United Soybean Board

Personal Information

Name:Leonor Leandro
Address:Iowa State University
Dept of Plant Pathology & Microbiology
351 Bessey Hall
Ames, IA50011
Phone:515-294-8855
Email:lleandro at iastate.edu

Biography

Projects as Lead Investigator

Projects

Project Title
Investigating the use of nano-encapsulated seed treatments for improved management of soybean sudden death syndrome
Time of disease onset as an early indicator of soybean resistance to SDS
Biology and Management of Soybean Stem Diseases (1920-172-0125-B)
Potential use of cover crops and green manures for localized or widespread management of Fusarium diseases, white mold and iron deficiency chlorosis on soybean
Effects of soil conservation practice (cover crop, crop rotations and tillage) on soybean SDS
Role of ethylene on soybean SDS: Potential use for disease management
Characterization of the mechanism involved in the SDS-SCN interaction to develop soybean lines with resistance to SDS and to SCN
High-throughput sequencing of Fusarium viguliforme and soybean genes: A study of pathogenicity, defense and environment factors in soybean sudden death syndrome
An integrated management approach for soybean sudden death syndrome
Toxins and laccases: Potential pathogenic weapons in soybean sudden death syndrome
Soybean development and susceptibility to sudden death syndrome
Understanding aggressiveness and genetic variability in pathogen populations to improve management of sudden death syndrome
Symptom expression in sudden death syndrome: How does Fusarium virguliforme cause disease?
Improving soybean productivity through knowledge on the biology and epidemiology of soilborne fungal pathogens and soybean rust
Searching for partial resistance to soybean rust through studies on the timeline of resistance components to Phakopsora pachyrhizi on soybean and alternative hosts

Projects - Individual Years

YearProject Title (each year)
2023Investigating the use of nano-encapsulated seed treatments for improved management of soybean sudden death syndrome
2022Investigating the use of nano-encapsulated seed treatments for improved management of soybean sudden death syndrome
2020Potential use of cover crops and green manures for localized or widespread management of Fusarium diseases, white mold and iron deficiency chlorosis on soybean
2020Time of disease onset as an early indicator of soybean resistance to SDS
2019Biology and Management of Soybean Stem Diseases (1920-172-0125-B)
2019Potential use of cover crops and green manures for localized or widespread management of Fusarium diseases, white mold and iron deficiency chlorosis on soybean
2018Potential use of cover crops and green manures for localized or widespread management of Fusarium diseases, white mold and iron deficiency chlorosis on soybean
2016Role of ethylene on soybean SDS: Potential use for disease management
2016Effects of soil conservation practice (cover crops, crop rotations and tillage) on soybean SDS
2015Effects of soil conservation practice (cover crop, crop rotations and tillage) on soybean SDS
2015Role of ethylene on soybean SDS: Potential use for disease management
2014Effects of soil conservation practice (cover crop, crop rotations and tillage) on soybean SDS
2014Role of ethylene on soybean SDS: Potential use for disease management
2013Characterization of the mechanism involved in the SDS-SCN interaction to develop soybean lines with resistance to SDS and to SCN
2013High-throughput sequencing of Fusarium viguliforme and soybean genes: A study of pathogenicity, defense and environment factors in soybean sudden death syndrome
2013An integrated management approach for soybean sudden death syndrome
2012High-throughput sequencing of Fusarium viguliforme and soybean genes: A study of pathogenicity, defense and environment factors in soybean sudden death syndrome
2012An integrated management approach for soybean sudden death syndrome
2011Soybean development and susceptibility to sudden death syndrome
2011Toxins and laccases: Potential pathogenic weapons in soybean sudden death syndrome
2010Toxins and laccases: Potential pathogenic weapons in soybean sudden death syndrome
2010Soybean development and susceptibility to sudden death syndrome
2009Understanding aggressiveness and genetic variability in pathogen populations to improve management of sudden death syndrome
2009Symptom expression in sudden death syndrome: How does Fusarium virguliforme cause disease?
2009Improving soybean productivity through knowledge on the biology and epidemiology of soilborne fungal pathogens and soybean rust
2009Searching for partial resistance to soybean rust through studies on the timeline of resistance components to Phakopsora pachyrhizi on soybean and alternative hosts

Projects as Co-Investigator

Projects

Project Title
Seedling Diseases of Soybean: Management and Education
Seedling Diseases: Biology, Management and Education
Interpreting the contribution of cover crops to soil health and crop productivity
Seedling Diseases of Soybean: Characterization and Education (Year 1 of 1520-532-5667)
Modifying Bradyrhizobium japonicum to enhance nodulation soybean disease resistance
Developing an integrated management and communication plan for soybean SDS
Effect of biochar amendment on soybean root disease potential caused by Fusarium virguliforme and Phytophthora sojae
Identification and biology of seedling pathogens of soybean
Combining Integrated Pest Management with Climate Change, Mitigation, and Adaptation in Soybean-Corn Cropping Systems (Year 1 and 2 of 1161)
Identification and Biology of Seedling Pathogens of Soybean (Year 1 of 2267)
The Sudden Death Syndrome Research Alliance (2264)
Development of high-throughput DNA-based gene silencing technology for soybeans
The sudden death syndrome research alliance
Fusarium species infecting soybean roots: Risks and management tools
Optimizing pest management in soybeans
Development of High-throughput DNA-based Gene Silencing Technology for Soybeans (Year 2 of 8251)
The Sudden Death Syndrome Research Alliance (Year 3 of 7264)

Projects - Individual Years

YearProject Title (each year)
2020Seedling Diseases of Soybean: Management and Education
2016Seedling Diseases: Biology, Management and Education
2015Seedling Diseases of Soybean: Characterization and Education (Year 1 of 1520-532-5667)
2015Interpreting the contribution of cover crops to soil health and crop productivity
2014Modifying Bradyrhizobium japonicum to enhance nodulation soybean disease resistance
2012Identification and biology of seedling pathogens of soybean
2012Effect of biochar amendment on soybean root disease potential caused by Fusarium virguliforme and Phytophthora sojae
2012The Sudden Death Syndrome Research Alliance (2264)
2012Combining Integrated Pest Management with Climate Change, Mitigation, and Adaptation in Soybean-Corn Cropping Systems (Year 1 and 2 of 1161)
2012Identification and Biology of Seedling Pathogens of Soybean (Year 1 of 2267)
2010Development of high-throughput DNA-based gene silencing technology for soybeans
2010The sudden death syndrome research alliance
2009Development of High-throughput DNA-based Gene Silencing Technology for Soybeans (Year 2 of 8251)
2009The Sudden Death Syndrome Research Alliance (Year 3 of 7264)
2009Fusarium species infecting soybean roots: Risks and management tools
2009Optimizing pest management in soybeans