You may not be able to see what is lurking under the surface, but you can protect against it.
Rhizoctonia overwinters in the soil, just waiting to infect potato crops. Once the plant is infected, Rhizoctonia can cause all sorts of grief: slowed emergence, reduced stand and/or weakened plants. As the disease progresses, it can stunt growth, cause the formation of aerial tubers and even turn leaves a purplish color.
In recent trials at the Grow More Experience site in Ephrata, Wash., Syngenta potato seed treatments stood out in their ability to provide powerful protection against Rhizoctonia.
CruiserMaxx Potato and CruiserMaxx Potato Extreme seed treatments with Elatus fungicide provided excellent control of Rhizoctonia. With its two-prong attack against soil-borne diseases, Elatus adds a preventative component to help stop Rhizoctonia before it becomes a problem, ultimately resulting in improved potato emergence, more uniform crop stand and enhanced crop health.
Source: Syngenta