Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), though not documented "early-on" for identification, has been in Michigan for nearly ten years. In both 2008 and 2009, proper culturing has positively identified SDS from Michigan soybean fields. Since it appears to be an annual occurrence, host plant resistance has proven the best control strategy (SDS has been a serious challenge in southern states who now utilize resistant varieties). Since host plant resistance screening of early maturing germplasm (Group II and earlier) is rare, this is our initial effort.
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