Controlling apple scab and powdery mildew with the new fungicide DPX-LEM17

DPX-LEM17 is a new fungicide currently being developed by DuPont in the U. S., Canada and worldwide for control of a wide range of fungal diseases of cereals and specialty crops. DPX-LEM17 offers a biochemical site of action different from most commercially available fungicides, broad-spectrum control of both foliar and soilborne diseases, strong pre-infection as well as post-infection activity, a good balance of systemic uptake and persistence on the leaf surface and ultimately improved crop quality and yield. For U. S. apple growers, DPX-LEM17 controls both apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha). The high level of fungicidal activity from DPX-LEM17 against these diseases provides reliable disease control under heavy pressure while allowing flexibility in application timing and frequency. When used in programs with other fungicide classes like contacts (EBDC's, sulfur), QoI's, and DMI's, DPX-LEM17 is an effective tool for managing the risk of resistance development for all fungicide classes.