Control of Sclerotinia rot in beans with benomyl

Abstract

Five fungicides were tested for the control of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in French beans at Nambour, Queensland. Benomyl (1 g a.i./litre) proved the most satisfactory fungicide when applied by standard high volume equipment at both full bloom and petal fall. Beans sprayed in the field with benomyl did not develop Sclerotinia rot in storage.