Pythium root dysfunction and watering in
July 3, 2016
The environmentally friendly products known as phosphites\* have been shown to provide good control of foliar Pythium diseases, anthracnose and algae (cyanobacteria). But control of Pythium root dysfunction has been much more variable.
Recent research from the lab of Dr. Jim Kerns, at North Carolina State University, explains why, and points the way towards successful use of phosphite products for Pythium root dysfunction.
Kerns and his team found that, contrary to popular belief, phosphite products are not readily translocated to…