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News from the field.

Field observations, research, disease-monitoring updates and practical crop-protection intelligence from the Spornado network.

Spornado can now detect Group 11 resistance from air samples · February 10, 2023

Fungicide Resistance

Fungicides are a valuable tool in the fight against fungal diseases, however, their extensive use has led to the development of fungicide-resistant strains of fungi. This means that the fungicides…

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Molecular vs. Microscopy for the identification of Late Blight, which is the best option? · January 17, 2023

Early Crop Disease Detection: Molecular vs. Microscopy

Early detection of late blight, or Phytophthora infestans, is key to managing its spread and reducing the impact on crops. But with two main methods of identification available, how do…

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January 5, 2023

Silver Scurf in Potato Storage

In collaboration with a potato processor, Spornado is excited to be monitoring potatoes in storage for the first time to detect Silver Scurf, caused by the fungus Helminthosporium solani. This disease causes silver-gray…

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Spornado at Twin Creeks Greenhouse · December 14, 2022

Spornado @ Twin Creeks Greenhouse

Spornado is being used indoors for the first time at Twin creeks greenhouse, a family owned and operated company with 40 acres of peppers under glass in southwestern Ontario. Their…

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MANAGEMENT OF FUNGAL crop pathogens continues to evolve as new diagnostic tools become available to help farmers understand what diseases are present in their fields and pinpoint whether and/or when to spray. · December 9, 2020

Spore trapping-analysis technology

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Farming Smarter begins testing a new product, Spornado, to find if it’s effective at of trapping fungal spores as an early warning system for crop protection. · July 24, 2020

Trapping Spores for Science

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Alberta had almost been late blight free until 2010 when late blight was discovered in many Alberta potato fields. In 2014 in response to the discovery, the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) supported a spore-trapping project. · June 19, 2020

Alberta spore traps catch late blight spores

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