Ornamentals Advisory Blog
Measures for mildews
13.01.2021
Despite their similar names they’re completely unrelated: powdery mildews are fungi while downy...
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Guide to the main fungicide modes of action
25.09.2020
Here we outline the main elements of pathogen biology that different fungicides are designed to...
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Understanding how fungicides work
26.08.2020
Understanding how fungicides work – their mode of action – not only helps in the design of spray...
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Fungicides & their modes of action
26.08.2020
Plant pathogens are just as likely to evolve resistance to fungicides as insect pests are to...
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Insecticide resistance: let groups be your guide
25.08.2020
In my last blog I looked at why repeated use of insecticides with the same mode of action can lead...
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Insecticide resistance: know your modes of action to stay a step ahead of evolution
17.08.2020
When it comes to insect pest control in particular, you can expect fewer chemical insecticides to...
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Performance-enhancing or just compatible – and how do we know anyway?
20.07.2020
Part of the process of finalising the formulation of a new crop protection product is to check its...
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Compatibility & Mixing: Best practice advice
06.07.2020
We’re currently in the process of finalising plans for the launch of our new ornamentals adjuvant. I...
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Operators: Reducing your exposure levels
01.07.2020
Welcome to the first in a series of new blogs that will help to advise you in the art of improving...
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Managing insecticide loss - the balancing act
22.06.2020
Anyone who has experienced difficulties managing insect pests such as western flower thrips will be...
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Downy Mildew Care in Roses
17.06.2020
Roses are the leading cut flowers in global floriculture trade. Cut roses, either planted outdoors...
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Product Development & Registration Series: Development & Launch
16.06.2020
In my last couple of blogs I’ve outlined what’s involved in finding new active substances and how...