Azoles (DMI Fungicides): Uses, Chemical & Trade Names, Mode of Action, and Target Diseases
08 February 2025, New Delhi: Azoles, classified under DMI fungicides, play a critical role in crop protection. They are systemic fungicides primarily known for inhibiting sterol biosynthesis, particularly through C14-demethylation.
Chemical Names and Trade Names
- Tebuconazole – Folicur
- Propiconazole – Tilt
- Hexaconazole – Contaf
- Difenoconazole – Score
Mode of Action
Azoles are systemic fungicides that inhibit sterol biosynthesis, a vital process for fungal cell membrane formation. This disruption prevents fungal growth and reproduction.
Target Diseases
- Leaf Spots
- Rusts
- Powdery Mildew
- Sheath Blight
- Anthracnose
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