FMC’s New Three Mode of Action Fungicide
This coming crop year will have a limited commercial launch of Adastrio fungicide from FMC. Adastrio is labeled for use in corn, grain sorghum, wheat, triticale, and barley.
The fungicide combines three modes of action and is boasted as the first fungicide to use the newest molecule in the SDHI class–fluindapyr. Adastrio is designed to provide broad-spectrum control of key foliar diseases (gray leaf spot, Northern corn leaf blight, anthracnose leaf blight, common rust, and Southern rust) to protect yield and reduce abiotic stress during grain fill.
“With Adastrio fungicide, we have a unique combination of three active ingredients: fluindapyr (Group 7), flutriafol (Group 3) and azoxystrobin (Group 11). The result of bringing these active ingredients together is a flexible and efficient foliar disease management tool for growers. It has a broad application window in corn, a low use rate and long-lasting residual control,” said Gail Stratman, regional technical service manager for FMC.
The three active ingredients each bring a different layer of activity and protection:
- Fluindapyr is a new molecule in the SDHI class exclusively from FMC. It provides broad-spectrum activity, has residual properties, delivers strong rust control and reduces abiotic stress during grain fill after application. Studies have also shown fluindapyr controls pathogens that are resistant to other chemical classes.
- Flutriafol is the most systemic triazole on the market
- Azoxystrobin provides superior rust control
“Adastrio fungicide is particularly suited for those corn growers facing late-season foliar diseases. The preventative and curative activity, and long residual activity make it ideal for targeting those diseases that impact grain fill,” Stratman said. “Also, research has shown that fungicides containing an SDHI and strobilurin, like Adastrio fungicide, can help boost plant stress tolerance and provide additional growth benefits.”
Adastrio can be applied with a low use rate of 7 to 9 fl. oz/acre. Application timing is VT to R3.
