Sumitomo to debut fenpyrazamine in S Korea
Sumitomo Chemical is to launch its new fungicide, fenpyrazamine, in South Korea after gaining the first global registration for the active ingredient. It will be sold as Botrycide, in a 30% suspension concentrate formulation, for use on fruit and vegetables. Fenpyrazamine is effective against Botrytis spp. The company is aiming for further launches in Italy and Chile in 2012/13. The global brand name will be Prolectus.