Opus® 125
DISCONTINUED
We recommend Opera® | BASF Crop Solutions Australia as an alternative
Mode of action: Group 3 fungicide
Active ingredient(s): 125 g/L Epoxiconazole
Formulation: Suspension concentrate (SC)
When rust is the main disease threat, then Opus® may be the only fungicide you need. Crop protection is all about risk management, so consider the extent of the disease threat to your wheat or barley when deciding between the premium protection of Opera or the more targeted control of Opus.
Key benefits
- Wider disease spectrum than alternative DMI fungicides
- Cost-effective option when rust is the main disease threat
- Triple action control, with preventative, curative and eradicant activity
- Superior control of leaf and strip rust in wheat and leaf rust in barley
How it works
Opus® 125 is a broad-spectrum contact and systemic fungicide. It is taken up via the stem and leaves and is translocated upwards and outwards. Thorough coverage of the crop is necessary for best results.
Check the crop regularly for any symptoms of disease infection. Apply as soon as disease is present as set out in Directions for Use in the product label.
Questions and Answers from the Field
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Does fungicide get rid of powdery mildew, leaf scald, net blotch and stripe rust?
Opus 125 is a broad-spectrum contact and systemic fungicide that can get rid of powdery mildew, leaf scald, net blotch and stripe rust in barley and wheat crops. Opus 125 offers a wider disease spectrum than alternative DMI fungicides and is effective at getting rid of a range of diseases that affect barley and wheat crops.
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Does wheat need fungicide?
Wheat crops need fungicide to prevent a range of diseases such as leaf rust and powdery mildew. Opus 125 offers a wider disease spectrum than alternative DMI fungicides and is a highly effective fungicide for wheat crops.
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How are fungicides classified on the basis of mode of action?
Opus 125 mode of action is a Group 3 fungicide that offers highly effective crop protection. Group 3 fungicides are demethylation inhibitor (DMI) fungicides which disrupt the growth of cell walls in fungi.
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What is the mode of action of Epoxiconazole?
The mode of action of Epoxiconazole is a Group 3 fungicide known as Opus 125, which is a product of BASF. Opus 125 offers a wider disease spectrum than alternative DMI fungicides and its active ingredient, Epoxiconazole, offers triple action control for barley and wheat crops.
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What is the mode of action of Opus 125?
The mode of action for Opus 125 is a Group 3 fungicide. Opus 125 offers triple action control and its mode of action effectively eradicates a range of diseases in wheat and barley crops.
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What stage do you spray barley?
Barley crops should be sprayed when conditions favour disease development – and preferably prior to development of diseases in the crop. Opus 125 is a fungicide that provides highly effective disease control and can be sprayed on barley crops. If leaf scald is present in the barley crop, aim to apply Opus 125 during early tillering.
