WO2012019981A1

WO2012019981A1 - Fungicidal mixtures

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Publication number: WO2012019981A1
Application number: PCT/EP2011/063580
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jochen Dietz; Egon Haden; Siegfried Strathmann
Original assignee: Basf Se
Priority date: 2010-08-09
Filing date: 2011-08-08
Publication date: 2012-02-16
Also published as: UY33550A; TW201210488A

Abstract

The present invention relates to binary and ternary fungicidal mixtures, comprising a component 1 and a component 2, wherein component 1 is the compound of the formula (I).

Description

Fungicidal mixtures

Description

The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions comprising,

as component 1 ) the compound of the formula I

in which the variables have the following meanings:

A 2,4-difluorophenyl;

B 2-chlorophenyl; and

D S-H (compound 1-1 ), S-CN (compound I-2) or S-CH₂-CH=CH₂ (compound I-3), wherein the compound I may be fully or partially present in its tautomeric form; and/or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof; and

as component 2) an active ingredient, selected from pyraclostrobin, fluxapyroxad, fenpropimorph, prothioconazole and chlorothalonil, and/or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof;

in a weight ratio of from 20: 1 to 1 :20.

The invention furthermore relates to the use of the fungicidal mixtures for controlling specific phytopathogenic fungi as detained herein and preparations or compositions comprising them. The invention furthermore also relates to seed comprising the fungicidal mixtures. The invention furthermore also relates to methods for controlling specific phytopathogenic fungi as detained herein, wherein the fungi or the materials, plants, the soil or seed to be protected from fungal attack are treated with an effective amount of a fungicidal mixture according to the invention. The invention furthermore also relates to processes for preparing the mixtures according to the invention.

With a view to reducing the application rates and broadening the activity spectrum of the known compounds, it was an object of the present invention to provide mixtures which, at a reduced total amount of active compounds applied, show improved activity against important harmful fungi, in particular for certain indications. It was a further object to provide for mixtures that are useful for the controll of specific pathogens in specific important crops that are often susceptible to the attack of pathogens.

Accordingly we have found the mixtures and uses defined at the outset and in the following description. The triazolylmethyloxirane of formula I, its preparation and use in crop protection are known from WO 2009/077443 (PCT/EP2008/067394), which also mentions certain mixtures with other active compounds. The compound 1-1 can be present in the "thiol" form of the formul ono" form of the formula lb:

in which A and B have the meaning defined above. Here, for the sake of simplicity, in each case only one of the two forms, in general the "thiol" form is shown. Similarly, compounds I-2 and I-3 may be present in both tautomeric forms.

Owing to the basic character of their nitrogen atoms, the compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, is capable of forming salts or adducts with inorganic or organic acids or with metal ions, in particular salts with inorganic acids.

Examples of inorganic acids are hydrohalic acids, such as hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide and hydrogen iodide, carbonic acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid and nitric acid.

Suitable organic acids are, for example, formic acid and alkanoic acids, such as acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, trichloroacetic acid and propionic acid, and also glycolic acid, thiocyanic acid, lactic acid, succinic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid and other

arylcarboxylic acids, cinnamic acid, oxalic acid, alkylsulfonic acids (sulfonic acids having straight-chain or branched alkyl radicals of 1 to 20 carbon atoms), arylsulfonic acids or aryldisulfonic acids (aromatic radicals, such as phenyl and naphthyl, which carry one or two sulfonic acid groups), alkylphosphonic acids (phosphonic acids having straight-chain or branched alkyl radicals with 1 to 20 carbon atoms), arylphosphonic acids or aryldiphosphonic acids (aromatic radicals, such as phenyl and naphthyl, which carry one or two phosphoric acid radicals), where the alkyl or aryl radicals may carry further substituents, for example p-toluenesulfonic acid, salicylic acid, p-aminosalicylic acid, 2-phenoxybenzoic acid, 2-acetoxybenzoic acid etc.

Suitable metal ions are in particular the ions of the elements of the second main group, in particular calcium and magnesium, of the third and fourth main group, in particular aluminum, tin and lead, and also of the elements of transition groups one to eight, in particular chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, and others.

Particular preference is given to the metal ions of the elements of transition groups of the fourth period. The metals can be present in the various valencies that they can assume. The compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, comprises chiral centers and is generally obtained in the form of racemates or as diastereomer mixtures of erythro and threo forms. The erythro and threo diastereomers of the compounds according to the invention can be separated and isolated in pure form, for example, on the basis of their different solubilities or by column chromatography. Using known methods, such uniform pairs of diastereomers can be used to obtain uniform

enantiomers. Suitable for use as antimicrobial agents are both the uniform

diastereomers or enantiomers and mixtures thereof obtained in the synthesis. This applies correspondingly to the fungicidal compositions.

Compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, is preferably present as enantiomer mixture of the "trans" isomers, i.e. those compounds I, wherein the phenyl rings are "trans" to each other. Thus, compound 1-1 is preferably 2-[rel (2R, 3S)-3-(2- chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1 ,2,4]triazole-3-thione, which can also be present in its tautomeric form or as tautomeric mixture, and compound I-2, is preferably 1 -[rel (2R, 3S)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4- difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-5-thiocyanato-1 H-[1 ,2,4]triazole, which can also be present in its tautomeric form or as tautomeric mixture, and compound I-3 is preferably 1 -[rel (2R, 3S)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-5-allyl-1 H- [1 ,2,4]triazole. In particular, in each case, a racemic mixture is present. Furthermore, any other proportions of the trans-enantiomers may be present and also any one of the trans-enantiomers may also be present in pure form. On the other hand, also the "cis" i s o m e rs m a y b e p r e s e n t , i . e . 2-[rel (2R, 3R)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4- difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1 ,2,4]triazole-3-thione and/or its tautomeric thiol-form or 1 -[rel (2R, 3R)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-5- thiocyanato-1 H-[1 ,2,4]triazole o r 1 -[rel (2R, 3R)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4- difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-5-thiocyanato-1 H-[1 ,2,4]triazole, res pective ly. This applies to every binary or ternary mixture detained herein.

The active compounds of component 2 and component 3, their preparation and their action against harmful fungi are known (cf.: http://www.alanwood.net/pesticides/). and mainly commercially available. Commercially available active compounds can be found, for example, in The Pesticide Manual, 14th Edition, British Crop Protection Council (2006) and other publications. Fluxapyroxad (N-(3',4',5'-trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl)- 3-difluoromethyl-1 -methyl-1 H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide) and its preparation and use is described in WO 2006/087343.

In the following, preferred uses of the mixtures according to the present invention are further described. In each case, according to the present invention, the use of the mixture for controlling a particular phytopathogenic fungus is also meant to encompass the resepctive method for controlling the particular phytopathogenic fungi, wherein the fungi or the materials, plants, the soil or seed to be protected from fungal attack are treated with an effective amount of a fungicidal mixture as defined in that context. In one aspect of the invention, the mixtures are binary mixtures, i.e. compositions according to the invention comprising compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ) and one further active compound (component 2) as active ingredients, wherein said component 2 is selected from pyraclostrobin, fluxapyroxad, fenpropimorph, prothioconazole and chlorothalonil in a weight ratio from 1 :20 to 20:1 , particularly preferably in the range of from 1 :10 to 10:1 , in particular in the range of from 1 :3 to 3:1. It may also be preferable that the weight ratio is in the range of from 1 :2 to 2:1. "Binary mixture" in the sense of the present invention means that only two active compounds are present. The mixture may, of course contain any kind of additive or the like as detained below in order to provide a formulation suitable for use in agriculture.

According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, more specifically 2:1 to 1 :2. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts.

According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios.

In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling wheat pathogens. When used in wheat, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fluxapyroxad are present 1 :1 to 2:1 . Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the wheat pathogens selected from Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for the control of the pathogens selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

Furthermore, said mixture is suitable for controlling barley pathogens. When used in barley, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fluxapyroxad are present 1 :1 to 2:1. Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad for the control of soy pathogens. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fluxapyroxad are present 3:1 to 2:1. In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling soy pathogens selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P.

meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectlively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp..

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad for the control of corn pathogens. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20: 1 to 1 :20, in particular 2: 1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fluxapyroxad are present 2:1 to 1 :1. In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora zeae-maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad for the control of sugar beet pathogens. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fluxapyroxad are present 2:1 to 1 :1. In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from

Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, compound I, to fluxapyroxad are present 2:1 to 1 :1 .

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fluxapyroxad are present 2:1 to 1 :1.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad for the control of rice pathogens, selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fluxapyroxad are present 2:1 to 1 :1 .

The mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad is also suitable for the control of pathogens in specialty crops, such as turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpa and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fluxapyroxad are present 1 :1 to 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea. An apple pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis. Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from

Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and Mycosphaerella musicola.

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin in a weight ratio of 20: 1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, more specifically 2: 1 to 1 :2. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts.

According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios.

In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling wheat pathogens. When used in wheat, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to pyraclostrobin are present 1 :1 to 2:1. Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the wheat pathogens selected from Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for the control of the pathogens selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. Furthermore, said mixture is suitable for controlling barley pathogens. When used in barley, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to pyraclostrobin are present 1 :1 to 2:1. Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin for the control of soy pathogens. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to pyraclostrobin are present 2:1 to 2:1 . In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling soy pathogens selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P.

meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin for the control of corn pathogens. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to pyraclostrobin are present 2:1 to 1 :1. In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora zeae-maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin for the control of sugar beet pathogens. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to pyraclostrobin are present 2:1 to 1 :1 . In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound , i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to pyraclostrobin are present 2:1 to 1 :1.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to pyraclostrobin are present 2: 1 to 1 : 1.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin for the control of rice pathogens, selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to pyraclostrobin are present 2:1 to 1 :1.

The mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin is also suitable for the control of pathogens in in specialty crops, such as turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used i n turf, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20: 1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2: 1 bis 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and pyraclostrobin are present 1 : 1 to 1 .2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani , A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani . A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be control led accordi ng to the present invention are i n particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and Mycosphaerella musicola.

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, more specifically 2:1 to 1 :2. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts. According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios.

In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling wheat pathogens. When used in wheat, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph are present 1 :1 to 2:1 . Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the wheat pathogens selected from Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for the control of the pathogens selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

Furthermore, said mixture is suitable for controlling barley pathogens. When used in barley, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fenpropimorph are present 1 :1 to 2:1. Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph for the control of soy pathogens. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fenpropimorph are present 3:1 to 2:1 . In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling soy pathogens selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph for the control of corn pathogens. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fenpropimorph are present 2:1 to 1 :1 . In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora zeae-maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph for the control of sugar beet pathogens. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fenpropimorph are present 2:1 to 1 :1. In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from

Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fenpropimorph are present 2:1 to 1 :1 .

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fenpropimorph are present 2:1 to 1 :1 .

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph for the control of rice pathogens, selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fenpropimorph are present 2:1 to 1 :1 .

The binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and fenpropimorph is also suitable for the control of pathogens in specialty crops such as turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to fenpropimorph are present 1 :1 to 1.2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, more specifically 2:1 to 1 :2. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios.

In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling wheat pathogens. When used in wheat, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 1 :1 to 2:1 . Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the wheat pathogens selected from Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for the control of the pathogens selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

Furthermore, said mixture is suitable for controlling barley pathogens. When used in barley, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 1 :1 to 2:1 . Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole for the control of soy pathogens. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 3:1 to 2:1. In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling soy pathogens selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp..

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole for the control of corn pathogens. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 2:1 to 1 :1 . In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora zeae-maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole for the control of sugar beet pathogens. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 2:1 to 1 :1 . In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used i n peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i .e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 2: 1 to 1 :1 .

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 2:1 to 1 :1 .

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole for the control of rice pathogens, selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 2:1 to 1 :1 .

The binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and prothioconazole is also suitable for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to prothioconazole are present 1 :1 to 1 .2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, more specifically 2:1 to 1 :2. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts.

According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios.

In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling wheat pathogens. When used in wheat, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to chlorothalonil are present 1 :1 to 2:1. Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the wheat pathogens selected from Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for the control of the pathogens selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. Furthermore, said mixture is suitable for controlling barley pathogens. When used in barley, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to chlorothalonil are present 1 :1 to 2:1 . Said mixture is particularly suitable for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for controlling the barley pathogens, selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil for the control of soy pathogens. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to chlorothalonil are present 3:1 to 2:1 . In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling soy pathogens selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil for the control of corn pathogens. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to chlorothalonil are present 2:1 to 1 :1. In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora zeae-maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil for the control of sugar beet pathogens. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to chlorothalonil are present 2:1 to 1 :1. In particular, said mixture is suitable for controlling corn pathogens selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from

Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to chlorothalonil are present 2:1 to 1 :1. According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to chlorothalonil are present 2:1 to 1 :1.

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil for the control of rice pathogens, selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to chlorothalonil are present 2:1 to 1 :1 .

The binary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil is also suitable for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of the active ingredients are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2, wherein it may be especially preferred if compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and chlorothalonil are present 1 :1 to 1 .2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from

In a further aspect of the present invention, the mixtures are ternary mixtures, i.e. compositions according to the invention comprising as active ingredients compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, a second active ingredient

(component 2) and a third active ingredient (component 3). Component 2 is a) fluxapyroxad or b) prothioconazole and component 3 is, if component 2 is

fluxapyroxad, selected from a) pyraclostrobin and fenpropimorph; and, if component 2 is prothioconazole, selected from b) fluxapyroxad, bixafen, pyraclostrobin,

dimoxystrobin, picoxystrobin, fluoxastrobin, fluopyram and penflufen. "Ternary mixture" in the sense of the present invention means that only three active compounds are present. The mixture may, of course contain any kind of additive or the like as detained below in order to provide a formulation suitable for use in agriculture.

Here, the weight ratio of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to component 2 is 1 :20 to 20:1. It may be preferable for the weight ratio to be in the region of from 1 :10 to 10:1 , preferably from 1 :3 to 3:1 , in particular from 1 :2 to 2:1 . The weight ratio of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, to the component 3 is in the range of from 1 :20 to 20:1. It may be preferable for the weight ratio to be in the region of from 1 :10 to 10:1 , preferably from 1 :3 to 3:1 , in particular from 1 :2 to 2:1 . The weight ratio of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, component 3 is in the range of from 1 :20 to 20:1 , and in particular in the range of from 1 : 10 to 10:1 . It may be preferable for the weight to be in the range of from 1 :3 to 3:1 , in particular from 1 :2 to 2:1.

According to one embodiment, the present invention relates to the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and pyraclostrobin, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :1 :1 to 2:1 :2 or 2:1 :2 to 2:1 :1 . Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts.

According to another embodiment the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and pyraclostrobin for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to one specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling wheat pathogens, wherein the wheat pathogens are in particular selected from

Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is useful for the control of the wheat pathogens selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium

graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. Furthermore, said mixture is suitable for the control of barley pathogens selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines,

Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :0.5:1 to 1 :0.5:0.5. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae-maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :0.5:1 to 1 :0.5:0.5. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular

Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and

Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and Mycosphaerella musicola. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6. It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :1 :3 to 1 :1 :6. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts.

According to one specific embodiment the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6. According to another specific embodiment, said mixture is used for controlling wheat pathogens, wherein the wheat pathogens are in particular selected from Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis (Mehltau). According to another specific embodiment, the wheat pathogens are selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6.

According to still another specific embodiment said mixture is used for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. According to another specific embodiment, the barley pathogens are selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are

component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph is used for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :1 :3 to 1 :1 :6.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph is suitable for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae- maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph is used for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2: 1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 : 1 to 2: 1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 are 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, fluxapyroxad and fenpropimorph is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and

Mycosphaerella musicola. Thereby, the weight ratios for the three components are especially: component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6 and component 2 to component 3 1 :3 to 1 :6

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3,

prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :1 :1 to 2:2:1 . In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 . Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one specific embodiment the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 According to another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling wheat pathogens, wherein the wheat pathogens are in particular selected from

Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis (Mehltau). According to another specific embodiment, the wheat pathogens are selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad is used for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres,

Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. According to another specific embodiment, the barley pathogens are selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad is used for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :1 :1 to 2:2:1 . In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I , i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad is used for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae- maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad is used for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyhculaha oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 : 1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluxapyroxad is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato

pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and

Mycosphaerella musicola. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

prothioconazole and bixafen, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. . It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of 1 : 1 : 1 to 2:2:1 . In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 . Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one specific embodiment the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1. According to another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling wheat pathogens, wherein the wheat pathogens are in particular selected from

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen is suitable for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. According to another specific embodiment, the barley pathogens are selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen is suitable for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines,

Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :1 :1 to 2:2:1 . In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen is suitable for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae-maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen is suitable for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and

Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and bixafen is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular

Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and Mycosphaerella musicola. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

prothioconazole and penflufen, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of 1 : 1 : 1 to 2:2:1 . In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one specific embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling wheat pathogens, wherein the wheat pathogens are in particular selected from

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen is suitable for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres,

Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. According to another specific embodiment, the barley pathogens are selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen is suitable for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P.

meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen is suitable for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae- maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen is suitable for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I , i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen is also suitable for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 2:1 .

