Managing Leaf Diseases in Peanuts

Published: 25 Feb 2010

New varieties add another tool in leaf disease management

The new peanut variety, Sutherlandpbrlogo, has demonstrated significantly higher levels of
resistance to rust (Puccinia arachidis) and late leaf spot (Cercosporidium personatum)
than currently grown varieties, such as Menziespbrlogo and Holt. It gives growers another
method of managing leaf disease in peanut crops.

Region: National; North; South; West