BASF fungicide helps Indian apple farmers grow disease-free quality apples

Apple farmers in India will be able to protect their orchards and boost productivity with the help of an innovative fungicide, Sercadis Plus, BASF in a statement said.

BASF said the new solution offers apple growers a more efficient spray program for better disease management.

“India is among the top ten apple producing countries in the world. However, the occurrence of diseases, such as Powdery Mildew and Scab, is one of the key challenges facing apple growers in India and preventing them from reaping yields of high-quality fruit.”

Sercadis Plus is a brilliant combination of Xemium as active ingredient and an internationally acclaimed DMI (demethylase inhibitor), working together to manage a broad range of diseases, specially Apple Scab and Powdery Mildew.

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions team constantly collaborates with its customers and partners to understand the evolving needs of growers and to bring innovative solutions to the market. Over the years, the company has introduced a series of fungicides, such as Merivon^®, Cabrio^® Top, Signum^® and Acrisio^® for apple orchards.

“Our products are widely acknowledged by apple farmers around India and the introduction of Sercadis Plus will open a new era in the prevention of apple diseases,” said Rajendra Velagala, Business Director, Agricultural Solutions, South Asia, BASF. “Farming is the biggest job on earth. At BASF, we are dedicated to listening and working with farmers to understand their needs. In addition, our crop protection solutions offer professional and technical support to apple farmers to help them increase yields.”