Tag: fungicide

Copper is an essential micronutrient for plants and plays a role in various physiological processes. However, using copper specifically to prevent ergot in cereals is not a common or recommended practice. Ergot is a fungal disease caused by Claviceps purpurea, and copper is typically used to manage bacterial and fungal diseases, not specifically ergot. Here […]

Seed treatments and dressings play a crucial role in protecting seeds from diseases, pests, and environmental stressors while promoting germination and healthy emergence of seedlings. They enhance seedling vigor and establish a strong start for the plant, which is essential for crop success. Here are common seed treatments and dressings used for disease control and […]

Photo credit: Chatterton et al., 2017 Root rot and clubroot are two serious diseases which can, at best, cause yield losses and, at worst, cause premature plant death. While clubroot is a disease solely affecting brassica crops, such as canola, root rot can take hold in cereals, pulses, canola and other field crops when conditions […]

As the canola starts to bolt and the wheat is getting to the flag leaf stage, the timing for Stress Reliever technology (in C3, P3 and Nutri-Boost) has passed. For application with fungicide, the best product choices for crops that are water stressed are: Canola – Extreme Water Stress Conditions – Standing Water or Waterlogged Soils Crop Stage Product […]