Flexible Sclerotinia Protection for Kiwifruit
Sclerotinia infections that can occur during and after flowering is a critical risk for New Zealand kiwifruit growers, especially in wet or humid conditions that favour infection and rapid disease development.
TIMOREX GOLD® is an effective fungicide formulated from the plant extract tea tree oil. Containing over 100 active compounds, it delivers unique multiple modes of action that target various stages of the fungal life cycle. It disrupts fungal cell walls and membranes rapidly causing the death of fungal cells.
“Because TIMOREX GOLD® is a stable botanical extract, rather than a living bio-fungicide, it doesn’t need specific weather conditions to work well” explains Paul Hassan, Syngenta Technical Services Lead. “It acts directly on the Sclerotinia fungus, providing immediate and dependable protection exactly when growers need it most.”
Key advantages over live bio-fungicides
While live bio-fungicides rely on colonising flower surfaces and fruitlets, TIMOREX GOLD® offers several practical advantages:
- Immediate protection without the wait: Acts directly on the Sclerotinia fungus, providing instant protection against infection without needing to wait for a living barrier to establish.
- Dependable in unpredictable weather: Reliably destroys fungal membranes, no matter what the weather condition are.
- Easy storage: 3-year guaranteed shelf life at room temperature, with no refrigeration required, eliminating the risk of applying a product based on living organisms, that can lose viability over time when not stored correctly.
- Tank mix flexibility: Mix freely without the risk of other fungicides interfering with the product's performance, streamlining your spraying programme
To learn more about incorporating TIMOREX GOLD® into your kiwifruit crop protection programme this spring, speak to your local Syngenta Territory Manager or review the TIMOREX GOLD® technote.
