Pyrazophos is an organic compound used as a fungicide[1] and an insecticide.[3]

Uses

Pyrazophos is a systemic fungicide which is used in orchards, vineyards and vegetable crops against powdery mildew. In some instances, the compound is also an effective insecticide (e.g. against leaf-miner flies).[3]

History

The compound has been commercially available since 1970.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Ackermann, Peter; Margot, Paul; Müller, Franz (2000). "Fungicides, Agricultural". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. doi:10.1002/14356007.a12_085. ISBN 3527306730.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  3. ^ a b Shanmugasundaram, S.; Yeh, C.C.; Hartman, G.L.; Talekar, N.S. (1991). Vegetable Soybean Research Needs for Production and Quality Improvement (PDF). Taipei: Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center. pp. 88–89. ISBN 9789290580478. Retrieved 6 February 2016.

External links

  • Pyrazophos in the Pesticide Properties DataBase (PPDB)