Cyproconazole
Description
Cyproconazole is a systemic fungicide belonging to the triazole chemical class. It is widely applied in modern agriculture to manage various fungal pathogens that threaten the health and productivity of essential food and industrial crops.
The primary mechanism of action involves inhibiting the biosynthesis of ergosterol within fungal cells. By disrupting the cell wall integrity and hindering essential enzymatic pathways, cyproconazole successfully halts the metabolic activity of the fungus, leading to its eventual eradication.
This active ingredient is predominantly used on cereal crops such as wheat, barley, and rye, as well as sugar beets and coffee. It demonstrates high efficacy against rust diseases, powdery mildew, septoria, leaf spot complexes, and cercospora leaf spot, acting both as a preventive and curative treatment.
Application features highlight the substance's rapid systemic absorption, which allows it to translocate throughout the plant tissues, providing comprehensive protection. Its performance remains stable under various environmental conditions, though proper timing and dosage adherence are critical for achieving the best agricultural results.
Safety precautions during handling and application include wearing protective equipment such as masks, chemical-resistant gloves, and safety goggles. As an active pesticide, it must be handled according to local environmental regulations, ensuring that runoff into water bodies is prevented and safety intervals for harvest are strictly maintained.
Status in the European Union
Not approved in the EU
- CAS number
- 94361-06-5
- Category (EU)
- FU - Fungicide
- Approved from
- 01.06.2011
- Approval until
- 31.05.2021
- ADI
- 0.02 mg/kg bw/day
- ARfD
- 0.02 mg/kg bw
- AOEL
- 0.02 mg/kg bw/day
Regulatory status data: EU Pesticides Database © European Union, CC BY 4.0. EU status is for reference only and does not replace national registration in your country.