Factors affecting fungicide performance and control of root/soil pathogens of warm-season turfgrass
Brian Aynardi is the Northeast R&D Scientist and Manager of University and Contract Research for PBI-Gordon Coporation, a position he has held since December of 2016. His responsibilities include protocol development and placement for new active ingredients and developing next generation products for the company’s turf and ornamental portfolio. Brian received his B.S. In Turfgrass Science in 2007, and his Ph.D. In Plant Pathology in 2016, both from the Pennsylvania State University. Brian’s graduate research focused on population biology and molecular detection of the pathogen(s) causing dollar spot of turf grass. He also served as a research technician from 2010-2016, where he was responsible for spraying and evaluating fungicides for their efficacy in prevention and control of a variety of diseases affecting turf grass.
Introduction and overview of presentation
Factors affecting fungicide efficacy
Post application irrigation
Water quality & ph
Carrier volume
Tank-mixing
Control of Spring Dead Spot (SDS):
Disease profile
Fungicide recommendations and application strategies
Control of Large Patch
Disease profile
Fungicide recommendations and application strategies
Control of Pythium Root Rot
Disease profile
Fungicide recommendations and application strategies
Summary and Q&A