Fungicides

Rhapsody

Product Details

Description

• Grape farmers commonly use synthetic fungicides and bactericides to protect crops from harmful diseases that can damage crops and yields. While these products work effectively in protecting the crops, overuse can result in the development of cross-resistance, posing a challenge for sustainable agriculture.

• Rhapsody, developed by Bayer, is a solution to this issue. It has the dual action of a bactericide and a fungicide, providing effective crop protection. It is made from microorganisms and natural substances found in nature. It protects grapes from diseases like powdery mildew. It also helps in root growth, supports sustainable agriculture, and provides flexible application time.

Protects Against

• Powdery Mildew

Mode of Action

• Rhapsody’s effectiveness comes mainly from the bacillus subtilis strain KTSB 1015. This beneficial bacterium is naturally occurring in the soil, inhibits spore germination of fungi, stops fungal spore growth, and prevents the attachment of fungi to plant surfaces.

• It is contact multisite, including cell membrane disruption (FRAC 44), induced resistance, and root colonization.

Key Benefits

Some of the benefits include:

• Rhapsody delivers value beyond efficacy both bacterial and fungal control from a single product, broad soil activity and proven yield increases and uses optimize the grower's flexibility, enhancing global trade.

• Root growth- Plant Growth-Proven efficacy on enhanced root growth through drench application.

• Resistance Management- Uses multiple sites of action to target the disease, providing control and reducing the likelihood of resistance.

• Exempt from MRL- Exempt from the requirements of residue tolerance for export to global markets.

• Effective Protection- Fights fungal and bacterial diseases and can be an effective addition to an integrated disease management program. (Contact antifungal and antibacterial compounds- lipopeptides).

• Flexible Application- Four-hour re-entry interval and a zero-day pre-harvest interval make Rhapsody an excellent tool for late-season disease problems, right up to and including the day of harvest.

• Integrated Management Tool- Compatible with registered products including many micronutrients, insecticides and fungicides.