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and penflufen is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and

According to still another embodiment, the present invention relates to the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. . It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of 1 : 1 : 1 to 1 :1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one specific embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis (Mehltau). According to another specific embodiment, the wheat pathogens are selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin is used for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres,

Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. According to another specific embodiment, the barley pathogens are selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin is used for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin is used for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae- maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin is used for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and pyraclostrobin is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and

Mycosphaerella musicola. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. . It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of 1 :1 :1 to 1 :1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 : 1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one specific embodiment the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin is suitable for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres,

Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. According to still another specific embodiment, the barley pathogens are selected from Ramularia collo- cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin is used for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin is used for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae- maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin is used for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and dimoxystrobin is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and

Mycosphaerella musicola. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 : 1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

prothioconazole and picoxystrobin, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one specific embodiment the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin is used for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres,

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin is used for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin is used for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae- maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin is used for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, , i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and picoxystrobin is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and

prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one specific embodiment the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

component 1 to component 3 1 : 1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. According to another specific embodiment, said ternary mixture is used for controlling wheat pathogens, wherein the wheat pathogens are in particular selected from

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin is used for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres,

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin is used for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin is used for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae- maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin is used for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and fluoxastrobin is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and

prothioconazole and orysastrobin, wherein two of the components are present in a weight ratio of 20:1 to 1 :20, more specifically 5:1 to 1 :5, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. It may be preferred if the components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.. Surprisingly, this mixture shows synergistical effects and the components are in particular used in synergistically effective amounts

According to one specific embodiment the present invention relates to the use of the ternary mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin for the control of cereal pathogens, wherein the components are used in the above mentioned weight ratios. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ;

Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyrenophora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis and Blumeria graminis (Mehltau). According to another specific embodiment, the wheat pathogens are selected from Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin is used for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei and Blumeria graminis. According to another specific embodiment, the barley pathogens are selected from Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are

component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin is used for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae and Microsphaera diffusa. In soy, said mixture may also be effectively used for the control of the so-called FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), e.g. against Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and/or Alternaria spp.. When used in soy, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 3:1 to 1 :3. It may be especially preferred if the three components are present in a weight ratio of component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin is used for controlling corn pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora zeae- maydis, Puccinia sorghi and Helminthosporium maydis. When used in corn, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin is used for controlling sugar beet pathogens, in particular selected from Cercospora beticola, Erysiphe betae, Ramularia betae and Uromyces betae. When used in sugar beet, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin is used for the control of peanut pathogens, in particular selected from Mycosphaerella arachidis (= Cercospora) and Puccinia arachidis. When used in peanuts, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2. According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin is used for the control of oil seed rape and canola pathogens, in particular selected from Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Leptosphearia maculans and Alternaria alternate. When used in oil seed rape or canola, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin is used for the control of rice pathogens, in particular selected from Rhizoctonia solani and Pyricularia oryzae. When used in rice, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients in the ternary mixture are 20:1 to 1 :20, in particular 2:1 to 1 :2. In particular, the weight ratios for the three components are component 1 to component 2 1 :1 to 2:1 ; component 1 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2 and component 2 to component 3 1 :1 to 1 :2.

According to still another specific embodiment, the mixture of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, prothioconazole and orysastrobin is used for the control of pathogens in speciality crops, such as for example in turf, potato, tomato, cucurbits, grapes, apples, ornamentals and bananas. Turf pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sclerotinia homeocarpon and Rhizoctonia solani. When used in turf, especially preferred weight ratios of two of the active ingredients of the ternary mixture are 20:1 bis 1 :20, in particular 2:1 bis 1 :2. Potato and tomato pathogens that may be controlled according to the present invention are in particular selected from Alternaria solani, A. alternata and Rhizoctonia solani. A cucurbit pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Sphaerotheca fuliginea. A grape pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Uncinula necator and Botrytis cinerea . An apple pathogen that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention is in particular Podosphaera leucotricha and Venturia inaequalis . Ornamental pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Sphaerotheca fuliginea, Diplocarpon spp., Alternaria spp. and Sclerotinia spp. Banana pathogens that may be controlled using said ternary mixture according to the present invention are in particular selected from Mycosphaerella fijiensis and

It has been found according to the invention, that simultaneous, that is joint or separate, application of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ) and component 2, or compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ), component 2 and a further active compound as specified herein (component 3) applied in succession, allows better control of harmful fungi than with the individual compounds (synergistic mixtures). As mentioned above, these mixtures are of interest with a view to reducing the application rates, since many show, at a reduced total amount of active compounds applied, an improved activity against harmful fungi, in particular for certain indications. Simultaneous, that is joint or separate, application of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ) and component 2, or compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ), component 2 and component 3 can increase the fungicidal activity in a superadditive manner.

In the sense of the present invention, joint application means that at least one of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and component 2 or at least one of compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, component 2 and component 3 are present simultaneously at the site of action (i.e. the plant- damaging fungi to be controlled and their habitat, such as infected plants, plant propagation materials, in particular seed, soils, materials or spaces and also the plants, plant propagation materials, in particular seed, soils, materials or spaces to be protected against fungal attack) in an amount sufficient for an effective control of fungal growth. This can be achieved by applying the compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and component 2 or one of component 2 and 3 jointly in a joint active compound preparation or in at least two separate active compound preparations simultaneously, or by applying the active compounds successively to the site of action, the time interval between the individual active compound applications being chosen such that the active compound applied first is, at the time of application of the further active compound(s), present at the site of action in a sufficient amount. The order in which the active compounds are applied is of minor importance.

The present invention relates in particular also to fungicidal compositions which comprise the active ingredients as defined herein and, if appropriate, one or more agriculturally suitable carriers.

The components of the composition according to the invention can be packaged and used individually or as a ready-mix or as a kit of parts.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the kits may comprise one or two, and even all, components which may be used for preparing an agrochemical composition according to the invention. For example, these kits may comprise one or more fungicide components and/or an adjuvant component and/or an insecticide component and/or a growth regulator component and/or a herbicide. One or more components may be present combined or preformulated with one another. In the embodiments where more than two components are provided in a kit, the components can be present combined with one another and packaged in a single container, such as a vessel, a bottle, a tin, a bag, a sack or a canister. In other embodiments, two or more

components of a kit may be packaged separately, i.e. not preformulated or mixed. Kits may comprise one or more separate containers, such as vessels, bottles, tins, bags, sacks or canisters, each container comprising a separate component of the

agrochemical composition. The components of the composition according to the invention can be packaged and used individually or as a ready-mix or as a kit of parts. In both forms, a component may be used separately or together with the other components or as a part of a kit of parts according to the invention for preparing the mixture according to the invention.

The user uses the composition according to the invention usually for use in a predosage device, a knapsack sprayer, a spray tank or a spray plane. Here, the agrochemical composition is diluted with water and/or buffer to the desired application concentration, with further auxiliaries being added, if appropriate, thus giving the ready- to-use spray liquor or the agrochemical composition according to the invention.

Usually, from 50 to 500 liters of the ready-to-use spray liquor are applied per hectare of agricultural utilized area, preferably from 100 to 400 liters. According to one embodiment, the user may himself mix individual components, such as, for example, parts of a kit or a two- or three-component mixture of the composition according to the invention in a spray tank and, if appropriate, add further auxiliaries (tank mix).

In a further embodiment, the user may mix both individual components of the composition according to the invention and partially pre-mixed components in a spray tank and, if appropriate, add further auxiliaries (tank mix).

In a further embodiment, the user may use both individual components of the composition according to the invention and partially pre-mixed components jointly (for example as a tank mix) or in succession.

Preferably, the mixtures and compositions according to the invention are used for controlling fungal pathogens in said agricultural crops and also on the propagation material, for example seeds, and the harvested products of these plants.

The term plant propagation materials comprises all generative parts of the plant, for example seeds, and vegetative plant parts, such as seedlings and tubers (for example potatoes) which can be utilized for propagating a plant. These include seeds, roots, fruits, tubers, bulbs, rhizomes, shoots and other plant parts including seedlings and young plants which are transplanted after germination or after emergence. The young plants can be protected by partial or complete treatment, for example by immersion or watering, against harmful fungi.

The treatment of plant propagation materials with mixtures or compositions according to the invention is used for controlling a large number of fungal pathogens in cereal crops, for example wheat, barley, barley or oats; rice, corn, cotton and soybeans.

