Question

Which was the first effective fungicide discovered?

Answer 1

Dithiocarbamate fungicides were the first effective fungicide discovered.

Answer 2

Here is the answer to above:

The first such compound founded was known as tricyclazole, introduced in the year 1976.

This universal fungicide as well as the newer carpropamid restrains melanin biosynthesis, which is required for penetration of the leaf by the appressorium of some other fungi up to 24 different fungi.