HortCast episode 12 - listen now

Join Bayer's Craig White in discussion with Brent Wilson from Mackays and Nick Matthews, Market Development Agronomist from Bayer Crop Science about holistic management of banana disease, the role of plant health and Biologics and how Routine^® switches on plant defence through Systemic Acquired Resistance to help manage leaf disease like Yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola) and Common leaf speckle (Mycosphaerella musae) in bananas.

In this episode, Brent and Nick explain the important role that Routine 200 SC plays in a Banana Disease Management Program. Routine's mode of action (Group P03) differs from most fungicides and works by activating the plant´s natural defence system, helping the plant to protect itself. The Systemic Acquired Resistance is not washed away by rainfall and is boosted with each application. Brent Wilson, Group Agronomy Manager at Mackays www.mackays.com.au.

Get more information about how to use Routine from your local Bayer Crop Science Territory Manager or field agronomist, or visit the Routine product page. 

Always read the product label before use. Some products mentioned may still be under development with an application for registration submitted. Such products will not be available for commercial use until APVMA registration approval is granted.

Bayer Crop Science Australia @Bayer4CropsAU

Craig White (WA) @photobycw

Nick Matthews (QLD) @njmat2s

Damien Odgers  @odgersdamien

Darren Alexander (SA) @darrenbayer2015

Al Beyer (Vic) @AlBeyer74

Aedan Gorman (Vic) @Aedos_33 

Gus MacLennan (NSW) @gusmac05

Matt Willis (WA) @MattWillisAg

Richard Jackmann (QLD/NNSW) @rjjackman1

Tim Murphy (SA) @TimMurphyAg