Fecha de publicación: 20/09/2007 Fuente: WIPO "stone fruits" The present invention relates to the use of a strobilurin compound for improving the tolerance of plants to low temperatures ranging from +15°C to -15.degreeC, wherein the strobilurin compound is applied to the seeds. In particular, the strobilurin compound is orysastrobin, pyraclostrobin or azoxystrobin.