BASF

Last updated January 31, 2026

319

Innovation Areas

13,244

Inventors

154

Collaborations

Mefentrifluconazole derivative seed coatings: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Crop loss from soil-borne pathogens during germination creates significant yield risk, which is mitigated through the application of targeted fungicidal barriers to propagation material. This engineering of the seed-soil interface ensures early-stage plant health and reduces chemical waste compared to broadcast spraying.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Mefentrifluconazole derivative seed coatings?

Insufficient crop pathogen protection

(22)evidences

Existing treatments fail to adequately suppress diverse harmful fungi across various plant species. Effective control prevents crop yield loss and systemic plant degradation.

Crop fungal pathogen resistance

(22)evidences

Existing fungicidal compounds face diminishing efficacy due to evolving pathogen strains. Developing novel chemical scaffolds overcomes cross-resistance and ensures crop protection.

Fungicide resistance to qo inhibitors

(7)evidences

The presence of the F129L amino acid substitution in mitochondrial cytochrome b renders standard Qo inhibitors ineffective. Overcoming this specific genetic mutation restores control over resistant phytopathogenic populations.

Phytopathogenic fungal resistance

(3)evidences

Early stage plant propagation material is highly susceptible to soil-borne and systemic fungal infections. Preventing these infections at the seed stage avoids irreversible yield loss and poor seedling establishment.

Phytopathogenic fungal resistance

(3)evidences

Crop loss and seed degradation caused by fungal pathogens. Mitigating this risk ensures higher germination rates and agricultural yield stability.