According to the present invention, also crop plants are included which have been modified by breeding, mutagenesis or genetic engineering methods including the biotechnological agricultural products which are on the market or under development (see, for example, http://www.bio.org/speeches/pubs/er/agri_products.asp). Genetically modified plants are plants whose genetic material has been modified in a manner which does not occur under natural conditions by crossing, mutations or by natural recombination (that is to say, a recombination of the genetic information). In general, one or more genes are integrated into the genetic material of the plant in order to improve the properties of the plant. Such modifications by genetic engineering include post-translational modifications of proteins, oligopeptides or polypeptides, for example by glycosylation or attachment of polymers such as, for example, prenylated, acetylated or farnesylated radicals or PEG radicals.

By way of example, mention may be made of plants which, by breeding and genetic engineering, have acquired tolerance to certain classes of herbicides, such as auxin herbicides such as, for example, dicamba or 2,4-D, bleaching herbicides such as hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitors or phtoendesaturase (PDS)- inhibitors, acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitors, such as, for example, sulfonylureas, enolpyruvylshikimate 3 phosphate synthase (EPSPS) inhibitors, such as, for example, glyphosate, glutamine synthetase (GS) inhibitors, such as, for example, glufosinate, lipid biosynthesis inhibitors such as, for example, acetyl-COA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitors or oxynil herbicides (for example, bromoxynil or loxynil). Furthermore, crop plants were generated which, owing to a plurality of genetic manipulations, are resistant to a plurality of herbicide classes, for example resistant to glyphosate and glufosinate, or to glyphosate and a herbicide of a different class, such as, for example, an ALS inhibitor, an H PPD inhibitor, an auxine herbicide or an ACCase Inhibitor. These herbicide resistant technologies are described, for example, in Pest Managem. Sci. 61 , 2005, 246; 61 , 2005, 258; 61 , 2005, 277; 61 , 2005, 269; 61 , 2005, 286; 64, 2008, 326; 64, 2008, 332; Weed Sci. 57, 2009, 108; Austral. J. Agricult. Res. 58, 2007, 708;

Science 316, 2007, 1 185; and the references cited therein. Clearfield^® oilseed rape (BASF SE, Germany), for example, which is tolerant to imidazolinones, for example imazamox, or ExpressSun® sunflowers (DuPont USA), which have a tolerance to sulfonylurea herbicides such as, for example, tribenuron was generated by breeding and mutagenesis. With the aid of genetic engineering methods, crop plants such as soybeans, cotton, corn, beets and oilseed rape were generated which are resistant to glyphosate or glufosinate, and which are obtainable under the trade names

RoundupReady^® (glyphosate-resistant, Monsanto, U .S.A.), Cultivance®

(imidazolinone-resistant, BASF SE, Germany) and Liberty Link^® (glufosinate-resistant, Bayer CropScience, Germany).

Also included are plants which, owing to interventions by genetic engineering, produce one or more toxins, for example those of the bacterial strain Bacillus. Toxins which are produced by such genetically modified plants include, for example, insecticidal proteins of Bacillus spp., in particular B. thuringiensis, such as the endotoxins Cry1 Ab, Cry1 Ac, Cry1 F, Cry1 Fa2, Cry2Ab, Cry3A, Cry3Bb1 , Cry9c, Cry34Ab1 or Cry35Ab1 ; or vegetative insecticidal proteins (VIPs), for example VIP1 , VIP2, VIP3, or VIP3A;

insecticidal proteins of nematode-colonizing bacteria, for example Photorhabdus spp. or Xenorhabdus spp.; toxins of animal organisms, for example wasp, spider or scorpion toxins; fungal toxins, for example from Streptomycetes; plant lectins, for example from peas or barley; agglutinins; proteinase inhibitors, for example trypsin inhibitors, serine protease inhibitors, patatin, cystatin or papain inhibitors; ribosome-inactivating proteins (RIPs), for example ricin, corn-RIP, abrin, luffin, saporin or bryodin; steroid- metabolizing enzymes, for example 3-hydroxysteroid oxidase, ecdysteroid-IDP glycosyl transferase, cholesterol oxidase, ecdyson inhibitors, or H MG-CoA reductase; ion channel blockers, for example inhibitors of sodium channels or calcium channels;

juvenile hormone esterase; receptors of the diuretic hormone (helicokinin receptors); stilbene synthase, bibenzyl synthase, chitinases and glucanases. In the plants, these toxins may also be produced as pretoxins, hybrid proteins or truncated or otherwise modified proteins. Hybrid proteins are characterized by a novel combination of different protein domains (see, for example, WO 2002/015701 ). Further examples of such toxins or genetically modified plants which produce these toxins are disclosed in

EP-A 374 753, WO 93/07278, WO 95/34656, EP-A 427 529, EP-A 451 878,

WO 03/18810 and WO 03/52073. The methods for producing these genetically modified plants are known to the person skilled in the art and disclosed, for example, in the publications mentioned above. Many of the toxins mentioned above bestow, upon the plants by which they are produced, tolerance to pests from all taxonomic classes of arthropods, in particular to beetles (Coeleropta), dipterans (Diptera) and butterflies (Lepidoptera) and to nematodes (Nematoda). Genetically modified plants which produce one or more genes coding for insecticidal toxins are described, for example, in the publications mentioned above, and some of them are commercially available, such as, for example, YieldGard^® (corn varieties which produce the toxin Cry1 Ab),

YieldGard^® Plus (corn varieties which produce the toxins CrylAb and Cry3Bb1 ), Starlink^® (corn varieties which produce the toxin Cry9c), Herculex^® RW (corn varieties which produce the toxins Cry34Ab1 , Cry35Ab1 and the enzyme phosphinothricin-N- acetyltransferase [PAT]); NuCOTN^® 33B (cotton varieties which produce the toxin Cryl Ac), Bollgard^® I (cotton varieties which produce the toxin CrylAc), Bollgard^® II (cotton varieties which produce the toxins Cryl Ac and Cry2Ab2); VIPCOT^® (cotton varieties which produce a VIP toxin); NewLeaf^® (potato varieties which produce the toxin Cry3A); Bt-Xtra^®, NatureGard^®, KnockOut^®, BiteGard^®, Protecta^®, Bt1 1 (for example Agrisure^® CB) and Bt176 from Syngenta Seeds SAS, France (corn varieties which produce the toxin Cryl Ab and the PAT enzyme), MIR604 from Syngenta Seeds SAS, France (corn varieties which produce a modified version of the toxin Cry3A, see WO 03/018810), MON 863 from Monsanto Europe S.A., Belgium (corn varieties which produce the toxin Cry3Bb1 ), IPC 531 from Monsanto Europe S.A., Belgium (cotton varieties which produce a modified version of the toxin CrylAc) and 1507 from Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Belgium (corn varieties which produce the toxin Cryl F and the PAT enzyme).

Also included are plants which, with the aid of genetic engineering, produce one or more proteins which have increased resistance to bacterial, viral or fungal pathogens, such as, for example, pathogenesis-related proteins (PR proteins, see

EP-A 0 392 225), resistance proteins (for example potato varieties producing two resistance genes against Phytophthora infestans from the wild Mexican potato

Solanum bulbocastanum) or T4 lysozyme (for example potato varieties which, by producing this protein, are resistant to bacteria such as Erwinia amylvora).

Also included are plants whose productivity has been improved with the aid of genetic engineering methods, for example by enhancing the potential yield (for example biomass, grain yield, starch, oil or protein content), tolerance to drought, salt or other limiting environmental factors or resistance to pests and fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens.

Also included are plants whose ingredients have been modified with the aid of genetic engineering methods in particular for improving human or animal diet, for example by oil plants producing health-promoting long-chain omega 3 fatty acids or

monounsaturated omega 9 fatty acids (for example Nexera^® oilseed rape, DOW Agro Sciences, Canada). Also included are plants which have been modified with the aid of genetic engineering methods for improving the production of raw materials, for example by increasing the amylopectin content of potatoes (Amflora^® potato, BASF SE, Germany).

The compound of the formula I may be present in various crystal modifications which may differ in their biological activity. Their mixtures are included in the scope of the present invention.

The mixtures according to the invention are employed as such or in the form of a composition by treating the harmful fungi, their habitat or the plants or plant

propagation materials, for example seed materials, to be protected from fungal attack, the soil, areas, materials or spaces with a fungicidally effective amount of the mixture according to the invention. The application can be carried out both before and after the infection of the plants, plant propagation materials, for example seed materials, the soil, the areas, materials or spaces by the fungi.

Plant propagation materials can be treated prophylactically during or even before sowing or during or even before transplanting with mixtures according to the invention or a composition thereof.

The invention furthermore relates to agrochemical compositions comprising a solvent or solid carrier and the mixture according to the invention, and also to their use for controlling harmful fungi.

In this context, the term "preparation" often has the same meaning as "composition", in particular "agrochemical composition", and "formulation".

