Speaker: Michael Brownbridge, Ph.D., senior technical services manager, BioWorks Inc.

Biofungicides are increasingly utilized in integrated disease-management programs. They bring proven efficacy and performance, are safe for and compatible with other components of integrated pest management (IPM), and have unique modes of action which is essential for resistance management. But what else can these biological materials do for your plants? Not only do some Bacillus, Streptomyces and Trichoderma species colonize and protect roots from diseases, they also provide plant health benefits that promote plant resilience and performance. In this talk, we will examine some of the other attributes of microbials, how they can be used to sustain the performance and resilience of plants through the year, and how they deliver value in nursery production systems.