Best-in-class mildew control and value
REVUS® fungicide has been used by viticulturalists for over ten years to control downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola). It has been the go-to fungicide for reasons beyond exceptional efficacy but let’s take a look at why REVUS® fungicide is so good.
REVUS® fungicide contains the active ingredient mandipropamid (Group 40). Upon application, REVUS® fungicide bonds quickly and strongly to the waxy layer of the leaf surface, locking to the leaf surface. It then has rapid translaminar movement through the plant to protect both sides of the leaf. This LOK + FLO action provides rapid rainfastness and is critical for effective disease control since downy mildew attacks the plant through the stomates on the undersides of the leaves.
REVUS® fungicide specifically targets downy mildew by stopping spore germination and creates a barrier to prevent fungal penetration into the plant. Unlike traditional protectant fungicides like mancozeb and copper that can be washed off with rain, REVUS® fungicide is completely rainfast once the spray has dried. Even under extreme weather conditions you can be reassured with the confidence of long-lasting protection of up to 21 days when used at 60 mL/100 L.
Figure 1. Applied preventatively, REVUS® fungicide delivers excellent efficacy against downy mildew, in high pressure situations, compared to other fungicides when applied at 21 day intervals. Incidence on leaves 63 days after final application, all sprays at 4X concentration (232L/ha). Shiraz vines, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2005-6.
With downy mildew occurring in many viticultural regions last season, REVUS® fungicide delivered consistent and reliable disease control. Timely applications before a rain event offered growers long-lasting preventive protection against downy mildew, particularly when humid, wet conditions persisted during the growing season.
To offer optimum protection of fruit, apply REVUS® fungicide at the critical period of flowering. It is important to follow the CropLife Resistance Management Strategy for downy mildew.
REVUS® fungicide fits into a complete downy mildew program from Syngenta including, BRAVO® Weather Stik® fungicide, RIDOMIL® Gold Plus fungicide and AMISTAR® 250 SC fungicide, delivering effective disease control and resistance management solutions.
For a reliable, rainfast and long-lasting solution for both powdery and downy mildew protection, look no further than MIRAVIS® fungicide and REVUS® fungicide. Conveniently packaged in one box as Mildew Manager, this pack covers more than 30 hectares in one spray and provides a saving of over $6/ha when compared to buying the products separately (subject to your chosen water application volume).
“Not only does the Mildew Manager pack save money on the cost of the products, but it also saves time and the cost of an additional spray as these complementary products can be used together, which when applied prior to E-L19 can give you excellent downy and powdery mildew control through that critical flowering time period,” said Syngenta Viticulture Product Lead Scott Mathew. “MIRAVIS® and REVUS® fungicides represent the best-in-class management for downy and powdery mildew, providing protection for up to 21 days and with the Mildew Manager pack, it also represents exceptional value for money.”
To learn more about Mildew Manager visit www.syngneta.com.au/mildew-manager for more information or speak to your local Syngenta representative about where you can find Mildew Manager in your area.
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