BASF Agricultural Solutions Launches 'Pavinco® Flowable', a Fungicide with a Novel Mode of Action
BASF Japan will launch 'Pavinco® Flowable' on April 13, 2026. Containing the active ingredient Pavecto®, it is the world's first fungicide in the new FRAC subgroup 11A, effective against tea diseases.
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The only fungicide classified in the new FRAC code subgroup '11A'
Exhibits high efficacy against major tea diseases
BASF Japan Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director & President: Hasibi Zeydam, hereinafter 'BASF') will launch 'Pavinco® Flowable,' a novel fungicide containing the active ingredient Pavecto® (compound name: methyltetraprole), on April 13, 2026. BASF will begin offering this product, the world's first agricultural fungicide featuring Pavecto® as an active ingredient, across Japan excluding Hokkaido.
Pavecto® is the only fungicidal active ingredient classified in the newly established '11A' subgroup by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC). It has been confirmed that it does not show cross-resistance with existing fungicides belonging to Group 11, playing an important role in resistance management.
Pavinco® Flowable has currently obtained crop registration in Japan for tea, apples, and sugar beets. For tea, it exhibits excellent control efficacy against important diseases such as anthracnose, as well as gray blight and shoot blight, for which decreased sensitivity to existing pesticides has been recently reported. Especially in Japan, which is globally recognized as a production area for high-quality tea, the importance of pest and disease management is increasing due to the effects of climate change. By enabling effective control against a wide range of diseases, this product is expected to make a significant contribution to tea production.
Soichiro Fuji, Director of BASF Japan's Agricultural Solutions Division, stated:
'Following the launch of the insecticide "Efficon® SL" with a novel mode of action in March of this year, we are very pleased to be able to provide domestic growers with an innovative product featuring a novel mode of action. Pavinco® Flowable is a product that symbolizes BASF's strong R&D capabilities and our continuous commitment to providing sustainable solutions to farmers. As the importance of resistance management continues to grow, the unique mode of action of Pavinco® Flowable brings great value to producers in the field, particularly tea growers.'
Product Overview
Product Name: Pavinco® Flowable
Specifications: 500ml x 20 bottles / case
Registration Number: No. 24789
Active Ingredient: Methyltetraprole 9.7%
Valid Period: 3 years
Toxicity: Equivalent to ordinary substances
Fire Service Act: Non-hazardous material
Sales/Distribution: Agricultural Cooperatives (JA)
For more details on Pavinco® Flowable, please visit the following:
https://crop-protection.basf.co.jp/fungicide/pavinco-sc
® is a registered trademark of BASF
■ About BASF's Agricultural Solutions Division
The reason for everything we do is 'Because we love farming.' Agriculture is required to stably supply sufficient and affordable food to meet a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impact. Therefore, we collaborate with partners and agricultural experts to make all business decisions based on sustainability. In 2025, we invested 990 million euros in a strong R&D pipeline. Our solutions are designed for various crop systems. We combine seeds, crop traits, chemical pesticides, and digital tools with a sustainability approach to help farmers, growers, and stakeholders in the value chain achieve the best results. Sales in 2025 were 9.6 billion euros. For more information on the Agricultural Solutions business, please visit https://www.agriculture.basf.com/jp or our various social media platforms.
■ About BASF
BASF is a comprehensive chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. We create chemistry for a sustainable future as our corporate purpose, pursuing environmental protection and social responsibility alongside economic success. We also hold an ambitious goal to be the preferred chemical company that enables our customers' green transformation. With approximately 108,000 employees worldwide, we contribute to customers involved in almost all industries globally.
Exhibits high efficacy against major tea diseases
BASF Japan Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director & President: Hasibi Zeydam, hereinafter 'BASF') will launch 'Pavinco® Flowable,' a novel fungicide containing the active ingredient Pavecto® (compound name: methyltetraprole), on April 13, 2026. BASF will begin offering this product, the world's first agricultural fungicide featuring Pavecto® as an active ingredient, across Japan excluding Hokkaido.
Pavecto® is the only fungicidal active ingredient classified in the newly established '11A' subgroup by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC). It has been confirmed that it does not show cross-resistance with existing fungicides belonging to Group 11, playing an important role in resistance management.
Pavinco® Flowable has currently obtained crop registration in Japan for tea, apples, and sugar beets. For tea, it exhibits excellent control efficacy against important diseases such as anthracnose, as well as gray blight and shoot blight, for which decreased sensitivity to existing pesticides has been recently reported. Especially in Japan, which is globally recognized as a production area for high-quality tea, the importance of pest and disease management is increasing due to the effects of climate change. By enabling effective control against a wide range of diseases, this product is expected to make a significant contribution to tea production.
Soichiro Fuji, Director of BASF Japan's Agricultural Solutions Division, stated:
'Following the launch of the insecticide "Efficon® SL" with a novel mode of action in March of this year, we are very pleased to be able to provide domestic growers with an innovative product featuring a novel mode of action. Pavinco® Flowable is a product that symbolizes BASF's strong R&D capabilities and our continuous commitment to providing sustainable solutions to farmers. As the importance of resistance management continues to grow, the unique mode of action of Pavinco® Flowable brings great value to producers in the field, particularly tea growers.'
Product Overview
Product Name: Pavinco® Flowable
Specifications: 500ml x 20 bottles / case
Registration Number: No. 24789
Active Ingredient: Methyltetraprole 9.7%
Valid Period: 3 years
Toxicity: Equivalent to ordinary substances
Fire Service Act: Non-hazardous material
Sales/Distribution: Agricultural Cooperatives (JA)
For more details on Pavinco® Flowable, please visit the following:
https://crop-protection.basf.co.jp/fungicide/pavinco-sc
® is a registered trademark of BASF
■ About BASF's Agricultural Solutions Division
The reason for everything we do is 'Because we love farming.' Agriculture is required to stably supply sufficient and affordable food to meet a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impact. Therefore, we collaborate with partners and agricultural experts to make all business decisions based on sustainability. In 2025, we invested 990 million euros in a strong R&D pipeline. Our solutions are designed for various crop systems. We combine seeds, crop traits, chemical pesticides, and digital tools with a sustainability approach to help farmers, growers, and stakeholders in the value chain achieve the best results. Sales in 2025 were 9.6 billion euros. For more information on the Agricultural Solutions business, please visit https://www.agriculture.basf.com/jp or our various social media platforms.
■ About BASF
BASF is a comprehensive chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. We create chemistry for a sustainable future as our corporate purpose, pursuing environmental protection and social responsibility alongside economic success. We also hold an ambitious goal to be the preferred chemical company that enables our customers' green transformation. With approximately 108,000 employees worldwide, we contribute to customers involved in almost all industries globally.