To optimize yield, soybean farmers are planting earlier each year, and cold fronts during that time are not uncommon. Cold, wet soils slow the germination process and increase the risk of seedling disease caused by Pythium that can result in stand loss. This research seeks to develop tools like a seedling disease risk model, genetic markers for Pythium resistance and cold tolerance that will improve understanding of the soybean-Pythium interaction. Research also screens varieties that vary in cold tolerance for susceptibility to Pythium species to determine if there is a relationship.Key Benefactors: farmers, agronomists, Extension agents
Improved understanding of soybean seedling disease biologyIdentification of genetic markers for improved cold tolerance and Pythium resistanceSeedling disease risk modelPeer reviewed manuscriptsTweets, blogs and newsletter articles
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