BASF Merivon Fungicide – Superior Disease Control for Maximum Crop Potential
BASF Merivon is a cutting-edge fungicide designed to protect crops from yield losses due to major diseases such as Alternaria and Marssonina in apples.
With its innovative dual-mode action, Merivon® delivers more consistent performance for optimum crop protection and enhanced yield potential.
The advanced formulation ensures prolonged disease control, improved plant health, and superior resistance management, making it an ideal solution for commercial apple growers.
Composition
Merivon® fungicide is powered by two key active ingredients:
- Fluxapyroxad (Xemium®) – 21.26% w/w: A next-generation SDHI (Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor) that provides extended residual activity and strong binding to fungal pathogens.
- Pyraclostrobin – 21.26% w/w: A powerful strobilurin fungicide that disrupts mitochondrial respiration in fungal cells, ensuring broad-spectrum disease control.
Mode of Action
Merivon® utilizes a dual-action approach for superior disease control:
- Preventive Action: Forms a protective shield on the plant surface to inhibit fungal spore germination.
- Curative Action: Penetrates plant tissues and disrupts fungal respiration, stopping pathogen development.
Its translaminar and systemic properties allow deep absorption into leaves, ensuring long-lasting protection against fungal attacks.
Key Benefits
- Enhanced Disease Control: Effectively targets Alternaria and Marssonina in apples, preventing major yield losses.
- Superior Residual Activity: Longer protection periods due to the combined effect of Fluxapyroxad and Pyraclostrobin.
- Improved Crop Health: Strengthens plant defences, promoting overall vigour and better fruit quality.
- Resistance Management: Dual mode of action reduces the risk of resistance development in fungal populations.
- Rainfast and Highly Stable: Rapid absorption ensures effectiveness even after rainfall.
Recommended Crops
Merivon® is particularly effective in apple orchards, providing extended disease control for:
- Apples (Pyrus malus)
- Pears (Pyrus spp.)
- Other pome fruits (depending on local registration)
Target Diseases
This fungicide is specifically designed to combat high-risk fungal pathogens, including:
- Alternaria Leaf Blight (Alternaria spp.)
- Marssonina Leaf Spot (Marssonina spp.)
- Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera spp.) (secondary control)
- Scab (Venturia spp.) (under specific conditions)
Recommended Crops and Diseases
It is a very effective fungicide for the control of powdery mildew disease in Grapes, Premature leaf fall & Alternaria leaf spot disease in Apple, powdery mildew in Cucumber, Powdery mildew & Anthracnose in chilli and Early blight and Septoria leaf spot in Tomato.
Application Tips
- Use high-quality spray equipment for uniform coverage.
- Apply preventively before disease symptoms appear for maximum efficacy.
- Avoid excessive use to prevent resistance development.
Conclusion
BASF Merivon® is a game-changer for apple growers, offering consistent disease protection and enhanced yield potential. With its robust formulation and long-lasting effects, Merivon ensures healthier crops and better profitability.