it kills
DMI (triazoles)
Stops fungi making sterols for their cell membranes.
Moves into the leaf and locally upward with the water stream.
Coated on the seed, forming a protected zone around the seedling as it germinates.
Where it fits
In the season.
Commonly used on
- Seed rots
- Cereals
Good to know
- Normally sold in a seed treatment with other actives.
- Rotate or combine with other FRAC groups to protect it from resistance.
On Dean's list
Products with Difenoconazole.
| Product | Similar to | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Difenoconazole / Metalaxyl | DIVIDEND XLR RTA Fungicide | Difenoconazole 3.37% + Metalaxyl - M 0.27% ST |
Sold alongside: Metalaxyl-M
Same group, same mode of action
