Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF Metrafenone Fungicide

BASF Metrafenone Fungicide is a broad-spectrum, contact-and-protective fungicide from BASF’s Xemium® series. It controls powdery mildew in grapes, cucurbits, and ornamentals via inhibition of mitochondrial complex III. Highly effective at low use rates, it offers excellent rainfastness, favorable environmental profile, and resistance management value as a Group U12 (FRAC) mode-of-action agent.
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Features Of BASF Metrafenone Fungicide

  1. Highly effective against key powdery mildew pathogens, including *Podosphaera leucotricha* and *Erysiphe necator*.

  2. Unique mode of action (FRAC Group U6) with no known cross-resistance to other fungicide classes.

  3. Excellent preventive and early curative activity, supporting robust disease management programs.

  4. Good rainfastness and favorable environmental profile, including low toxicity to beneficial arthropods.

  5. Compatible with integrated pest management (IPM) and resistance management strategies.

Typical Applications Of BASF Metrafenone Fungicide

  1. Vineyards — control of grapevine powdery mildew (*Erysiphe necator*).

  2. Apple orchards — suppression of apple powdery mildew (*Podosphaera leucotricha*).

  3. Strawberry production — management of strawberry powdery mildew (*Podosphaera aphanis*).

  4. Cucumber and other cucurbit crops — protection against cucurbit powdery mildew (*Podosphaera xanthii*).

  5. Protected horticulture (greenhouses and tunnels) — targeted use in high-value vegetable and berry systems.

Specifications Of BASF Metrafenone Fungicide

Chemical TypeStrobilurin-like fungicide (FRAC Group U6)
Active IngredientMetrafenone (97.5% technical grade)
Product FormWettable granule (WG)
AppearanceOff-white to light beige granular solid
Solubility in WaterLow (0.42 mg/L at 20°C)
StabilityStable under normal storage conditions (≤30°C, dry, shaded)
Primary ApplicationsFruit, vine, vegetable, and ornamental crops
Key Regulatory StatusApproved in EU, USA, Canada, Australia, and multiple APAC markets


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