EU approves Syngenta fungicide

Syngenta says it has received approval from the European Union (EU) for isopyrazam, the first ingredient from the company's pipeline of next-generation fungicides. EU approval "represents a major step forward in the control of a wide spectrum of damaging fungal diseases," the company says. The "double-binding" technology of isopyrazam ensures strong adhesion to fungus and to leaf wax, providing long-lasting and durable disease protection, Syngenta says. "This approval means growers throughout the EU can now benefit from this important...

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