Mural: The smart choice for rose Growers

Superior Powdery Mildew control in roses: Less product, more protection

Launch of Mural 45 WG
Mr. Hubers Marcel Technical Manager and Sustainability Lead Ornamentals and Garden EAME at Syngenta Professional Solutions.

Prior to being approved for the market, any plant protection product undergoes stringent scrutiny by relevant bodies to ascertain the product is not harmful to humans and does not pose any adverse risks to the ecological system. This was vividly demonstrated by the countless data and infographic presentations shown by Daisy Ng’eno and Marcel Hubbers during the launch of Mural at a Nairobi Hotel.

Mural represents the cutting edge in fungicide technology for rose production. Its unique combination of active ingredients, low use rate, and extended protection makes it an invaluable tool for growers seeking to optimize their disease management programs and maximize crop quality and yield.

With an advanced fungicide technology for superior powdery mildew control in roses in greenhouses and outdoor production, MURAL® has dual-action, broad-spectrum protection, powered by SOLATENOL® technology and azoxystrobin.

Mr. Eric Kimunguyi, CEO AAK Grow, The Chief Guest.
Ms. Stella Simiyu, Director Regulatory Affairs , Africa and Middle East Crop Life, Guest Speaker

Technical Overview

Mural combines two powerful active ingredients: Azoxystrobin (30%) Group 11 FRAC, Quinone outside Inhibitor (QoI) and Benzovindiflupyr (SOLATENOL)

Group 7 FRAC, Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor (SDHI)

Key FeaturesBenefits
Excellent systemic movement and dual actionControls pathogens on the surface and within the plant tissue, delivering complete protection including new growth
L ow use rate per hectareCost-effective disease management Reduced active ingredient load
Two complementary modes of actionReduced risk of resistance
Dual Systemic ActivityTranslaminar and acropetal movement within plant tissues Protects treated and untreated plant surfaces
Strong binding to plant wax layerExtended protection of new growth Long-lasting residual control
Kazim Say Commercial Head AME, RU and KAZBEC, Syngenta Proffesional Solutions
Margaret Njambi, Global Technical Manager Ornamentals Syngenta Professional Solutions

Crop Safety

Mural demonstrates good crop tolerance on many rose varieties. However, as not all varieties have been tested under all conditions, it is recommended to conduct a small-scale phytotoxicity test before widespread application.

IPM Compatibility

Mural ’s selective activity makes it compatible with many beneficial insects and mites used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Always consult with your IPM specialist for specific recommendations.

Mural provides excellent and long-lasting activity when applied preventively.

Mode of Action

Azoxystrobin Inhibits spore germination and early fungal development by disrupting

mitochondrial respiration.

Solatenol Blocks succinate dehydrogenase in fungal mitochondria, halting energy production.

Rqsebellah Myra Etindi displaying the newly launched product

Application Guidelines

Formulation Wettable Granules (WG)

Application timing

Preventative or early curative at spray interval of 7-14 days, depending on disease pressure

Cycles

Maximum two applications per crop cycle.

Usage of recommendations
UsageGreenhouse and outdoor grown roses
TargetPowdery mildew
Rate of Use0.3 kg/Ha

Powdery mildew resistance management

Mural contains two active ingredients – azoxystrobin, a strobilurin fungicide in Group 11 and benzovindiflupyr, a succinyl dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) in Group 7. Resistance management strategies may include rotating with products having different modes of action or limiting the total number of applications per season.

Risper Wambuit takes guests through Registration
Victor Juma, Business Manager Sub Sahara Africa, Syngenta Professional Solutions
M-Jay, Mc of the Day
The Elgon team, Ready to Distribute the product
The Amiran Team, Ready to Distribute the Product
Entertainments
Daisy Ngeno, Products Biologist Lead, AME, RU and KAZBEC Syngenta Professional Solutions
Mr. Palani of PJ Dave Flora
Mr. Nirzar Jundre of Black Tulips Group
A Researcher, Davis Onyancha of Kenya Pollen
Mr. Paul Njeru Of Amiran
Business Time
Some of the growers in attendance
Trials Team
Researchers
The Syngenta Team
Mr. Kennedy Onyango, Marketing Manager and Sustainability Lead East Africa Syngenta Professional Solutions
One of the growers in attendance
Mural 45 WG is officially Launched