An agrochemical composition comprises a fungicidally effective amount of the mixture according to the invention. The term "effective amount" refers to an amount of the agrochemical composition or of the mixture according to the invention which is sufficient for controlling harmful fungi on crop plants or in the protection of materials and buildings and does not cause any significant damage to the treated crop plants. Such an amount may vary within a wide range and is influenced by numerous factors, such as, for example, the harmful fungus to be controlled, the respective crop plant or materials treated, the climatic conditions and compounds.

The compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, and the

component 2 or compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, component 2 and component 3 can be applied simultaneously, that is jointly or separately, or in succession, the order, in the case of separate application, generally not having any effect on the control results. The method for controlling harmful fungi is carried out by separate or joint application of the compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ) and component 2 or compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, component 2 and component 3 of mixtures of said components by spraying or dusting the seed, the plants or the soil before or after sowing of the plants or before or after emergence of the plants. The compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ) and component 2 or compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ), component 2 and component 3 may be present in a joint composition or in separate compositions. Here, type and preparation of the composition in question corresponds to type and preparation as described here in a general manner for compositions.

The compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ) and component 2 or compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ), component 2 component 3, and also their N-oxides and salts and their mixtures, can be converted into the types customary for agrochemical compositions, for example solutions, emulsions, suspensions, dusts, powders, pastes and granules. The type of composition depends on the respective intended purpose; in each case, it should ensure a fine and even distribution of the compounds of the mixtures according to the invention.

Here, examples of types of compositions are suspensions (SC, OD, FS), emulsifiable concentrates (EC), emulsions (EW, EO, ES), pastes, pastilles, wettable powders or dusts (WP, SP, SS, WS, DP, DS) or granules (GR, FG, GG, MG) which may either be water-soluble or dispersible (wettable), and also gels for treating plant propagation materials such as seed (GF).

In general, the composition types (for example EC, SC, OD, FS, WG, SG, WP, SP, SS, WS, GF) are used in diluted form. Composition types such as DP, DS, GR, FG, GG and MG are generally employed in undiluted form.

The agrochemical compositions are prepared in a known manner (see, for example, US 3,060,084, EP-A 707 445 (for liquid concentrates), Browning, "Agglomeration", Chemical Engineering, Dec. 4, 1967, 147-48, Perry's Chemical Engineer's Handbook, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1963, 8-57 and ff., WO 91/13546, US 4,172,714, US 4,144,050, US 3,920,442, US 5,180,587, US 5,232,701 , US 5,208,030,

GB 2,095,558, US 3,299,566, Klingman: Weed Control as a Science (John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1961 ), Hance et al.: Weed Control Handbook (8th Ed., Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 1989) and Mollet, H. and Grubemann, A.: Formulation technology (Wiley VCH Verlag, Weinheim, 2001 ).

The agrochemical compositions may furthermore also comprise auxiliaries customary for crop protection compositions, the selection of the auxiliaries depending on the specific use form or the active compound.

Examples of suitable auxiliaries are solvents, solid carriers, surfactants (such as further solubilizers, protective colloids, wetting agents and tackifiers), organic and inorganic thickeners, bactericides, antifreeze agents, antifoams, if appropriate colorants and adhesives (for example for the treatment of seed).

Suitable solvents are water, organic solvents, such as mineral oil fractions having a medium to high boiling point, such as kerosene and diesel oil, furthermore coal tar oils, and also oils of vegetable or animal origin, aliphatic, cyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons, for example paraffins, tetrahydronaphthalene, alkylated naphthalenes and derivatives thereof, alkylated benzenes and derivatives thereof, alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol and cyclohexanol, glycols, ketones, such as cyclohexanone, gamma-butyrolactone, dimethyl fatty amides, fatty acids and fatty acid esters and strongly polar solvents, for example amines, such as N-methylpyrrolidone. In principle, it is also possible to use solvent mixtures, and also mixtures of the solvents mentioned above and water.

Solid carriers are mineral earths such as silicas, silica gels, silicates, talc, kaolin, limestone, lime, chalk, bolus, loess, clay, dolomite, diatomaceous earth, calcium sulfate and magnesium sulfate, magnesium oxide, ground plastics, fertilizers, such as ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium nitrate, ureas and vegetable products such as cornmeal, bark dust, sawdust, nutshell meal, cellulose powder or other solid carriers.

Suitable surfactants (adjuvants, wetting agents, tackifiers, dispersants or emulsifiers) are the alkali metal, alkaline earth metal and ammonium salts of aromatic sulfonic acids, for example of lignosulfonic acid (Borresperse^® types, Borregaard, Norway), phenolsulfonic acid, naphthalenesulfonic acid (Morwet^® types, Akzo Nobel, USA) and dibutylnaphthalenesulfonic acid (Nekal^® types, BASF, Germany), and also of fatty acids, alkyl- and alkylarylsulfonates, alkyl, lauryl ether and fatty alcohol sulfates, and also salts of sulfated hexa-, hepta- and octadecanols, and also of fatty alcohol glycol ethers, condensates of sulfonated naphthalene and its derivatives with formaldehyde, condensates of naphthalene or of the naphthalenesulfonic acids with phenol and formaldehyde, polyoxyethylene octyl phenol ether, ethoxylated isooctylphenol, octylphenol or nonylphenol, alkylphenyl polyglycol ether, tributylphenyl polyglycol ether, alkylaryl polyether alcohols, isotridecyl alcohol, fatty alcohol/ethylene oxide

condensates, ethoxylated castor oil, polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers or polyoxypropylene alkyl ethers, lauryl alcohol polyglycol ether acetate, sorbitol esters, lignosulfite waste liquors, and also proteins, denatured proteins, polysaccharides (for example

methylcellulose), hydrophobically modified starches, polyvinyl alcohol (Mowiol^® types, Clariant, Switzerland), polycarboxylates (Sokalan^® types, BASF, Germany),

polyalkoxylates, polyvinylamine (Lupamin^® types, BASF, Germany), polyethyleneimine (Lupasol^® types, BASF, Germany), polyvinylpyrrolidone and copolymers thereof.

Examples of thickeners (i.e. compounds which impart modified flow properties to the composition, i.e. high viscosity in the state of rest and low viscosity in motion) are polysaccharides and also organic and inorganic sheet minerals, such as xanthan gum (Kelzan^®, CP Kelco, USA), Rhodopol^® 23 (Rhodia, France) or Veegum^® (R.T.

Vanderbilt, USA) or Attaclay^® (Engelhard Corp., NJ, USA).

Bactericides can be added for stabilizing the composition. Examples of bactericides are bactericides based on dichlorophen and benzyl alcohol hemiformal (Proxel^® from ICI or Acticide^® RS from Thor Chemie and Kathon^® MK from Rohm & Haas), and also isothiazolinone derivatives, such as alkylisothiazolinones and benzisothiazolinones (Acticide^® MBS from Thor Chemie). Examples of suitable antifreeze agents are ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, urea and glycerol.

Examples of antifoams are silicone emulsions (such as, for example, Silikon^® SRE, Wacker, Germany or Rhodorsil^®, Rhodia, France), long-chain alcohols, fatty acids, salts of fatty acids, organofluorine compounds and mixtures thereof.

Examples of colors are both pigments, which are sparingly soluble in water, and dyes, which are soluble in water. Examples which may be mentioned are the dyes and pigments known under the names Rhodamin B, C. I. Pigment Red 1 12 and C. I.

Solvent Red 1 , Pigment blue 15:4, Pigment blue 15:3, Pigment blue 15:2, Pigment blue 15:1 , Pigment blue 80, Pigment yellow 1 , Pigment yellow 13, Pigment red 48:2,

Pigment red 48:1 , Pigment red 57:1 , Pigment red 53:1 , Pigment orange 43, Pigment orange 34, Pigment orange 5, Pigment green 36, Pigment green 7, Pigment white 6, Pigment brown 25, Basic violet 10, Basic violet 49, Acid red 51 , Acid red 52, Acid red 14, Acid blue 9, Acid yellow 23, Basic red 10, Basic red 108.

Examples of adhesives are polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol and cellulose ether (Tylose^®, Shin-Etsu, Japan).

Suitable for the preparation of directly sprayable solutions, emulsions, pastes or oil dispersions are mineral oil fractions of medium to high boiling point, such as kerosene or diesel oil, furthermore coal tar oils and oils of vegetable or animal origin, aliphatic, cyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons, for example toluene, xylene, paraffin, tetrahydro- naphthalene, alkylated naphthalenes or their derivatives, methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, cyclohexanol, cyclohexanone, isophorone, strongly polar solvents, for example dimethyl sulfoxide, N-methylpyrrolidone and water.

Powders, materials for spreading and dustable products can be prepared by mixing or concomitantly grinding the compounds I and the further active compounds II with at least one solid carrier.

