The explosive activity of the new Syngenta turf
fungicide, Medallion TL, can now be viewed on-line, with a YouTube
video clip showing just what happens when treated disease spores
rapidly absorb water, to the point where they quite literally
explode and are rendered harmless to turf.
Syngenta Technical Manager, Dr Simon Watson reports the video
clearly demonstrates how rapid mycelial growth of untreated spores
can penetrate the leaf surface during early disease infection and
cause damage to the leaf surface. "This highlights the importance
of preventative application to stop spore germination.
"Medallion TL locks onto the membrane protein structures of
specific selected turf disease spores. It triggers them to rapidly
absorb water, to the point where they swell and burst. This happens
so quickly there is no time for the spore to grow and infect the
leaf, thus preventing damage to the leaf."
Dr Watson adds that importantly this activity on disease pathogens
not only takes place on the leaf surface to protect against
infection, but also in the thatch and at the soil surface to
provide effective Contact+ results. "This can reduce the
sources of infection and thus lower disease pressure and risk. It
means that Medallion TL can offer quite exceptional long-lasting
protection.
"We see this as a really exciting opportunity to develop new
disease control strategies."
Click here for
more information on Medalion TL and how it works
GreenCast now has a dedicated YouTube channel to view the latest
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access the site.
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