Skyway Xpro 275 EC

Synergy of three components: how the Skyway Xpro formula works

The efficacy of Bayer’s Skyway Xpro 275 EC is rooted in a unique combination of active ingredients from different chemical classes. At the core of the product lies an innovative pyrazole-carboxamide — bixafen — working in tandem with systemic triazoles (prothioconazole and tebuconazole). This combination does not merely suppress pathogen growth; it blocks their cellular respiratory processes.

Technical composition breakdown

• Bixafen: An SDHI inhibitor that redistributes within plant tissues, providing long-lasting protection even to newly emerging growth.
• Prothioconazole: A benchmark triazole providing powerful curative action, effectively managing septoria and fusarium head blight.
• Tebuconazole: A stable triazole that enhances control against rusts and powdery mildew.

Combining contact and systemic modes of action in an emulsifiable concentrate formulation ensures rapid penetration through the leaf cuticle. This is critical for managing net blotch in barley and rhynchosporium, where the speed of uptake is decisive.

Practical application insights

The product demonstrates high stability at application rates of 0.6–1 L/ha. Thanks to its systemic effect, Skyway Xpro provides reliable protection for winter wheat and winter barley during critical growth stages. The protocol allows for up to two applications per season, maintaining efficacy until crop maturity. A key technological constraint is the 35-day pre-harvest interval (PHI), which must be strictly observed when planning intensive crop protection programs.