Inter Crop Group hosted its second seminar of 2025 on July 1st at Asawin Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok. The exclusive seminar, titled “Major Durian Diseases and Effective Control”, was for Inter Crop’s partners, aiming to enhance their knowledge, update emerging diseases and ultimately, strengthen their and competitiveness in the durian market-one of Thailand’s key economic crops-by addressing disease-related challenges that impact durian yield and quality.

          The seminar was honored by the presence of Assistant Professor Dr. Udomsak Lertsuchatavanich, a specialist in plant pathology from the Department of Plant Pathology, Kasetsart University. Dr. Udomsak provided an in-depth lecture on key durian diseases, their causes, diagnostic methods, and the proper use of plant protection chemicals, particularly focusing on fungicides and their modes of action (FRAC).

Following, Mr. Kriengsak Saengsridam, Technical Department Manager of Inter Crop Group, presented a comprehensive overview of Inter Crop’s range of durian crop-care products, which are suitable for all growth stages. The presentation emphasized product quality and efficacy, supported by scientific agronomical trials aligned with Inter Crop Group’s standards.

The seminar also featured a mini exhibition, including:

          – A microscope station showcasing harmful pathogens responsible for durian diseases such as root and stem rot, sooty mold, and anthracnose.

          – A display station, demonstrating the impact of various diseases on durian trees.

          – A product efficacy station, demonstrating the performance of Inter Crop’s solutions through culture plate testing.

This event reinforced Inter Crop Group’s commitment to support Thai farmers by providing high-quality products and sharing scientific knowledge and experience—accumulated over 37 years—to empower agricultural partners in confidently transferring this expertise to the field.