BASF's New Mechanism Fungicide Flufenoxadiazam Officially Initiates Registration, Expected to Launch in 2029

According to available information, Adapzo Active represents a major technological breakthrough in the pesticide industry—it is the world's first fungicide product based on histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibition mechanism. In March 2021, ISO announced its generic English name Flufenoxadiazam. This innovative achievement originates from BASF's robust R&D pipeline, reflecting the company's technological accumulation and innovative capabilities in soybean disease prevention and control. Asian Soybean Rust (ASR), as one of the most threatening diseases in soybean cultivation, has long plagued global agricultural production. Data shows that Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia account for 44% of global soybean production, but ASR's damage is extremely severe, potentially causing up to 90% yield loss in the absence of effective control measures. BASF Agricultural Solutions' Vice President of Fungicide Research points out that Adapzo Active has achieved breakthrough progress in ASR prevention ...