Updated September 23, 2020:
Improve Sporecaster
Objective: Improve the forecasting ability of Sporecaster
Working with colleagues at UW-Madison we are refining Sporecaster by conducting fungicide timing studies to provide additional year-site data sets to constantly improve the predictive model.
Screen foliar fungicides for the management of white mold
Objective: Screen new and old chemistries and biologicals for management of white mold
In this field based objective we are screening traditional new and old chemistries and biologicals for management of white mold for companies including Corteva, Gowan, Adama, etc. In addition to the company requested trials we conduct public trials to test standard products and those that we receive questions on, but for which there is little data such as foliar applied Ca and Mn and hydrogen peroxide.
Integrated management of white mold
Objective: Assess the impacts of fertility and plant population on white mold management
In this study we are examining varying rates of nitrogen fertility and plant populations for the effect on white mold development. The trials are designed around questions that farmers as us regarding the impacts of these agronomic variables on disease.
Variety screening of BASF/DFSeeds/Bayer/GDM varieties for white mold resistance
Objective: Screen commercial soybean lines for white mold resistance
Although no soybean varieties are completely resistant to white mold, a disease management plan should include the selection of varieties with good levels of partial resistance (field tolerance). In these trials we are screening pre-commercial or recently released varieties for white mold resistance.
Germplasm screening for white mold resistance
Objective: Work with the MSU soybean breeding program to screen germplasm for white mold resistance
We have planted and maintained plots at the Montcalm research center for the screening of Dechun Wang’s breeding material for white mold resistance
The impact of atrazine and Contans in the development of white mold
Objective: Assess the impact of atrazine and Contans on white mold development in soybeans
In this field trial at Montcalm we are working with Erin Burns to assess the possible role of atrazine in reducing the ability of the white mold fungus to produce viable spores. Within this same trial we are also assessing the efficacy of Contans for the reduction of white mold in soybeans through the management of the sclerotia resting body.