- Resistance Management
- Compatibility
- Worker Safety & Flexibility
- Residue Tolerance
- Enviromental Stewardship
- Formulations
- Benefits
Summary
SONATA® fungicide provides excellent control of downy and powdery mildews and rusts, and is an excellent fit in resistance management programs where growers are looking for performance and value. With its 14-day activity, SONATA makes it an effective and economical biological partner in disease control programs. Based on a naturally occurring patented strain of Bacillus pumilus discovered and developed by AgraQuest's scientists, SONATA now has full approval by the EPA and can be applied in both conventional and organic disease control programs.
SONATA's performance has been confirmed by more than 300 efficacy field trials in high value specialty fruit and vegetable crops. SONATA provides:
- 14-day powdery mildew control
- Novel mode of action
- Resistance management
- 4-hour re-entry interval; 0-day pre-harvest interval
- Chemigation and Aerial application options
Resistance Management Tool
SONATA contains a unique, patented strain of Bacillus pumilus (QST 2808 strain) that produces an antifungal amino sugar compound. This compound disrupts cell metabolism and destroys cell walls, leading to the destruction of the cell and death of the plant pathogen. SONATA also creates a zone of inhibition on plant surfaces, preventing pathogens from establishing on the plant. This novel mode of action not only creates an effective fungicide, but also makes it very difficult for diseases to develop resistance. SONATA is therefore an important tool for growers in areas where resistance to conventional products has developed, and it will help to prevent the development of resistant pathogens when it is rotated in a control program with other registered fungicides.
Compatibility
SONATA is a flexible tank mix option and complements standard disease control programs. It is a liquid formulation with high suspensability and is compatible with registered products such as copper, sulfur and other foliar-applied micronutrients, insecticides and fungicides. SONATA is also compatible with use of non-penetrating, non-ionic products such as silicon surfactants.
SONATA Compatibility Chart (PDF)
Worker Safety & Flexibility
SONATA is safe for workers with just a 4 hour re-entry interval. Its zero-day preharvest interval makes SONATA an excellent tool for late season disease problems, right up to and including the day of harvest.
Residue Tolerance Exemption
SONATA is exempt from the requirements of a residue tolerance, helping growers meet "clean" food standards established by independent scientific certification systems. Also, an exported crop treated with SONATA is not subject to Codex import requirements.
Environmental Stewardship
SONATA is compatible with IPM programs. It is non-toxic to beneficial insects, mites, bees and other non-target organisms.
Formulations
SONATA is available in an aqueous suspension formulation. SONATA is is listed for use in organic production by OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute); SONATA and its uses meet the criteria defined in the NOP (National Organic Program) rules for use on organically produced crops.
Benefits
SONATA’s efficacy, biological nature, spectrum of activity, compatibility and mode of action make it an ideal tank-mix or rotational partner in a disease management program. SONATA has a cautiion label, with a 4-hour REI and a 0-Day PHI. It can be used prior to harvest without leaving unsightly deposits on fruit and foliage. Besides its safety to humans, plants and the environment, SONATA is safe to beneficial insects and mites, thus fitting well into biologically-based pest management programs.