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Determination of optimal timing of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid foliar applications for common scab control in potato
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posted on 2023-05-17, 19:20 authored by Thompson, HK, Robert TeggRobert Tegg, Noel DaviesNoel Davies, John RossJohn Ross, Calum WilsonCalum WilsonApplication of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) has been shown to be an effective control method for common scab of potato. Prior research targeted applications at or shortly after tuber initiation during the period of known susceptibility, with later treatment providing little or no control. This study examined the effect of a range of application dates and the influence of multiple applications at low and high rates on common scab control in both Russet Burbank and Desiree cultivars. We show that applications as early as 5 days after average plant emergence gave the greater disease control for both cultivars. These early treatments provide sufficient material to the tuber to induce resistance that lasts throughout the tuber susceptibility period with no requirement for, or benefit of repeated applications. Agronomic assessments suggested minor effects on total tuber mass produced with 2,4-D treatment but these were not consistent. Effective treatments result in levels of 2,4-D at harvest below the Australian maximum residue limit.
History
Publication title
Annals of Applied BiologyVolume
163Pagination
242-256ISSN
0003-4746Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)Publisher
Assoc Applied BiologistsPlace of publication
C/O Horticulture Research Int Wellsbourne, Warwick, England, Cv35 9EfRights statement
Copyright 2013 Association of Applied BiologistsRepository Status
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