Fundatis® Herbicide POWERED BY ISOFLEX® ACTIVE OVERVIEW
Fundatis® herbicide powered Isoflex® active by will be available for use this autumn pre- and peri-emergence in winter wheat and pre-emergence in winter barley. It will come as a ZC formulation containing two active ingredients, Isoflex® active and Beflubutamid, which are new to the market in Great Britain.
Isoflex® active is the trade name of Bixlozone, a new herbicide ingredient from the isoxazolidine family discovered and developed by the FMC research and development organization. It offers growers operational flexibility and lasting control of key grass weeds, including those with developed resistance to other herbicides, as well as some broadleaf weeds.
FAQ'S
What is its mode of action?
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The mode of action is totally new to the cereal herbicide market. It acts by inhibiting the ability of susceptible weeds to produce carotenoids, molecules which are vital to photosynthesis. Inhibition of carotenoids leads to the characteristic bleaching and colour-change symptoms observed in weeds treated with Fundatis® Herbicide powered by Isoflex® active.
What weeds does it target?
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Fundatis® Herbicide powered by Isoflex® active has activity on a broad range of weeds, including activity against key grassweeds such as blackgrass, ryegrass and annual meadow grass. It also provides control of a wide range of broadleaf weeds.
What crops is it suitable for use in?
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Trials have shown Fundatis® Herbicide powered by Isoflex® active to be safe in cereals, oilseed rape, potatoes, sugar beet, maize, and pulse crops.
The first product utilising Fundatis® Herbicide powered by Isoflex® active to be brought to market will be for use in Winter Wheat & Winter Barley.
When can I apply it?
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Fundatis® herbicide powered Isoflex® active by will be available for use this autumn pre- and peri-emergence in winter wheat and pre-emergence in winter barley.
Can it help tackle resistant weeds?
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Fundatis® Herbicide powered Isoflex® active's mode of action is new to the UK Cereal market and will bring a novel tool to farmers armouries. Use of new chemistry, alongside existing products, can contribute to an effective resistance management strategy.
Can it be tank mixed with other products?
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Yes, following extensive field trials and testing we are confident in Fundatis® Herbicide powered Isoflex® active's ability to be very flexible and easily tank mixed or sequenced with other approved products, a key component of integrated weed management.
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