The changing face of crop diseases - Experts provide context and insight into the changing face of seed- and soil-borne diseases
Canada
January 4, 2013
At the 2012 AgriTrade Exposition in Red Deer, Syngenta invited three experts to provide context and insight into the changing face of seed- and soil-borne diseases and to review the latest crop-establishment trials involving Cruiser Maxx® Vibrance™ Cereals, Syngenta’s newest seed treatment.
Sarah Foster, 20/20 Seed Labs
In 2011-12 important seed-borne pathogens, including Fusarium graminearum extended their range on the Prairies. Sarah Foster of 20/20 Seed Labs discusses what’s changed and the implications on seed germination and crop establishment.
Ted Labun, Syngenta SeedCare Technical Lead West, Syngenta Canada.
A team from the University of Guelph and Syngenta researchers conducted an extensive study of soil-borne Rhizoctonia in Canada. Ted Labun of Syngenta Canada presents the team’s findings, including the role that crop rotations may play in fostering the pathogens’ persistence and spread.
Rob Klewchuk, Technical Lead – Western Canada, Syngenta Canada.
Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Cereals seed treatment promotes stronger roots and more vigorous seedling emergence. Rob Klewchuk of Syngenta Canada presents the western Canadian data that substantiate these claims.
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