Waitea and nitrogen

The newly described disease, brown ring patch (BRP) is caused by the fungus, Waitea circinata var. circinata. Because this disease is new, very little is known about its management and control. Now, thanks to an intensive lab and field research program led by Dr. Frank Wong (one that we have been privileged to be a part of), we are learning a great deal about this new and challenging pathogen. In addition to standard fungicide trials, we are also investigating the…