Episode 3 - Battling Botrytis

Botrytis is a weak pathogen but a hardy survivor and a true generalist, surviving for years in the soil and infecting over 1400 species, including most cut flowers. Making it harder to manage is the range of abiotic issues and disease complexes that look similar to grey mould.

In this episode, Jesse joins Dr Len Tesoriero, an experienced plant pathologist with over 40 years of experience in the field, to chat about when you are most at risk of botrytis, what you can do to reduce your risk and outline a basic integrated management plan.

From farm biosecurity and monitoring to crop management and hygiene, Len shares some practical tips to help you prevent incursions and manage outbreaks early. Whether you’ve dealt with the disease before or want to stay ahead of it, this episode will outline clear strategies to keep your crop healthy.

This podcast is hosted by RMCG and funded by AgriFutures Australia, with support from the Australian Government and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Rural Development.