Fungicides are pesticides used to kill parasitic fungi or their spores. [1][2] Fungi can cause serious damage in agriculture, resulting in losses of yield and quality. Fungicides are used both in agriculture …

Fungicide, any toxic substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of fungi. Fungicides are generally used to control parasitic fungi that either cause economic damage to crop or ornamental plants or endanger …

Jul 23, 2025 · Fungicides operate through diverse biological and chemical mechanisms to eliminate fungal organisms. Many target the fungal cell membrane, disrupting its integrity and causing the …

A fungicide is a specific type of pesticide that controls fungal disease by specifically inhibiting or killing the fungus causing the disease. Not all diseases caused by fungi can be adequately controlled by …

When you have determined that a fungicide is needed to prevent further damage from your particular plant problem, read the label and follow instructions. Any application of a fungicide that is not …

Fungicides are a vital tool in the agricultural and horticultural toolbox, helping to combat a broad spectrum of fungal diseases that can afflict crops and ornamental plants.

Fungicides are chemicals designed to treat or prevent plant disease. They can be sprayed on crops, applied to soil, or coated onto seeds together with insecticides. Fungicides have traditionally been …

Jan 20, 2022 · Fungicides are pesticides that kill or prevent the growth of fungi and their spores. They can be used to control fungi that damage plants, including rusts, mildews and blights. They might …

A fungicide is a specific type of pesticide that controls fungal disease by specifically inhibiting or killing the fungus that causes the disease. Not all diseases caused by fungi can be adequately controlled …

Mar 14, 2025 · Fungicides are another management tool that can be used to help protect the crop from fungal disease. How fungicides work to prevent or reduce infection varies. The main classifications …