2013
Project 6: Ignite herbicide tolerance and yield implications in Liberty Link Soybean
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Illinois Soybean Association
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
AgricultureCrop protectionHerbicide
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Bryan Young, Southern Illinois University
Co-Principal Investigators:
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Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Illinois Soybean Association
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Southern Illinois University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

An increase in the adoption of Liberty Link soybean is expected over the next several years in response to growers wanting another option besides the Roundup Ready technology and to provide an alternative herbicide (Ignite) to combat the growing infestations of glyphosate-resistant weeds. Field research will be conducted at Southern Illinois University, the University of Illinois, and Western Illinois University to develop the data necessary to support crop management decisions regarding Liberty Link soybean and Ignite applications.

During summer field days in 2011 questions arose from both growers and retailers regarding the crop safety of Ignite use in Liberty Link soybean. University...

Unique Keywords:
#weed control
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.