Syngenta Korea's 'Mirae Bit®', Will It Become the Definitive Solution for Soybean Wilt and Mummy Disease?

Syngenta Korea's 'Mirae Bit® (Pidiflumethopen Liquid Suspension)' has been registered as the first domestic fungicide for soybean wilt disease and mummy disease. Pidiflumethopen is the only active ingredient registered for soybean wilt disease and mummy disease, which are expected to increase due to recent abnormal climate conditions. Syngenta Korea anticipates that its flagship product Mirae Bit will provide an effective solution for soybean farmers. Wilt disease is a soil-borne pathogenic disease where infected plants' vascular tissues rot and growth becomes stunted. Mummy disease is transmitted from infected plant tissues or seeds where mycelium overwinters, and it can quickly invade in humid environments, making control difficult with strong pathogen survivability. While these diseases occur in various crops, they particularly impact soybeans by simultaneously reducing yield and quality, making early prevention essential. However, until now, there were no registered control ...