Fungicide Names: The Complete List and Chemical Groups Explained

Picture yourself standing in an agricultural supply store, facing shelves packed with fungicide products of different colors, dozens of trade names, bold claims on every label. One promises to eliminate disease within hours. Another declares itself the newest and most powerful on the market. In that moment, many farmers get lost in a sea of names. They buy the most expensive product assuming it must be the best, or the most heavily advertised one assuming it must be the most effective. But the reality is that a flashy trade name can conceal a simple, outdated active ingredient   while a less prominent, lower-priced product next to it may contain the most advanced chemistry available.

At Al-Qawafel, we see this scenario play out every day. A farmer buys a fungicide under one trade name, then two weeks later buys another under a completely different name   only to discover they both contain the same active ingredient. Or another farmer uses the same chemical group throughout the entire season, then finds the fungus has developed resistance and the fungicides have stopped working. All of this is preventable   with one thing: knowing fungicide names properly. Not just trade names, but the active ingredients and chemical groups behind them.

This guide is written so you know exactly what you’re buying. As always at Al-Qawafel, what we share is accurate   built on the latest official registration bulletins and 30 years of experience across 40 countries.

Why You Must Know the Active Ingredient, Not Just the Trade Name

Every fungicide has two names: a trade name (assigned by the manufacturer) and an active ingredient (the actual compound that kills the fungus). Understanding this distinction protects you from three costly mistakes:

Al-Qawafel tip: Keep a field notebook where you record the active ingredient of every fungicide you use. That notebook is your roadmap to resistance prevention.

Officially Registered Fungicide Names in Jordan

Based on the latest bulletins from the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture and the Pesticide Registration Committee, here are the most important registered fungicides organized by chemical group.

Preventive (Contact) Fungicides

Systemic (Curative) Fungicides

Dual-Action Fungicides (Latest Generation)

These trade names are examples from the Jordanian and wider Arab market. The same active ingredients may be sold under different trade names in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other countries.

Fungicide Names Organized by Target Disease

Here is a practical quick-reference guide to fungicides by the disease they treat.

Powdery mildew fungicides:

• Tebuconazole   Trade names: Tilt, Tiltop, Folicur. Active ingredient: Tebuconazole
• Super Sulfur 80%   Active ingredient: Sulfur
• Microthiol   Active ingredient: Sulfur

Downy mildew fungicides:

• Profiler 68.64%   Active ingredient: Propamocarb HCl
• Ridomil Gold   Active ingredient: Metalaxyl-M
• Mancozeb 80%   Active ingredient: Mancozeb

Rust fungicides:

• Tebuconazole   Active ingredient: Tebuconazole
• Propiconazole   Active ingredient: Propiconazole
• Nativo   Active ingredient: Tebuconazole + Trifloxystrobin

Early blight / leaf spot fungicides:

• Zoxie Star 25%   Active ingredient: Azoxystrobin
• Azodaifel 30%   Active ingredient: Azoxystrobin + Difenoconazole

Root rot fungicides:

• Fludioxonil   Used for seed treatment. Active ingredient: Fludioxonil
• Propamocarb   Used for soil treatment. Active ingredient: Propamocarb

The Triazole Group (Triazoles)

Triazoles are one of the most important chemical groups in systemic fungicides. They work by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis in the fungal cell membrane, which halts fungal growth and reproduction.

Common triazole fungicide names and their active ingredients:

• Tebuconazole   Trade names: Tilt, Tiltop, Folicur
• Propikonazol   Trade names: Propiconazole 25%, Tilt 25%
• Difenokonazol   Found in combination with Azoxystrobin
• Cyproconazole   Less common in Arab markets
• Metconazole   Specialized for rust control

When to use triazoles:

• At the first visible signs of disease (curative use)
• For foliar diseases such as rust and powdery mildew
• No more than 3 applications per season to prevent resistance development

The Strobilurin Group (Strobilurins)

Strobilurins represent the newest generation of fungicide active ingredients. They work by inhibiting fungal respiration at multiple stages, making them exceptionally broad-spectrum in their activity.

Common strobilurin fungicide names and their active ingredients:

• Azoksistrobin   Trade names: Zoxie Star, Amistar
• Trifloxystrobin   Found in combination with Tebuconazole (Nativo)
• Pyraclostrobin   Found in combination with Epoxiconazole
• Picoxystrobin   Latest generation strobilurin

Key advantages of strobilurins:

• Broad-spectrum systemic fungicides that control a wide range of fungal pathogens
• Improve overall plant health and enhance green leaf retention, supporting better photosynthesis and yield

Al-Qawafel’s Best-Practice Tips for Using Fungicide Names Correctly

Now that you understand fungicide classifications and chemical groups, here are the essential rules for optimal use:

Read the label   before buying, after buying, and before spraying. Every time.

Record every active ingredient you use and confirm you are rotating chemical groups. Never use the same group more than 2–3 times consecutively.

Never store different fungicide products together. Proximity can lead to chemical interactions that degrade product quality.

When in doubt between two trade names, ask. Contact the Al-Qawafel team and we will clarify immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a trade name and a scientific name for a fungicide? The trade name is the brand assigned by the manufacturer   for example, “Tilt” or “Amistar Top.” The scientific name, or active ingredient   such as Tebuconazole or Azoxystrobin   is the actual compound responsible for killing the fungus. The same active ingredient can appear under many different trade names depending on the manufacturer and country.

How do I find the active ingredient of any fungicide I buy? Check the label or the product insert. There will always be a clearly marked section labeled “Active Ingredient”   read it before you buy anything. Never purchase a fungicide without reading that line first.

What are the newest fungicide active ingredients to appear in Arab markets recently? Among the most recently registered in Jordan and other Arab countries are Picoxystrobin, Fluxapyroxad, and a new generation of dual-action formulations combining strobilurins and triazoles at high concentrations in advanced delivery systems such as oil-based suspension concentrates (OD).

Can I mix two fungicides with different trade names if they contain the same active ingredient? Never. Mixing two products that share the same active ingredient doubles the concentration, risks serious phytotoxicity (plant burn), increases environmental harm, and provides zero additional benefit. Always confirm that active ingredients are different before mixing any two products.

Fungicide names are your gateway to truly understanding what you’re applying to your crops. The smart farmer doesn’t buy a flashy trade name   they read the label, identify the active ingredient, and understand the chemical group. That knowledge alone saves significant money and prevents fungal resistance from taking hold in their fields.

At Al-Qawafel, we put in your hands an annually updated list of officially registered fungicides in Jordan and across the Arab world   with clear explanations of every active ingredient and chemical group. We don’t just sell you a product; we teach you how to choose confidently for yourself.

What disease is your crop facing right now? Contact the Al-Qawafel team today at alqawafel.com, or visit your nearest branch. Tell us your situation and we’ll recommend the right fungicide   by both trade name and active ingredient   with clear application instructions.
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