Wedoany.com Report on Mar 13th, Vive Crop Protection has launched the new fungicide Phobos FC360 in Canada. The product, which has received Canadian registration, is a next-generation foliar treatment designed to improve disease control and crop leaf performance.
This fungicide utilizes Allosperse delivery technology, with prothioconazole as the active ingredient. It belongs to the Group 3 fungicide class and is widely used for controlling major crop diseases. Phobos FC360 is approved for use on key crops such as canola, spring wheat, winter wheat, barley, chickpeas, pulses, and specialty crops.
Canadian agriculture often faces variable weather and high disease pressure. Vive Crop Protection states that Phobos FC360 is specifically designed to adapt to these challenging conditions. It can be easily mixed with other crop inputs such as liquid fertilizers and micronutrients, simplifying spraying operations. Its formulation spreads evenly on leaves, resists wash-off from rain, and reduces runoff losses.
Wade Clarke, National Business Development Manager for Vive Crop Protection Canada, pointed out: "Canadian growers need solutions that provide consistent disease control without adding complexity to application. Phobos FC360 offers application convenience, excellent leaf retention and coverage uniformity. It has been validated as effective across Canada, helping to protect yield and enhance value per acre."
2025 Canadian field trials showed that Phobos FC360 delivered reliable performance in disease control and yield, proving competitive against industry standards. In canola trials in Manitoba and North Dakota, it effectively controlled Sclerotinia stem rot, with disease suppression and yield results comparable to or better than other prothioconazole products. Winter wheat tests in Ontario indicated that under high Fusarium head blight pressure, the product performed on par with competitors while maintaining strong DON suppression capability.
In spring wheat trials in Manitoba, Phobos FC360 achieved the highest yield and low DON levels, while effectively suppressing foliar diseases such as Septoria, tan spot, and leaf rust. In barley trials, it reduced the incidence and severity of Fusarium head blight, with yields similar to competitive treatments. Lowbush blueberry field trials in Nova Scotia showed the product's control of Monilinia blight and rust, as well as yield, outperformed competing products.
Vive Crop Protection emphasizes that these results highlight the advantages of improved leaf deposition and retention, particularly in rainy and high-humidity regions, helping growers optimize disease management.
