Triadimefon is a triazole fungicide developed by Bayer AG (Germany), which exerts fungicidal activity against germs by inhibiting specifically the biosynthesis system of ergosterol, a component of cell membranes, to induce cellular morphological aberrations. Codex has established the Maximum Residue Limit for triadimefon including triadimenol (Pulse: 0.1 ppm / fruits and vegetables: 0.1-3 ppm). It is effective against powdery mildew, rust, frogeye etc. of fruit trees, vegetables as well as wheat, barley, etc.
Triadimefon (RS)-1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-one
Triadimefon is not a medical substance. It is a fungicide used in agriculture to control various fungal diseases that can infect plants.
Triadimefon is available in several formulations, including wettable powders, suspensions, and emulsifiable concentrates. It is applied to plants by spraying or drenching.
Here are some of the crops that triadimefon can be used on:
- Barley
- Corn
- Cotton
- Oats
- Rye
- Sorghum
- Wheat
- Pineapple
- Banana
Triadimefon is also used on non-food sites such as:
- Pine seedlings
- Christmas trees
- Turfgrass
- Ornamentals
- Landscapes