Tob. Sci., 1987, 31-17, p.63-66, ISSN. 0082-4523
Efficacy of metalaxyl in the planting water against blue mold and its effect on tobacco yield and quality
GAYED S.K.; PATRICK Z.A.; RIPLEY B.D.
Agriculture Canada, Research Station, Delhi, Ontario, Canada; University of Toronto, Department of Botany, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Provincial Pesticide Laboratory, c/o University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Ridomil 240 EC was tested over two years for protection against tobacco blue mold disease. The systemic fungicide was applied in the planting water at rates from 50 to 400 g ai/ha. Rates of 100 g and higher were phytotoxic and caused stunting of...