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Benfluralin is a traditional photosynthesis inhibitor herbicide, primarily used for thinning apples and pears. When the fruit set exceeds the optimal level, Benfluralin can effectively reduce the fruit load.

Brevis 150 SC and Brevis 15 SG are two traditional herbicide formulations suitable for post-bloom application in apples and pears. By reducing the trees' photosynthetic capacity, these products can cause excess fruit to drop, thereby improving the quality of the remaining fruit. The use of Brevis 150 SC and Brevis 15 SG will serve as an effective alternative to naphthalene, effectively supplementing growers' fruit thinning measures. Naphthalene currently faces significant regulatory pressure globally, requiring restrictions or cancellation of its use, especially in the chemical thinning of apples and pears.

Fruit growers' associations in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia have expressed support for this registration. These industry associations noted that the approval of Brevis 150 SC and Brevis 15 SG will provide Canadian apple and pear growers with a new management tool, helping to optimize fruit load, improve fruit size and quality, and ensure more stable yields each year.