Agriculture: Pomegranate Pest Management Guidelines

Fungicide Efficacy

Fungicide Resistance risk (FRAC group number) Alternaria
fruit rot
Botrytis fruit rot/
gray mold
Preharvest
Merivon medium (7/11) 2 2 (3)
Ph-D* high (19) 2 2 (3)
Postharvest
BioSpectra***, CeraFruta*** medium (48) 0 3
Penbotec***/Pyrimethanil*** high (9) 1 4
Scholar/FDL*** high (12) 0 4

Rating: 5 = excellent and consistent, 4 = good and reliable, 3 = moderate and variable, 2 = limited and/or erratic, 1 = minimal and often ineffective, 0 = ineffective.

* Pending registration in California.
*** In California, postharvest fruit registration only.

Adaskaveg et al., 2025. Fungicides, Bactericides, Biocontrols, and Natural Products for Deciduous Tree Fruit and Nut, Citrus, Strawberry, and Vine Crops in California.

Text Updated: 07/24
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