Allegro fungicide only product on market for control of white mold in soybeans

Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of the Allegro® 500F fungicide label to include claims for both control and suppression of white mold in soybeans.

White mold is caused by a soil-borne fungus, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, which thrives in cool, wet conditions and creates white, cotton-like stem lesions that impact yield, plant stand and seed quality.

“White mold is becoming more prevalent and a top-of-mind concern for soybean growers across Canada,” says Eric Phillips, Fungicides and Insecticides Product Lead with Syngenta Canada. “With the expanded label, Allegro fungicide can be applied to help growers proactively manage this disease.”

As part of the label expansion, Allegro is registered for two white mold application rates: a rate range of 0.88 L/ha–1.17 L/ha for control of white mold and a reduced rate of 0.44 L/ha for suppression of white mold.

The full application rate should be used when a white mold-susceptible variety has been planted, or if the field has a history of severe white mold pressure.

Growers can use the reduced application rate for Allegro in combination with resistant varieties for enhanced disease suppression and protection. Consult the product label for additional information.

Allegro is a broad-spectrum fungicide containing the active ingredient fluazinam from the pyridinamine class of chemistry (Group 29).

With this label expansion, Allegro is currently the only fungicide product with a white mold control claim in soybeans.

“Allegro offers flexibility of use across multiple crops, including dry beans and potatoes, where the product already has a strong reputation,” says Phillips, adding, “we’re pleased to be able to add soybeans to the list of crops that can benefit from its disease management properties.”

Source: Syngenta Canada