Bayer's New Fluazinam-Benzamide Fungicide Launched in India, Specifically Targeting Rice Sheath Blight

Published Jul 17, 2025

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Core Tip: According to the World Agricultural Chemical Network's Chinese website, Bayer recently announced that its new fungicide Felujit has officially launched in India. The product was specifically developed for preventing and controlling rice blast disease, capable of providing comprehensive protection for all parts of rice plants. According to Bayer's statement, Felujit will be comprehensively promoted in India's primary rice-growing states starting in July.

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Felujit's core advantage lies in its unique formula, combining two active ingredients: Penflufen and Tebuconazole. This dual-action mechanism can effectively inhibit the growth of Rhizoctonia, the pathogen causing sheath blight. By acting throughout the entire plant, Felujit can control the spread of sheath blight from its roots, providing continuous protection for rice growth. Felujit's single spray effect is significantly superior to similar products currently on the market, with an effective prevention and control time more than twice the existing standard. This means farmers using Felujit do not need to perform multiple sprays frequently, thereby significantly saving time and labor costs. This characteristic is particularly important for rice growers, especially in areas with tight labor resources. Against the backdrop of global food security facing numerous challenges, rice, as one of the world's primary food crops, requires critical disease prevention and control. The ...
Source: Foodmate

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