How does fenpropidin exert its fungicidal effects and what are its key systemic properties?

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Topic
Fenpropidin is a piperidine fungicide created by Syngenta.
Answer
Fenpropidin works by blocking ergosterol biosynthesis at the reduction and isomerization stages. It is known for its systemic qualities, enabling it to provide protection, curative, and eradicative effects, and is capable of conducting in the xylem.
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