9/14/2021 - By Dr. Paul Giordano

Conclusion:

Title Phyte® Systemic Fungicide showed excellent control of Pythium blight, on this highly susceptible stand of young perennial ryegrass (seeded 6/11/2021). All rates of Title Phyte® Systemic Fungicide provided significant disease control on a preventive bases, however, a stepwise rate response was evident from 1, 2, 4, and 6 oz/1000 sq ft respectively. Pythium control with Title Phyte® was similar or better than current industry standard fungicides. This trial further confirms the benefit of incorporating Title Phyte® into a balanced approach program for plant health, supplemental nutrition, and preventive control of important diseases like Pythium blight.

Figure 1: Data from two rating dates (July 2 and July 19) when Pythium blight symptoms were highest. Note the significant control with all Title Phyte® treatments vs the untreated control and similar control to other industry standard Pythium fungicides.

Figure 2: Plot photos (taken July 27, 2021) showing Pythium blight symptoms in the non-treated control and varying degrees of disease suppression in the Title Phyte® treatment plots.