2015
Biology and control of major diseases of soybeans
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Crop protectionDiseaseField management
Parent Project:
Biology and control of major diseases of soybeans
Lead Principal Investigator:
Raymond Schneider, Louisiana State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Louisiana State University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

Understanding the biology and genetics of pathogens will equip specialists to develop methods of combating diseases as they change. This project is a "base" project involving field plots, control strategies and cooperation with researchers working on genetic approaches to disease control. It continues to assess foliar applications of minor elements, essential iron, on the development of Cercospora leaf blight, soybean rust and other diseases. It also continues work on the role of seedborne inoculum in disease development and identification of compounds involved in neutralizing the toxin produced by C. kikuchii in the leaves. The project continues to assess populations of C. kikuchii for genetic diversity to see how rapidly the pathogen is changing.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents, soybean breeders, seed companies

Information And Results
Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.