Ornamental Growers Have New Adepidyn-Based Disease Control Tool

By Syngenta|March 10, 2022

Ornamental growers have a new tool to help them manage difficult diseases such as Fusarium, leaf spot, Botrytis, powdery mildew, and more. Postiva fungicide from Syngenta has been approved by the U.S. EPA for use in ornamental nurseries, greenhouses, and residential and commercial landscapes.

Postiva is the first fungicide available to ornamental growers powered by Adepidyn technology, a next-generation SDHI with better, longer-lasting disease control. Through a combination of Adepidyn technology and difenoconazole, a DMI (demethylation inhibitor) fungicide, in FRAC Groups 7 and 3, Postiva offers a strong defense against multiple pathogens while helping delay the development of resistance. It has also demonstrated strong activity against bacterial pathogens such as Pseudomonas spp. and Xanthomonas spp., broadening the spectrum of control for a complete plant protection treatment.

“With two active ingredients, Postiva is a powerful broad-spectrum fungicide for greenhouse and nursery growers looking to diversify their rotation programs,” says Nancy Rechcigl, Technical Services Manager for Ornamentals at Syngenta. “When applied, Postiva rapidly establishes a rainfast barrier of protection, preventing infection and disease progression. To stop diseases from spreading, growers should apply Postiva prior to or at the first sign of disease symptoms.”

Postiva can be applied by spray, drench, chemigation, or cold fogging to ornamentals, vegetable plants, and non-bearing fruit and nut plants grown for retail sales.

“Postiva makes an excellent rotation partner to diversify programs for more comprehensive and broader-spectrum control,” says Dean Mosdell, Ph.D., Technical Services Manager for Ornamentals at Syngenta. “By using Postiva in rotation with other fungicides, growers can create a robust disease and resistance management program.”