The PotCast - Syngenta's Professional Horticulture Podcast

In this episode we answer the following questions for professional horticulture growers:

How do I recognise Botrytis? What are the risk conditions for Botrytis? How do I control botrytis on the nursery?

Botrytis can be a challenging disease to manage in early spring crops so listening to a refresher on how to manage it can't be a bad thing...

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In this future looking episode, we explore technology that we are researching that is based on natural defences against pests and pathogens and how this the potential for highly targeted treatments for the future.

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How do plant protection products move systemically? How do I get the best from a systemic product?

Find out how you can maximise your fungicide applications by understanding how plant protection products actually move around the plants, this can enhance your applications in professional horticulture.

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What role can disease resistant varieties play in my IPM programme? In this fascinating episode, we spoke to our colleagues in Syngenta Flowers on how resistance to diseases and pests is being bred into future varieties to help professional horticulture growers manage some of their biggest challenges.

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How does water quality affect plant protection product performance? What aspects of water quality do I need to consider when mixing plant protection products? How does water quality affect my choice of plant protection product?

Water, the basis for life. In this episode we explore the importance of water quality and how it can affect plant protection product performance and most importantly what should professional horticulture growers consider when applying products.

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When should I start my spray programme? Does climate change affect pest and disease activity?

Some key questions explored in this short episode for professional horticulture growers, we talk about planning with flexibility in mind for your spray programmes and the impact it has on pests and diseases.

How do I monitor for whitefly in my crop? What are the key elements in an IPM programme for whitefly?

It’s not always easy to distinguish between the various species of whitefly for professional horticulture growers, so if in doubt consult an expert agronomist or your local plant health inspector. Control options will depend on which species is present. Hopefully this podcast will help you to manage the pest in crops!

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Does Syngenta offer any nozzles suitable for my crops?

In this episode, we look at the different nozzles that Syngenta offer and how they can help your applications.

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What fungicides control Pythium root diseases? How can I reduce the risk of damping off in propagation?

In this episode, we take a look at which fungicides are available for treating Pythium root diseases, a challenge most professional horticulture growers will face.

Anyone who has readThe Hungry Caterpillarwill remember the insect’s rampage of culinary discovery comes to an end on the seventh day, when he eats a leaf to cure his self-inflicted stomach ache.

Chewing pests are difficult to control; resistance to chemicals is an issue and they’re capable of increasing their populations at an alarming speed. Two of the worst offenders are the aforementioned beet army worm (Spodoptera exigua) and the golden twin-spot moth (Chrysodeixis chalcites). In this episode, we explore these different chewing pests and how our new insecticide, Mainspring, can help you combat the damage to your crops.

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