Pyraclostrobin: An Important Fungicide for Modern Agriculture
Signum is a broad-spectrum fungicide belonging to the group known as strobilurins. These fungicides work by inhibiting mitochondrial respiration in fungal cells. Specifically, Signum targets complex III in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, preventing the transfer of electrons from bc1 complexes to cytochrome c. This blockade disrupts ATP production within fungal cells, effectively stopping their growth and reproduction. Wit... morePyraclostrobin: An Important Fungicide for Modern Agriculture
Signum is a broad-spectrum fungicide belonging to the group known as strobilurins. These fungicides work by inhibiting mitochondrial respiration in fungal cells. Specifically, Signum targets complex III in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, preventing the transfer of electrons from bc1 complexes to cytochrome c. This blockade disrupts ATP production within fungal cells, effectively stopping their growth and reproduction. Without energy from respiration, fungi cannot carry out essential cellular processes and are unable to infect or damage crops.
Spectrum of Disease Control
Due to its novel mode of action, Signum provides effective control over many important plant fungal diseases. It inhibits a wide variety of fungal pathogens across numerous crop types. Some of the key diseases Signum is used against include:
- Powdery mildews: Pyraclostrobin is highly effective against numerous powdery mildew fungi that can infect crops like grapes, cucurbits, apples, strawberries, and more.