Bifemetstrobin Fungicide

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Bifemetstrobin is a novel fungicide active ingredient discovered by Sumitomo Chemical, classified as a quinone outside inhibitor (QoI) fungicide. It works by inhibiting the energy-production process in pathogenic fungi. Sumitomo Chemical has reported high efficacy against certain fungal strains resistant to existing QoI fungicides, including pathogens responsible for soybean rust, making bifemetstrobin a potential new tool for fungicide resistance management.

In July 2026, Sumitomo Chemical submitted registration applications for bifemetstrobin in Japan, the United States, and Brazil. The company expects products containing the active ingredient to reach the market from 2030 onward, subject to regulatory approvals, and plans to pursue development in additional countries. Bifemetstrobin is therefore an emerging crop protection active ingredient with particular relevance to resistance management and disease control in major crops.

Bifemetstrobin is part of the broader strobilurin/QoI fungicide group, which targets the Qo site of the cytochrome bc1 complex. Because resistance to QoI fungicides is an established concern, appropriate use within Fungicide Resistance Management (FRM) programs will be important as bifemetstrobin moves through regulatory development and eventual commercialization.

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