The eagerly anticipated Syngenta Contact+
fungicide active for turf, Medallion TL, has gained approval for
use by turf managers. Medallion TL not only targets disease
pathogens on the leaf surface, but has the same effect on Fusarium
disease spores in the thatch layer and the soil surface, according
to Syngenta Technical Manager, Dr Simon Watson.
"Medallion TL will change the way we think about disease
control, not only protecting from disease infection, but also
reducing disease spore numbers and lowering the risk of further
infection," he said. "That makes it incredibly effective in its
primary role as an autumn and winter Contact+ treatment,
but could also have a really valuable effect to prevent disease
outbreaks triggered by spring and summer aeration or maintenance
activities."
Dr Watson added that it is the additional activity in thatch and
soil surface that gives Medallion TL its Contact+
credentials. "The disease threat is ever present in the thatch
layer, with spores living on decaying material and roots and
waiting for the right conditions to flare up. Medallion TL gives us
a powerful new chance to stop that occurring."
An independent trial at Birch Grove Golf Club in Essex this year
has demonstrated the exceptional long-lasting disease control with
Medallion TL, even under very high disease pressure and testing
conditions of prolonged snow cover. After a spray programme through
late autumn and early winter, Medallion TL was still giving over
99.5% disease control when assessed at the end of February - over
100 days after the final application (above, right). Over 25% of
the untreated turf area was affected by Fusarium, with serious
implications for playing quality and recovery (above, left).
Dr Watson highlights that Medallion TL has an exciting new mode
of action for turf that triggers treated disease spores to rapidly
absorb water, to the point where they quite literally explode.
"This happens so quickly there is no time for the spore to grow and
infect the leaf, thus preventing damage to the surface and reducing
subsequent threat.
Watch the video below to view Medallion TL and its
explosive performance in action:
"And since Medallion TL was bio-inspired by a naturally occurring
antifungal compound of soil bacteria, it will destroy selected turf
disease pathogens, but leave soil microbes with different protein
structures unaffected," he advised. "We see this as a really
exciting opportunity to develop new disease control
strategies."
Medallion TL is approved for use across all areas of the golf
course and managed amenity turf and amenity grassland at the
recommended rate of 3.0 l/ha, with up to four applications per
year.
Dr Watson advises Medallion TL should be applied in a water
volume of 125 - 500 l/ha. "For optimum results we advocate the use
of drift-reducing Syngenta Turf Foliar Nozzles, to ensure good
spray retention on the leaf and deliver effective results in the
thatch. Our application trials have shown using lower water volumes
will maximise sprayer efficiency and optimise spray timing, as well
as delivering better spray retention in the target area." Medallion
TL will be supplied in the unique Syngenta S-pac for easy handling
and efficient rinsing and recycling.
Medallion TL will have an essential role in maintaining turf
quality and player satisfaction, which is paramount with the
current financial pressures facing all golf clubs. As one of the
trialists in the Medallion TL development programme, Sean Clark,
Club Manager and Professional at Royston Golf Club in
Hertfordshire, describes the positive comments he received from
both members and visitors as: "quite remarkable."
Mr Clark added: "The performance of Medallion TL proved
exceptional under testing conditions this year. Despite three weeks
of snow, there was no sign of Fusarium six weeks after treatment.
The greens are probably in the best condition for many years.
"There is no doubt that the treatment has helped this and, with
just one application, it has saved us both time and money. We are
always looking at ways of improving playability of our putting
surfaces to both our members and guests, and will definitely be
using Medallion TL again in the future."
Richard Walton, Business Manager - Turf & Amenity for
Everris, sole UK distributors of the product said: "We are
extremely excited that Medallion TL has gained approval, because
the feedback we've received so far has been incredible. With all
our experience within the fungicide market, we have never seen such
anticipation for a new fungicide technology."
Medallion TL is available from all Everris distributors. To
locate your nearest distributor, please visit www.everris.com.
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