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MURAL TECHNICAL BULLETIN

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Product OverviewMural™ fungicide provides broad spectrum control of root and foliar diseases in ornamental, vegetable plants, trees and shrubs.

Mural is powered by two active ingredients: Solatenol® fungicide, a third generation SDHI (succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor), and Heritage™ fungicide, the industry standard for broad spectrum disease control. Solatenol provides strong protection at low use rates and the active ingredient of Heritage, azoxystrobin, offers excellent systemic activity as a strobilurin fungicide. Mural can help protect plants from root to leaf tip with both its translaminar and systemic movement. This fungicide has protectant and early curative properties; applications should begin prior to or at the first sign of disease for most effective control.

Mode of ActionMural inhibits energy production of fungal pathogens by interfering with respiration in the mitochondria at different sites. Solatenol belongs to the chemical group of pyrazole carboxamides (FRAC Group 7) and inhibits complex II respiration within the mitochondrial membrane, acting on the succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) enzyme. The lipophilic properties of Solatenol allow it to bind and penetrate into the cuticle and waxy layers of leaves and flowers, inhibiting spore germination, penetration and mycelial growth. Azoxystrobin belongs to the quinone outside inhibitors (QoI) fungicide group and Strobilurin class of chemistry (FRAC Group 11). Azoxystrobin inhibits mitochondrial respiration in fungi by binding to the cytochrome b complex at the ubiquinol oxidase site, blocking electron transfer between cytochrome b and c. Azoxystrobin has translaminar and systemic activity, providing protection by inhibiting spore germination, infection, mycelial growth and sporulation.

Spectrum of ActivityMural is highly active against a wide range of fungal pathogens and is labeled to treat a broad range of root and foliar diseases in ornamental and vegetable plants.

DISEASES* CROP APPLICATIONConifer BlightsIncluding: Phomopsis Blight (Phomopsis juniperovora), Tip Blight (Sirococcus strobilinus)

TreesShrubs

Foliar

Flower BlightsIncluding: Colletotrichum spp., Elsinoe spp., Botrytis cinerea, Didymella spp.

OrnamentalsCucurbitsFruiting VegetablesTomatoes

Foliar

Leaf Blights/Leaf SpotsIncluding: Alternaria spp., Cladosporium spp., Colletotrichum spp., Peronospora spp., Cylindrocladium spp., Entomosporium spp., Myrothecium spp., Cercospora spp.

OrnamentalsCucurbitsFruiting VegetablesTomatoes

Foliar

Powdery MildewIncluding: Erysiphe spp., Sphaerotheca spp., Microsphaera spp., Podosphaera spp.

OrnamentalsCucurbitsFruiting VegetablesTomatoes

Foliar & DrenchVegetables: Foliar Only

RustsIncluding: Melampsora occidentalis, Puccinia spp., Phragmidium spp., Gymnosporangium spp.

Ornamentals Foliar & Drench

Shoot/Stem DiseasesIncluding: Phytophthora spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Sclerotium rolfsii

OrnamentalsFruiting Vegetables

Foliar & DrenchVegetables: Foliar Only

Soilborne DiseasesIncluding: Rhizoctonia spp., Fusarium spp., Sclerotium rolfsii, Sclerotinia spp.

Ornamentals Foliar & Drench

*Not all pathogens are listed

Chemical and Physical PropertiesMural contains 0.30 lb of azoxystrobin and 0.15 lb of benzovindiflupyr, the active ingredient of Solatenol, per pound.

SOLATENOL AZOXYSTROBINChemical name N-[(1RS,4SR)-9-(dichloromethylene)-

1,2,3,4=tetrahydro-1,4-m ethanonaphthalen-5-yl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methylpyrazole-4-carboxamide: ISO common name: benzovindiflupyr

methyl (E)-2-{2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}-3-methoxyacrylate

Molecular formula C18H15Cl2F2N3O C22H17N3O5

Molecular weight 398.24 403.40Melting point 147-151° F 116° FVapor pressure (25°C): 3.2 x 10-9 Pa (25° C): 1.1 x 10-13 kpaWater solubility (25°C): 0.98 ppm (20° C): 6.0mg/lPartition coefficient Log P: 4.32 Log P: 2.5 (20° C)

Application SitesMural is labeled for application on container, bench, flat, plug, liner, bed or field-grown ornamental crops in greenhouses, shade-houses, lath houses, outdoor nurseries, retail nurseries and vegetable transplants grown for resale to consumers. It is also labeled for application to ornamental plants in commercial landscapes.

Application Methods and Use RecommendationsApplications may be made as a foliar spray, directed spray to the stem or base of plant, or by drench to containers. It may also be applied in block, alternating spray or tank-mix programs with other plant protection products. All types of spray equipment commonly used for making ground and aerial applications will be compatible with this product.

Foliar applicationProposed foliar use rates are 4-7 oz./100 gallons.

Drench applicationProposed drench use rates are 2-3 oz./100 gallons.

CONTROL OF BOTRYTIS ON GERANIUM

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Mural provides effective control of Botrytis, a disease that commonly affects geranium crops.

Resistance ManagementSince resistance development cannot be predicted, use of this product should conform to resistance management strategies established for the crop and use area.

Mural contains two fungicides: Solatenol, a SDHI in FRAC Group 7, and azoxystrobin, a strobilurin in FRAC Group 11. Fungal pathogens can develop resistance to products with the same mode of action if they are used repeatedly. They should not be alternated or tank mixed with any fungicide to which resistance has already developed.

Key Resistance Management Practices– Apply no more than two sequential applications unless

otherwise stated in the crop section of the label.– When tank mixing or alternating, use an effective

partner – one that provides satisfactory disease control when used alone at the mixture rate.

– Apply early in the crop production cycle to minimize fungal pressure from listed diseases.

Formulation, Adjuvants and Tank MixingMural is formulated as a water-dispersible granule (WDG) using the Pepite Technology process. This manufacturing method produces WDGs that have enhanced use characteristics compared to other formulation types.

Mural dissolves immediately in water and is compatible with many commonly used fungicides, liquid fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and biological control products. To determine physical compatibility with other chemicals, it is recommended to conduct a jar test. The addition of a non-silicone based adjuvant at the recommended use rate is recommended to enhance coverage on hard-to-wet plant foliage.

SporeGermination

Penetration /Infection

MyceliumGrowth

Lesion Formation Sporulation

©2015 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local Extension Service to ensure registration status. Every Flower Tells a Story™, Heritage™, Mural™, Solatenol®, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Pageant® is a registered trademark of BASF.

GS 425.38003-2393 (9/15) SCP 840-00001-B

TIMING OF APPLICATION

Highly Active

Highly Active

Limited Activity

Limited Activity

SOLATENOL

AZOXYSTROBIN