Trifloxystrobin

Biochemistry Inhibits mitochondrial respiration by blocking electron transfer at the Qo centre of cytochrome bc1. Mode of action Mesostemic, broad-spectrum fungicide with preventative and specific curative activity and displaying rain-fastness. Redistributed by superficial vapour movement and also has translaminar activity. Uses Controls a range of cereal diseases, including powdery mildews, leaf spots and rusts (at 100-187 g/ha). Also effective against leaf spots, powdery mildews, bunch and fruit rots of pome fruit, grapes, peanuts, bananas and vegetables (at 50-140 g/ha). Formulation types EC; WG.