• Exciting Orondis Vip brings powerful new fungicide active for brassica growers
• Advanced replacement for Orondis Plus + Amistar for use in allium & salad disease control programmes
• Complementary two-component fungicide, with exceptional downy mildew control

New Orondis Vip from Syngenta now gives brassica, allium and leafy salad growers the exceptional disease protection powers of Oxathiapiprolin (OXTP), in combination with the highly systemic and well-proven Metalaxyl-M.

Orondis Vip will also supersede the existing use of Orondis Plus + Amistar that has been an industry-standard fungicide for allium and leafy salad growers.

Welcoming the full approval for Orondis Vip, Syngenta Field Technical Manager, Simon Jackson, highlighted the new fungicide provides consistent protection even in the most challenging conditions. “The two complementary active ingredients work synergistically within a single easy-to-use product, to provide internal and external leaf protection.

“The powerful control of OXTP is especially valuable in delivering dependable high-performance control of downy mildew – where damaging infections will significantly reduce marketable yield in brassicas, alliums and salad crops.”

Trials results with Orondis Vip in brassica and leafy salad fungicide programmes was on show for growers to see and discuss at the Syngenta Vegetable Innovation Site in Lincolnshire last week (8-9 October).

Effective disease protection is achieved by OXTP rapidly binding into the waxy leaf surface, and then working through the leaf structure to give extended periods of control before disease spreads.

“That’s particularly effective for downy mildew spores spread by wind and rain splash; giving the highest level of protection in the very conditions most conducive to infection and when other fungicides may struggle,” Simon points out.

OXTP disrupts critical processes within the disease spore cells and breaks down lipid movement between plasma walls, which renders the spore unviable. Furthermore, Metalaxyl-M inhibits rRNA synthesis within the disease cells to stop protein production and growth. Together, the two actions assure maximum efficacy, while effectively managing fungicide resistance.

“The combination of actives and outstanding potency enables effective control at low rates of use that is beneficial for fresh vegetable producers,” adds Simon. The application rate is the same 0.5 l/ha for all crops on the label, with two applications permitted for brassicas and alliums.

In addition to leafy salad crops, Orondis Vip is also approved on the label for herb crops and edible flowers that are important high-value niche markets for some growers.  

“Orondis Vip offers superior downy mildew control through its novel and proven modes of action, protecting both new growth and mature plants under high disease pressure,” advises Simon. “It gives reliable season-long protection, with better disease control, compared to standard treatments, for improved crop quality and yields.”