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Cross Link launches new fungicide Difcor 250 EC in Brazil

Brazilian company Cross Link announced the launch of its new fungicide Difcor 250 EC (difenoconazole) for use in over 25 crops.

According to the maker, the product is indicated for application on major crops, as well as minor crops with insufficient phytosanitary support.

Difcor 250 EC is recommended for use for the control of Ramularia (Ramularia areola) on cotton, the brown spot on rice (Bipolaris oryzae), the Cercospora coffeicola on coffee, Anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) on citrus, and Rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) on kidney beans.

In soybeans, this fungicide is indicated for the control of Anthracnose (Colletotrichum dematium), Asia Rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi), the Septoria Leaf Spot (Septoria glycines), the Cercospora Leaf Blight (Cercospora kikuchii), the powdery mildew (Microsphaera diffusa), and the Phomopsis sojae.

According to Cross Link Director, Rogério Gabriel, the product is effective in phytosanitary programs for minor crops, such as Zucchini, Beetroot, Carrot, Peas, Beans, Papaya, Mango, Watermelon, Melon, Strawberry, Cucumber, Peach, Peppers, Rose and Tomato.

Difcor 250 EC is a broad spectrum systemic fungicide belonging to triazole group, which is an inhibitor of the demethylation of the sterol (DMI) on the cell wall of fungi, paralyzing its growth. According to the maker, it offers protection for the surface of leaves, as well as for other parts of the vegetable with curative action in penetration and eradication through a curative application.