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Melvin Newman

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USDA-ARS-Jackson, TN

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Projects as Lead Investigator

Year	Project Name
2013	Evaluation of soybean cultivars and foliar fungicides for control of strobiliurin resistant frogeye leaf spot
2012	Combined evaluation of soybean cultivars for resistance to frogeye leaf spot (FLS), other foliar diseases, sudden death syndrome (SDS), stem canker, and foliar fungicide efficacy
2011	Combined evaluations of soybean cultivars for resistance to frogeye leaf spot, other foliar diseases, sudden death syndrome stem canker, and foliar fungicide efficacy
2010	Soybean cyst nematode sampling and advisory program
2010	Combined evaluation of soybean cultivars for resistance to frogeye leafspot (FLS), other diseases, sudden death syndrome (SDS), stem canker, and foliar fungicide efficacy
2010	Asian soybean rust (ARS): Training of first detectors and triage personnel
2010	Salary for senior plot caretaker
2009	Soybean cyst nematode sampling and advisory program
2009	Combined evaluation of soybean cultivars for resistance to frogeye leafspot (FLS), other diseases, sudden death syndrome (SDS), stem canker, and foliar fungicide efficacy
2009	Asian soybean rust (ARS): Training of first detectors and triage personnel
2009	Salary for senior plot caretaker

Projects as Co-Investigator

Year	Project Name
2012	Developing a Comprehensive Management Program for Foliar Diseases of Soybean (Year 1 of 2262)
2012	Sentinel plots to monitor the spread of soybean rust in the U.S. soybean production regions
2011	Identification and development of diagnostic assays for the causal agent of new virus diseases of soybeans
2011	Asian soybean rust in-field training for extension agents and specialists
2011	Management options for frogeye leaf spot and charcoal rot in the North Central Region
2011	Sentinel plots to monitor the spread of soybean rust in the U.S. soybean production regions
2011	Advisory program for management of soybean cyst nematode
2011	GoBeans-A soybean verification program for Tennessee
2010	Managing frogeye leaf spot and charcoal rot in the North Central Region
2010	Support of Asian Soybean Rust Sentinel Program

This project was funded by the United Soybean Board to help all stakeholders find information about national soybean research projects that are funded by the soybean checkoff. This database is nationwide and reflects projects starting in 2008 to date. The site is updated periodically. We are not responsibile for any information that may be missing or inaccurate. If you need more information or further details, please feel free to contact the state organization.