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


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.


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 Features | Benefits |
Excellent systemic movement and dual action | Controls pathogens on the surface and within the plant tissue, delivering complete protection including new growth |
L ow use rate per hectare | Cost-effective disease management Reduced active ingredient load |
Two complementary modes of action | Reduced risk of resistance |
Dual Systemic Activity | Translaminar and acropetal movement within plant tissues Protects treated and untreated plant surfaces |
Strong binding to plant wax layer | Extended protection of new growth Long-lasting residual control |


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.

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 | |
Usage | Greenhouse and outdoor grown roses |
Target | Powdery mildew |
Rate of Use | 0.3 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.



















