Triazole group Fungicide, systemic. Seed dressing fungicide which controls seed borne diseases in wheat and groundnut.
Systemic, protective, curative & eradicant action. Rapidly absorbed into the vegetative parts of the plant, with translocation principally acropetally. Triazole group Fungicide
Triazole group Fungicide, systemic
Tebuconazole is a triazole fungicide, which inhibits mycelial growth by inhibiting biosynthesis of lipids (sterol) in various fungi.
Tebuconazole (RS)-1-p-chlorophenyl-4,4-dimethyl-3-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)pentan-3-ol
Tebuconazole is not a medical substance. It is a triazole fungicide used in agriculture to control fungal diseases in crops [1]. It is available in various formulations, including liquids, granules, and wettable powders, and is applied to crops by spraying or dusting [1].
Here are some key points about tebuconazole:
- Mode of action: Tebuconazole works by interfering with the biosynthesis of ergosterol, a component of fungal cell membranes. This disrupts the fungus's ability to grow and reproduce [1].
- Target diseases: Tebuconazole is effective against a broad spectrum of fungal diseases, including rusts, smuts, mildews, and blights [1].
- Crops: Tebuconazole is used on a wide variety of crops, including cereals, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and ornamentals [1].
Safety:
- Tebuconazole is considered to be moderately toxic to humans [2].
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified tebuconazole as a possible carcinogen (category C) [2].
- It is important to follow all label directions when using tebuconazole to minimize the risk of exposure.