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Crop Solutions Australia
Polyram® DF Fungicide By BASF - Australia Packshot

Polyram® DF

Fungicide

Creating more attractive fruit and vegetables

Mode of action: Group M3 fungicide
Active ingredient(s): 700 g/kg Metiram
Formulation: Water dispersible granules

There’s no other fungicide quite like Polyram® DF, formulated as hollow granules with 14% zinc content. The granules dissolve quickly and are easy to mix. The zinc-based formulation makes it much softer on the crop and provides an added nutrient benefit. The result is a better finish, especially noticeable in smooth-skinned fruit crops like apples and table grapes, and leafy vegetable crops. Polyram produces more saleable potatoes, lettuces, onions, brassicas, cucurbits, stone and pome fruit and more.

 

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Key benefits

  • Unique formulation
  • Increase crop yield
  • Group M3 fungicide

How it works

Polyram® DF is a non-systemic, preventative fungicide that forms a protective barrier on the plant’s surface.

Polyram’s active ingredient, metiram, kills the fungus after it has germinated from the spore and before it penetrates the plant. Within the fungal cell, amino acid production is interrupted and the cell stops growing.

Once the fungus has established itself within the plant, Polyram – like many other protectant fungicides – is ineffective.

Polyram is also a softer and safer option for use in selected Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. It has a strong beneficial insect safety profile and is compatible with most insecticides and other fungicides. However, to be sure of compatibility with any particular product, check with your local dealer first.

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Questions and Answers from the Field

  • How do you apply fungicide to grapes?

    To apply Polyram DF fungicide spray to grapes, application can start at bud burst. Polyram DF fungicide spray is a unique formulation that can be applied to grapes and forms a protective barrier on the plant’s surface and increases crop yield. 

  • How do you control fungus in bulb onions?

    To control fungus in bulb onions, use Polyram DF fungicide spray. Polyram DF fungicide spray is made with a unique formulation that is highly effective – protecting bulb onions from fungus and protecting against diseases in a number of other fruit and vegetable crops.

  • How do you get rid of fungus on cabbage?

    While it’s not possible to get rid of fungus on cabbage once established, you can use Polyram DF fungicide spray as a preventative. Polyram DF fungicide spray is a highly effective unique formulation that can be applied to cabbage and forms a protective barrier on the plant’s surface to prevent fungus and increase crop yield.

  • How do you get rid of fungus on potatoes?

    While it’s not possible to get rid of fungus on potatoes once established, you can use Polyram DF fungicide spray as a preventative. Polyram DF fungicide spray is a highly effective unique formulation that can be applied to potatoes and forms a protective barrier on the plant’s surface to prevent fungus and increase crop yield.

  • How do you protect capsicum plants?

    To protect capsicum plants from fungus, use Polyram DF fungicide spray. Polyram DF is a non-systemic, preventative fungicide that forms a protective barrier on the plant’s surface and is the ideal product to protect capsicum plants. 

  • How do you treat a scab on a pear or apple tree?

    While it’s not possible to get rid of fungus on a pear or apple tree once established, you can use Polyram DF fungicide spray as a preventative. Polyram DF fungicide spray is a zinc-based formulation that is much softer on the crop and provides an added nutrient benefit. The result is a better finish, especially noticeable in smooth-skinned fruit crops like apples and pears. 

  • How do you treat banana fungus?

    While it’s not possible to get rid of fungus on banana once established, you can use Polyram DF fungicide spray as a preventative treatment. Polyram DF fungicide spray is the best alternative for broad-spectrum disease protection that promotes a better-quality finish for banana and other crops. 

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