Granules, for example coated granules, impregnated granules and homogeneous granules, can be prepared by binding the active compounds to at least one solid carrier. Solid carriers are, for example, mineral earths, such as silica gels, silicates, talc, kaolin, attaclay, limestone, lime, chalk, bole, loess, clay, dolomite, diatomaceous earth, calcium sulfate and magnesium sulfate, magnesium oxide, ground synthetic substances, fertilizers, such as ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium nitrate, ureas and vegetable products, such as cereal meal, tree bark meal, sawdust and nutshell meal, cellulose powder or other solid carriers.

The following are examples of types of composition:

1 . Types of composition for dilution with water

i) Water-soluble concentrates (SL, LS)

10 parts by weight of the active compounds are dissolved with 90 parts by weight of water or with a water-soluble solvent. As an alternative, wetters or other auxiliaries are added. The active compound dissolves upon dilution with water. This gives a composition having an active compound content of 10% by weight.

ii) Dispersible concentrates (DC)

20 parts by weight of the active compounds are dissolved in 70 parts by weight of cyclohexanone with addition of 10 parts by weight of a dispersant, for example polyvinylpyrrolidone. Dilution with water gives a dispersion. The active compound content is 20% by weight.

iii) Emulsifiable concentrates (EC)

15 parts by weight of the active compounds are dissolved in 75 parts by weight of xylene with addition of calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and castor oil ethoxylate (in each case 5 parts by weight). Dilution with water gives an emulsion. The composition has an active compound content of 15% by weight.

iv) Emulsions (EW, EO, ES)

25 parts by weight of the active compounds are dissolved in 35 parts by weight of xylene with addition of calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and castor oil ethoxylate (in each case 5 parts by weight). This mixture is added to 30 parts by weight of water by means of an emulsifying machine (e.g. Ultraturrax) and made into a homogeneous emulsion. Dilution with water gives an emulsion. The composition has an active compound content of 25% by weight.

v) Suspensions (SC, OD, FS)

In an agitated ball mill, 20 parts by weight of the active compounds are comminuted with addition of 10 parts by weight of dispersants and wetters and 70 parts by weight of water or an organic solvent to give a fine active compound suspension. Dilution with water gives a stable suspension of the active compound. The active compound content in the composition is 20% by weight.

vi) Water-dispersible granules and water-soluble granules (WG, SG)

50 parts by weight of the active compounds are ground finely with addition of 50 parts by weight of dispersants and wetters and made into water-dispersible or water- soluble granules by means of technical appliances (for example extrusion, spray tower, fluidized bed). Dilution with water gives a stable dispersion or solution of the active compound. The composition has an active compound content of 50% by weight.

vii) Water-dispersible powders and water-soluble powders (WP, SP, SS, WS)

75 parts by weight of the active compounds are ground in a rotor-stator mill with addition of 25 parts by weight of dispersants, wetters and silica gel. Dilution with water gives a stable dispersion or solution of the active compound. The active compound content of the composition is 75% by weight.

viii) Gels (GF)

20 parts by weight of the active compounds, 10 parts by weight of dispersant, 1 part by weight of gelling agent and 70 parts by weight of water or an organic solvent are ground in a ball mill to give a fine suspension. Dilution with water gives a stable suspension with an active compound content of 20% by weight.

2. Types of composition to be applied undiluted

ix) Dusts (DP, DS)

5 parts by weight of the active compounds are ground finely and mixed intimately with 95 parts by weight of finely divided kaolin. This gives a dustable product with an active compound content of 5% by weight.

x) Granules (GR, FG, GG, MG)

0.5 part by weight of the active compounds is ground finely and associated with 99.5 parts by weight of carriers. Current methods are extrusion, spray-drying or the fluidized bed. This gives granules with an active compound content of 0.5% by weight to be applied undiluted.

xi) ULV solutions (UL)

10 parts by weight of the active compounds are dissolved in 90 parts by weight of an organic solvent, for example xylene. This gives a composition with an active compound content of 10% by weight to be applied undiluted.

In general, the compositions of the mixtures according to the invention comprise from 0.01 to 95% by weight, preferably from 0.1 to 90% by weight, of the compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ) and component 2 or compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ), component 2 and component 3 or their mixtures. The active compounds are preferably employed in a purity of from 90% to 100%, preferably from 95% to 100% (NM R spectrum).

Water-soluble concentrates (LS), suspensions (FS), dusts (DS), water-dispersible and water-soluble powders (WS, SS), emulsions (ES), emulsifiable concentrates (EC) and gels (GF) are usually used for the treatment of plant propagation materials, in particular seed. These compositions can be applied to the propagation materials, in particular seed, in undiluted or, preferably, diluted form. In this case, the corresponding composition can be diluted 2 to 10 times so that in the compositions used for the seed dressing from 0.01 to 60% by weight, preferably from 0.1 to 40% by weight of active compound are present. The application can be carried out before or during sowing. The treatment of plant propagation material, in particular the treatment of seed, is known to the person skilled in the art and is carried out by dusting, coating, pelleting, dipping or drenching the plant propagation material, the treatment preferably being carried out by pelleting, coating and dusting or by furrow treatment, such that, for example, premature germination of the seed is prevented.

For seed treatment, preference is given to using suspensions. Such compositions usually comprise from 1 to 800 g of active compound/I, from 1 to 200 g of surfactants/I, from 0 to 200 g of antifreeze agents/I, from 0 to 400 g of binders/I, from 0 to 200 g of colorants/l and solvents, preferably water. The compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ) and component 2 or compound I, i.e compound 1-1 , compound I-2 or compound I-3, (component 1 ), component 2 and component 3 or their mixtures can be used as such or in the form of their compositions, for example in the form of directly sprayable solutions, powders, suspensions, dispersions, emulsions, oil dispersions, pastes, dustable products, materials for spreading or granules, by means of spraying, atomizing, dusting, spreading, raking in, immersing or pouring. The types of composition depend entirely on the intended purposes; the intention is to ensure in each case the finest possible distribution of the active compounds or active compound mixtures according to the invention.

Aqueous use forms can be prepared from emulsion concentrates, pastes or wettable powders (sprayable powders, oil dispersions) by adding water. To prepare emulsions, pastes or oil dispersions, the substances, as such or dissolved in an oil or solvent, can be homogenized in water by means of a wetter, tackifier, dispersant or emulsifier. Alternatively, it is also possible to prepare concentrates composed of active substance, wetter, tackifier, dispersant or emulsifier and, if appropriate, solvent or oil, and such concentrates are suitable for dilution with water.

The active compound concentrations in the ready-to-use preparations can be varied within relatively wide ranges. In general, they are from 0.0001 to 10%, preferably from 0.01 to 1 %.

The active compounds may also be used successfully in the ultra-low-volume process (ULV), by which it is possible to apply compositions comprising over 95% by weight of active compound, or even to apply the active compound without additives.

When used in crop protection, the application rates are from 0.001 to 2.0 kg of active compound per ha, preferably from 0.005 to 2 kg per ha, particularly preferably from

0.05 to 0.9 kg per ha, especially from 0.1 to 0.75 kg per ha, depending on the nature of the desired effect.

In the treatment of plant propagation materials, for example seed, the amounts of active compound (or amounts of active compound mixtures) used are generally from 0.1 to 1000 g/100 kg of propagation material or seed, preferably from 1 to 1000 g/100 kg, particularly preferably from 1 to 100 g/100 kg, especially from 5 to 100 g/100 kg.

When used in the protection of materials or stored products, the active compound or active compound mixture application rate depends on the kind of application area and on the desired effect. Amounts typically applied in the protection of materials are, for example, from 0.001 g to 2 kg, preferably from 0.005 g to 1 kg, of active compound per cubic meter of treated material.

Various types of oils, wetters, adjuvants, herbicides, bactericides, other fungicides and/or pesticides may be added to the active compounds or active compound mixtures or the compositions comprising them, if appropriate not until immediately prior to use (tank mix). These compositions can be admixed with the compositions according to the invention in a weight ratio of from 1 :100 to 100:1 , preferably from 1 :10 to 10:1 . The following are particularly suitable as adjuvants in this context: organically modified polysiloxanes, for example Break Thru S 240^®; alcohol alkoxylates, for example Atplus^® 245, Atplus^® MBA 1303, Plurafac^® LF 300 and Lutensol^® ON 30; EO-PO block polymers, for example Pluronic^® RPE 2035 and Genapol^® B; alcohol ethoxylates, for example Lutensol^® XP 80; and sodium dioctylsulfosuccinate, for example Leophen^® RA.

