2013
Improving the sampling of the invasive bean plataspid (Megacopta cribraria) in South Carolina soybeans
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Contributor/Checkoff:
South Carolina Soybean Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Biotic stressCrop protectionField management Pest
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Francis Reay-Jones, Clemson University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
South Carolina Soybean Board
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Clemson University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

This study involves trying to improve the sampling of the invasive bean plataspid (Megacopta cribraria) in South Carolina soybeans. The researchers will compare sweep net, beat cloth and whole plant sampling for the bean plataspid in soybeans. Of special interest is determining sample size needed for adequate estimates of insect densities and sampling plans based on current economic injury levels.

Unique Keywords:
#insects and pests
Information And Results
Final Project Results

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