Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 23, 2009
BASF Canada has received
an amended registration for the use of HEADLINE fungicide on
flax. With this registration, growers can now apply HEADLINE to
protect their flax crop against Pasmo (Septoria linicola), a
serious, yield-robbing disease that can also negatively impact
the plant’s health.
“Over the past few years, the incidence of Pasmo in flax has
become widespread, particularly in Manitoba,” stated Garvin
Kabernick with the Manitoba Flax Growers Association. “With
HEADLINE registered for use in this crop, flax growers now have
access to leading technology for effective control of Pasmo and
can look forward to improved yield and returns.”
BASF recommends that for optimal disease control, HEADLINE
should be applied preventatively to flax at 0.3 L/ha (120 ml/ac)
at 8-10 days after first flower, with a minimum of 100 L/ha
water for ground application or 50L/ha water for aerial
application.
Early infection of Pasmo can reduce the yield and quality of
flax substantially. Most of the yield loss occurs because
infected plants ripen too quickly, seeds do not fill normally,
or heavy boll-drop by wind and rain occurs.
This registration was achieved due to a cooperative effort
between the Manitoba Minor Use Coordinators, the Manitoba Flax
Growers Association, the Flax Council of Canada and BASF Canada.
“This is a great example of cooperation between these groups
resulting in a superior disease management tool for Canadian
flax growers,” says Wayne Barton, Brand Manager, Fungicides for
BASF Canada.
With the addition of flax to the HEADLINE label, HEADLINE now
provides the best control of most major diseases in the widest
range of crops, including cereals, pulses, oilseeds and many
other crops.
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical
Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and
performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals
and oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers
in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its
high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an
important role in finding answers to global challenges such as
climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility.
BASF has approximately 97,000 employees and posted sales of more
than €62 billion in 2008. Further information on BASF is
available on the Internet at
www.basf.com.
Always read and follow label directions.
HEADLINE is a registered trademark of BASF. |
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