Synthesis examples:

The compounds of the formula I are synthesized as described below (and in WO 2009/077443 (PCT/EP2008/067394)

With appropriate modification of the starting materials, the procedures given in the synthesis examples below were used to obtain further compounds of the formula I or the precursors thereof.

Melting points were obtained on a Mel-Temp II instrument and are uncorrected. 1 H- NMR spectra were recorded on a Bruker AC 300 spectrometer at 300 MHz and are referenced to tetramethylsilane as internal standard (from Aldrich or Cambridge Isotope Laboratories).

ESI mass spectra were recorded on a Shimadzu LCMS-2010 EV mass spectrometer. APCI mass spectra were recorded on a Shimadzu LCMS-2010 EV mass spectrometer.

HPLC analyses were carried out using an Alltech Alltima C18 Rocket column with PDA detection at 254 nm on a Shimadzu Prominence HPLC system, unless indicated otherwise. At a flow rate of 2.5 ml per minute, the following time program was used:

Time Percent by volume of A Percent by volume of B

[min] (H₂0 with (CH₃CN with

0.05% trifluoroacetic acid 0.05% trifluoroacetic acid TFA)

TFA)

1 .00 90 10

4.50 0 100

10.00 0 100

1 1 .50 90 10

Example 1-1 Synthesis of 1 -[rel-(2R,3S)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4- difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-1 H-[1 ,2,4]triazole-3-thiol (=1 -[rel- (2S,3R)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-1 H-

[1 ,2,4]triazole-5(4H )-thione) (compound 1-1 )

At -78°C, 60.6 ml of a 1.7M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane were added dropwise to a solution of 30 g of 1 -[rel-(2R,3S)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)- oxiranylmethyl]-1 H-[1 ,2,4]triazole in 800 ml of anhydrous THF. 5.5 g of sulfur were then added, and the mixture was stirred at -78°C for 90 minutes. At -78°C, saturated ammonium chloride solution was added to the solution, and after thawing to room temperature, the mixture was extracted three times with ethyl acetate. The combined organic phases were washed with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried and concentrated. The residue was repeatedly taken up in a methyl tert-butyl ether/ethyl acetate mixture until the excess sulfur had been removed. The product was finally crystallized from ethyl acetate/diisopropyl ether/cyclohexane. This gave 25 g of 1 -[rel- (2R,3S)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-1 H-[1 ,2,4]triazole-3- thiole in the form of a white powder (melting point 159-160°C).

¹H-NMR (DMSO-d6): 13.3 (s, 1 H), 8.2 (s, 1 H), 7.6 (m, 2H), 7.5 (m, 2H), 7.4 (m, 1 H), 7.3 (m, 1 H), 7.0 (m, 1 H), 4.5 (d, 1 H), 4.4 (s, 1 H), 4.1 (d, 1 H).

Example I-2 Synthesis of 1 -[re/-(2S,3R)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4- difluorophenyl)oxiran-2-ylmethyl]-5-thiocyanato-1 /-/-1 ,2,4-triazole (compound I-2)

A mixture of 1 -[re/-(2S,3R)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorphenyl)-oxiranylmethyl]-1 H- [1 ,2,4]triazol-5(4H )-thion (150 mg, 0.4 mmol), trieethylamin (1 10 μΙ_, 0.8 mmol) und bromocyanide BrCN (63 mg, 0.59 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofurane (THF, 5 mL) was stirred 3 hours at room temperature. Ethylacetate (20 mL) was added, and it was washed with saturated natrium chloride solution (3 x 20 mL). It was dryed with natriumsulfate and the solvent was removed. The residue was purified by means of column chromatography (silica gel, 10:1 methylenechloride / ethylacetate). The target compound was obtained as white solid (1 10 mg, 69%). HPLC-MS: 3.756 min (405)

Example I-3 Synthesis of 1 -[rel (2R, 3S)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4- difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-5-allyl-1 H-[1 ,2,4]triazole (compound I- 3)

A mixture of 1 -[re/-(2S,3R)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorphenyl)-oxiranylmethyl]-1 H- [1 ,2,4]triazol-5(4H )-thione (2.50 g, 6.6 mmol) and potassium carbonate (1 .36 g, 9.9 mmol) in dry dimethylformamide (DM F, 50 mL) was stirred 5 min at room temperature. Allyl iodide (1 .66 g, 9.9 mmol) was then added dropwise and the resulting mixture stirred at room temperature for 12 hours. Iced water (100 mL) was added and the mixture was extracted with methyl tert-butyl ether (200 mL). The organic phase was washed with water and then dried with saturated sodium chloride solution (3 x 50 mL). After evaporation, the residue was purified using chromatography (silica gel, cyclohexane, 0 to 50% ethylacetate). The target compound was obtained as yellowish oil (2.07 g, 71 %). HPLC-MS: 3.980 min (419).

Use examples

The fungicidal action of the mixtures according to the invention can be demonstrated by the following tests:

G) Green House The spray solutions were prepared in several steps: The stock solution were prepared: a mixture of acetone and/or dimethylsulfoxide and the wetting agent/emulsifier Wettol, which is based on ethoxylated alkylphenoles, in a relation (volume) solvent-emulsifier of 99 to 1 was added to 25 mg of the compound to give a total of 10 ml. Water was then added to total volume of 100 ml. This stock solution was diluted with the described solvent-emulsifier-water mixture to the given concentration.

Example G1 Control of late blight on tomatoes caused by Phytophthora infestans

(Phytin P1 )

Young seedlings of tomato plants were grown in pots. These plants were sprayed to run- off with an aqueous suspension, containing the concentration of active ingredient or their mixture mentioned in the table below. The next day, the treated plants were inoculated with an aqueous suspension of sporangia of Phytophthora infestans. After inoculation, the trial plants were immediately transferred to a humid chamber. After 6 days at 18 to 20°C and a relative humidity close to 100 % the extent of fungal attack on the leaves was visually assessed as % diseased leaf area. The diseases were converted into efficacies. An efficacy of 0 means that the infection level of the treated plants corresponds to that of the untreated control plants; an efficacy of 100 means that the treated plants were not infected. The expected efficacies of active compound mixtures were determined using Colby's formula [R.S. Colby, "Calculating synergistic and antagonistic responses of herbicide combinations", Weeds 15, 20-22 (1967)] and compared with the observed efficacies.

Example G2 Preventative control of brown rust on wheat caused by Puccinia

recondita (Puccrt P1 )

The first two developed leaves of pot-grown wheat seedling were sprayed to run-off with an aqueous suspension, containing the concentration of active ingredient or their mixture as described below. The next day the plants were inoculated with spores of Puccinia recondita. To ensure the success the artificial inoculation, the plants were transferred to a humid chamber without light and a relative humidity of 95 to 99 % and 20 to 24°C for 24 h. Then the trial plants were cultivated for 6 days in a greenhouse chamber at 20-24°C and a relative humidity between 65 and 70 %. The extent of fungal attack on the leaves was visually assessed as % diseased leaf area.

results:

G1 ) Phytin P1

Active Concentration Mixture Observed Calculated Synergism compound / (ppm) efficacy efficacy (%) active mixture according

to Colby

(%)

Untreated 80%

control disease compound 1-1 4 - 1

pyraclostrobin 4 - 0

prothioconazol 4 - 0

bixafen 1 - 0

compound 1-1 4 1 : 1 19 1 18 pyraclostrobin 4

compound 1-1 4 1 : 1 : 1 19 1 18 prothioconazol 4

pyraclostrobin 4

compound 1-1 4 4 :4: 1 19 1 18 prothioconazol 4

bixafen 1

G2) Puccrt P1

to Colby

(%)

Untreated 80%

control disease

compound 1-1 1 - 25

0.25 - 1

prothioconazol 1 - 0

0.25 - 0

fluxapyroxad 0.063 - 0

pyraclostrobin 0.25 - 13

bixafen 0.25 - 0

compound 1-1 0.25 4 :4: 1 25 1 24 prothioconazol 0.25

fluxapyroxad 0.063

compound 1-1 0.25 1 : 1 : 1 31 14 17 prothioconazol 0.25

pyraclostrobin 0.25

compound 1-1 1 4 : 4 : 1 50 25 25 prothioconazol 1

bixafen 0.25

M) Micro test

Preparation of active compound

The active compounds were formulated separately or jointly as a stock solution having a concentration of 10 000 ppm in DMSO. The active compound orysastrobin was used as a commercial formulation and, with respect to the active compound, diluted with water.

The determined values (measured parameters) for the percentage of infection on the leaves were compared to the growth of the active compound-free control variant and the fungus- and active compound-free blank value to determine the relative growth in % of the pathogens in the individual active compounds and were thus converted into efficacy % of the untreated control. An efficacy of 0 means the same degree of infection as in the untreated control; an efficacy of 100 means 0% infection. The expected efficacies for active compound combinations were determined using the Colby formula (Colby, S. R. "Calculating synergistic and antagonistic responses of herbicide combinations", Weeds, 15, pp. 20 - 22, 1967) and compared to the observed efficacies.

