Greensboro, North Carolina
April 29, 2008
Syngenta Crop
Protection announced today registration by the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) of Revus
Top™ fungicide, a powerful premix of two active ingredients,
mandipropamid and difenoconazole, for use on tomatoes and
potatoes against destructive oomycete pathogens.
Revus Top, a 1-to-1 combination of mandipropamid, a carboxylic
acid amide (CAA) fungicide, and difenoconazole, a triazole
fungicide (sterol inhibitor), provides protection against early
blight and late blight, as well as a broad-spectrum of other
tough diseases including black mold, black dot, Septoria leaf
spot, anthracnose and other damaging diseases. Conveniently
pre-mixed for ease of use, Revus Top provides economical disease
control. In addition, Revus Top exhibits excellent crop safety,
good tankmix compatibility*, and works effectively in Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) programs.
“Revus Top combines two powerful active ingredients into one
protective fungicide, providing control of two of the most
damaging diseases, late blight and early blight, in potatoes and
tomatoes,” said David Laird, fungicide brand manager, Syngenta.
“The performance of Revus Top – even under adverse weather
conditions – provides a new tool for excellent control of these
diseases.”
Applied by ground, air or chemigation, Revus Top is rainfast as
soon as spray droplets have dried. Through unique LOK + FLO™
action, Revus Top locks tightly to the waxy cuticle of treated
leaves, quickly becoming rainfast and establishing a protective
barrier to prevent fungi from taking hold. A steady supply of
Revus Top enters the leaf, moving through the plant tissue via
translaminar movement protecting both leaf surfaces, providing
long-lasting, preventive protection.
“Mandipropamid is a member of Fungicide Resistance Action Group
40, and difenoconazole is a Group 3 fungicide,” said Laird.
“Alternating active ingredients is vital for managing fungicides
now and in the future, and Revus Top is an excellent rotation
partner with other fungicides, including Bravo Weather Stik®,
Omega®, Quadris® and Ridomil Gold® Bravo®. With a powerful
foundation from Revus Top protecting against a broad spectrum of
diseases, growers can build a highly effective, sustainable
defense against pathogens all season long.”
Syngenta is a world-leading
agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through
innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in
crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial
seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.
Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.
Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New
York (SYT).
* Syngenta is unable to test all possible combinations of
tankmix partners. Jar tests conducted by the grower/applicator
are recommended.
Always read and follow label instructions before buying or using
these products.
Bravo Weather Stik®, LOK + FLO™, Revus Top™, Quadris®, Ridomil
Gold®, Bravo® SC, and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a
Syngenta Group Company.
Omega® is a registered trademark of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd.
Revus Top is not currently registered for use or sale in all
states. Please check with your state or local extension service
prior to buying or using these products. |
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