BASF, a global leader in agricultural solutions, recently introduced Revycare®, a revolutionary fungicide that promises to redefine citrus black spot (CBS) control for South African farmers. Revycare® is the first fungicide introduced to the South African market that contains Revysol®, an innovative isopropanol-azole. It is combined with F500® , the company’s proven leading strobilurin on the market, to offer an unparalleled solution for citrus growers.

Revysol® sets a new benchmark in fungicide technology. Its unique molecular structure enables superior systemic and translaminar movement within leaves, ensuring thorough disease control and prolonged protection throughout the crop growth stages. The
company is currently reviewing the innovative Revysol® as a solution for various other diseases over different crops. “At BASF, we are dedicated to continuous innovation to address the evolving challenges faced by farmers,” said Rita van der Merwe, Portfolio Manager for speciality crops at BASF Agricultural Solutions (South Africa).

“Revycare® represents a significant advancement in the fight against CBS, offering comprehensive protection with a simplified application process. Additionally, thanks to the combination with F500®, it ensures complete control by targeting the fungus at all stages
of development,” she said, explaining that the isopropanol component in Revysol® acts as a “hook” that inhibits the target enzyme, effectively killing the fungus.

“This unique mechanism ensures high efficacy and selectivity, providing robust protection against CBS.”

Key Benefits of Revycare®:

• Simplified Spray Mixture: Revycare® eliminates the need for mancozeb and oils in spray mixtures, significantly reducing the complexity and cost of application. This innovation allows for a streamlined approach to CBS control, saving farmers time and resources.
• Extended Control Window: The advanced formulation of Revycare® provides an added application window, ensuring extended control of latent infections. This ensures that growers can achieve consistent and reliable protection throughout the fruit growing season.
• Favourable Ecological Profile: Revycare® is safe for the environment, exhibiting low toxicity to non-target species such as birds, mammals, soil organisms, and bees.
• Increased market access: Revycare®’s favourable residue profile is crucial for meeting the stringent requirements of export markets, addressing the concerns related to mancozeb restrictions.

With the introduction of Revycare® and various other pipeline products under review, it is clear that BASF continues to lead the way in agricultural innovation, delivering products that meet farmers’ evolving needs and contribute to sustainable agriculture.

“As BASF, we remain dedicated to developing unique solutions that simplify farm management and reduce complexity. By providing a product with a good regulatory profile, excellent efficacy, and high selectivity, BASF enables farmers to achieve excellent disease control while maintaining sustainability,” concluded Vikesh Vallabh, Country Manager for BASF Agricultural Solutions: Southern Africa.

Source: BASF