Questions with Nancy Rechcigl

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NM: How should growers approach their fungicide selection?

NR: Choosing the right fungicide can depend on many different factors including what ornamental crop you are planning to apply it to and the disease you are targeting. Growers should also pay attention to the modes of action of each fungicide. Some fungicides offer systemic or translaminar movement, while others can offer both. It is also crucial to read the product label before deciding on a fungicide as some products on the market may not be approved for certain use sites.

NM: What fungicides does Syngenta offer?

NM: How often should you rotate fungicides to prevent resistance?

NR: We recommend growers only make one or two applications of the same product (if the label allows) before rotating to a different class of chemistry.

NM: What Syngenta products should growers rotate in nurseries?

NR: For nursery production, we recommend a rotation of Postiva, Mural®, Palladium®, Concert® II*, Daconil® and Segovis® fungicides. Between these six fungicides, growers can effectively protect their crops from Fusarium, Botrytis, leaf spots, powdery mildew, downy mildew, Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia and rusts.

NM: Can I incorporate fungicide rotation into an agronomic program?

NR: We have developed a variety of agronomic programs that address the most common diseases and insects and provide a framework for rotating products and modes of action. To view our agronomic programs, visit GreenCastOnline.com/Solutions.

Learn more about our full portfolio at GreenCastOnline.com/FungicideGuide.

*Concert II is not labeled for use in greenhouses. All photos are the property of Syngenta or are used with permission.

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