The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Fontelis fungicide for suppression of Sclerotinia Stem Rot caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on Crop Group 1B (Root Vegetables). This fungicide was already labeled for management of diseases on a wide range of crops in Canada. This minor use proposal was submitted by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec as a result of minor use priorities established by growers and extension personnel. 

Users should be making disease management decisions within a robust integrated disease management program and should consult the complete label before using Fontelis fungicide.

Follow all other precautions, restrictions, and directions for use on the Fontelis fungicide label carefully.

For Ontario growers, a copy of the new minor use label is available through Dennis Van Dyk, vegetable crops specialist, OMAFRA, Guelph (519) 766-5337, your regional supply outlet, or visit the PMRA label site http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/registrant-titulaire/tools-outils/label-etiq-eng.php

Source:  Josh Mosiondz, minor use coordinator, OMAFRA