2013 EVALUATION OF IN-FURROW AND FOLIAR FUNGICIDES FOR DISEASE CONTROL OF PEANUT CONTROL IN JAY, FLORIDA
Agronomy & Pest Management
Libbie Johnson
EXT AGT III, AGRICULTURE
UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County
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Abstract
Soilborne diseases are a devastating problem for peanut producers in Santa Rosa County. Peanut producers need both economical and sustainable options to reduced disease impacts and increase peanut yields. Fungicide programs used for disease management are the largest expense associated with peanut production. Resistant varieties and both foliar and in-furrow fungicides are used to combat soilborne disease. This research trial evaluated the efficacy of foliar and in-furrow fungicides against white mold (Sclerotium rolfsii). In-furrow use of fungicides is a new practice for our peanut growers in Santa Rosa County and there is interest and a need for local data on this practice compared to our traditional foliar applied fungicide programs. The plots were randomized complete block experimental design with four replications. They were managed following University of Florida recommended practices. The results of this trial will be reported in terms of disease control visual evaluations, final yields, cost of the fungicide programs and net returns.
Authors: John Doyle Atkins, , Johnson, L., Darcy Telenko
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John Doyle Atkins Extension Agent IV Agriculture, UF IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County,
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Johnson, L. Ext Agt II, Agriculture, UF IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County, Florida, 32533
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Darcy Telenko Post-Doctoral Research Associate, UF IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center,