The efficacy (E) is calculated as follows using Abbot's formula:

E = (1 - α/β) 100

a corresponds to the fungicidal infection of the treated plants in % and

β corresponds to the fungicidal infection of the untreated (control) plants in % At an efficacy of 0 the degree of infection of the treated plants corresponds to that of the untreated control plants; at an efficacy of 100 the treated plants are not infected.

The expected efficacies for active compound combinations were determined using the Colby formula (Colby, S. R. "Calculating synergistic and antagonistic responses of herbicide combinations", Weeds, 15, pp. 20 - 22, 1967) and compared to the observed efficacies.

Colby's formula:

E = x + y - x-y/100

E expected efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated control, when using the

mixture of the active compounds A and B at the concentrations a and b x efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated control, when using the active

compound A at the concentration a y efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated control, when using the active compound B at the concentration b

M 1 ) Activity against Leptosphaeria nodorum in the microtiterplate test (Leptno)

The stock solutions were mixed according to the ratio, pipetted onto a micro titer plate (MTP) and diluted with water to the stated concentrations. A spore suspension of Leptosphaeria nodorum in an aqueous biomalt solution was then added. The plates were placed in a water vapor-saturated chamber at a temperature of 18°C. Using an absorption photometer, the MTPs were measured at 405 nm 7 days after the inoculation.

M2) Activity against Septoria glycines in the microtiterplate test (Septgl)

The stock solutions were mixed according to the ratio, pipetted onto a micro titer plate (MTP) and diluted with water to the stated concentrations. A spore suspension of Septoria glycines in an aqueous biomalt solution was then added. The plates were placed in a water vapor-saturated chamber at a temperature of 18°C. Using an absorption photometer, the MTPs were measured at 405 nm 7 days after the inoculation.

The measured parameters were compared to the growth of the active compound-free control variant (100%) and the fungus-free and active compound-free blank value to determine the relative growth i n % of the pathogens in the respective active compounds. These percentages were converted into efficacies. An efficacy of 0 means that the growth level of the pathogens corresponds to that of the untreated control; an efficacy of 100 means that the pathogens were not growing. The expected efficacies of active compound mixtures were determined using Colby's formula [R.S. Colby, "Calculating synergistic and antagonistic responses of herbicide combinations", Weeds 15, 20-22 (1967)] and compared with the observed efficacies.

Leptno

Septgl Active Concentration Mixture Observed Calculated Synergism compound / (ppm) efficacy efficacy (%)

active mixture according

to Colby

(%)

compound 1-1 0.25 - 2

0.063 - 2

fluxapyroxad 0.016 - 0

prothioconazol 0.063 - 64

chlorothalonil 0.25 - 18

compound 1-1 0.063 4 : 1 59 3 56

fluxapyroxad 0.016

compound 1-1 0.063 1 : 1 100 65 35

prothioconazol 0.063

compound 1-1 0.25 1 : 1 65 20 45

chlorothalonil 0.25

compound 1-1 0.25 16 : 1 : 4 99 66 33

fluxapyroxad 0.016

prothioconazol 0.063

M3) Activity against wheat leaf spot Leptosphaeria nodorum in the microtiterplate test

The stock solutions were mixed according to the ratio, pipetted onto a micro titer plate (MTP) and diluted with water to the stated concentrations. A spore suspension of

Leptosphaeria nodorum in an aqueous biomalt solution was then added. The plates were placed in a water vapor-saturated chamber at a temperature of 18°C. Using an absorption photometer, the MTPs were measured at 405 nm 7 days after the

inoculation.

Active compound / Concentration Mixture Observed Calculated Synergism (%) active mixture (ppm) efficacy efficacy

according to

Colby (%)

M4) Activity against barley net blotch Pyrenophora teres in the microtiterplate tes

The stock solutions were mixed according to the ratio, pipetted onto a micro titer plate (MTP) and diluted with water to the stated concentrations. A spore suspension of Pyrenophora teres in an aqueous biomalt solution was then added. The plates were placed in a water vapor-saturated chamber at a temperature of 18°C. Using an absorption photometer, the MTPs were measured at 405 nm 7 days after the inoculation.

M5) Activity against rice blast Pyricularia oryzae in the microtiterplate test

The stock solutions were mixed according to the ratio, pipetted onto a micro titer plate (MTP) and diluted with water to the stated concentrations. A spore suspension of Pyricularia oryzae in an aqueous biomalt solution was then added. The plates were placed in a water vapor-saturated chamber at a temperature of 18°C. Using an absorption photometer, the MTPs were measured at 405 nm 7 days after the inoculation.

M6) Activity against leaf bloch Rhynchosporium secalis in the microtiterplate test

Rhynchosporium secalis in an aqueous biomalt solution was then added. The plates were placed in a water vapor-saturated chamber at a temperature of 18°C. Using an absorption photometer, the MTPs were measured at 405 nm 7 days after the

inoculation.

Active compound / active Concentration Mixture Observed Calculated Synergism mixture (ppm) efficacy efficacy (%) according

to Colby

(%)

M7) Activity against leaf blotch on wheat caused by Septoria tritici

The stock solutions were mixed according to the ratio, pipetted onto a micro titer plate (MTP) and diluted with water to the stated concentrations. A spore suspension of Septoria tritici in an aqueous biomalt solution was then added. The plates were placed in a water vapor-saturated chamber at a temperature of 18°C. Using an absorption photometer, the MTPs were measured at 405 nm 7 days after the inoculation.

Claims

1 . Fungicidal mixtures, comprising

1 ) as component 1 the compound of the formula I

in which the variables have the following meanings: A 2,4-difluorophenyl; B 2-chlorophenyl; and

D S-H (compound 1-1 ), S-CN (compound I-2) or S-CH₂-CH=CH₂ (compound I

3), wherein the compound I may be fully or partially present in its tautomeric form; and/or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof; and

2) as component 2 an active ingredient, selected from pyraclostrobin, fluxapy- roxad, fenpropimorph, prothioconazole and chlorothalonil, and/or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof; in a weight ratio of from 20:1 to 1 :20.

The fungicidal mixtures of claim 1 , wherein compound I is 2-[rel (2R, 3S)-3-(2- chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1 ,2,4]triazole-3- thione, which may be fully or partially present in its tautomeric form.

The fungicidal mixtures of claim 1 , wherein compound I is 1 -[rel (2R, 3S)-3-(2- chlorophenyl)-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)oxiranylmethyl]-5-thiocyanato-1 H-

[1 ,2,4]triazole, which may be fully or partially present in its tautomeric form.

The fungicidal mixtures of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein component 2 is selected from fluxapyroxad, prothioconazole, fenpropimorph and chlorothalonil, and/or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof.

The fungicidal mixtures of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein component 2 fluxapyroxad. The fungicidal mixtures of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein component 2 is prothioconazole.

The fungicidal mixtures of claim 5, wherein the mixture further comprises pyra- clostrobin.

The fungicidal mixtures of claim 5, wherein the mixture further comprises fen- propimorph.

The fungicidal mixtures of claim 6, wherein the mixture further comprises fluxapy roxad, bixafen or penflufen.

The fungicidal mixtures of claim 6, wherein the mixture further comprises pyra- clostrobin, dimoxystrobin, picoxystrobin or fluoxastrobin.

The use of a fungicidal mixture according to any of claims 1 to 10 for controlling wheat pathogens, selected from Septoria tritici, Stagonospora nodorum, Pyreno phora tritici repentis, Puccinia recondita, Puccinia striiformis, Blumeria graminis, Fusarium culmorum, Fusarium graminearum and Pseudocercosporella her- potrichoides.

The use of a fungicidal mixture according to any of claims 1 to 10 for controlling barley pathogens, selected from Pyrenophera teres, Rhychosporium secalis, Puccinia hordei, Blumeria graminis, Ramularia collo-cygni and Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

The use of a fungicidal mixture according to any of claims 1 to 10 for controlling soy pathogens, selected from phakopsora pachyrizi, P. meibomiae, Mi- crosphaera diffusa and the FDC (Foliar Disease Complex), which comprises at least one of the pathogens selceted from Septoria glycines, Cercospora kikuchii, C. sojina, Corynespora cassiicola and Alternaria spp..

An agrochemical composition comprising a solvent or a solid carrier and a fungicidal mixture according to any of claims 1 to 10.

15. Seed comprising a fungicidal mixture according to any of claims 1 to 10 in an amount of from 0.1 to 1000 g/100 kg of seed.