fungicide

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"Widespread use of azole fungicides in agriculture to prevent crop losses is contributing to the rising rates of resistant aspergillosis in humans."

From Salon

Farmers use multiple techniques to reduce this devastating plant disease, including implementing crop rotation, using resistant varieties and fungicides and minimizing irrigation during flowering.

From Salon

“If fungal phytopathogens are resistant to fungicides, your crop production goes down, which can lead to famine in extreme cases,” he added.

From New York Times

Finding such antifungal properties that actually work is rare, Götze explained, partly because fungicides are used so heavily in agricultural produce, which allows the fungus to build resistance.

From Los Angeles Times

“Usually, I suggest using a dormancy oil spray in February or March — it’s fine for organic gardening — and then a copper-based fungicide if anything shows up.”

From Seattle Times