Understanding fungicides

Dr. Rick Latin of Purdue University (retired) explains how fungicides work, why they work, and why sometimes they do not.

Topics are addressed from a practical perspective and emphasize how this information benefits turf managers.

Specific topics covered in this 90-minute presentation include:

• How fungicides move in the plant and in the turf profile.
• How fungicides kill turf pathogens.
• Fungicide resistance management.
• Factors that influence fungicide performance.
• Approaches to scheduling fungicide applications.