Red crown rot is a soilborne fungal disease new to Illinois. Affected plants senesce prematurely and often contain characteristic red, ball-like structures on the lower stem and crown, which contain spores of the fungus. In this second year of the project, researchers will replicate work and expand the ability to detect the pathogen. Particular objectives include: surveying Illinois soybeans for RCR to determine distribution and potential acreage affected; screening isolates of RCR pathogen for sensitivity to fungicide ingredients; and screening commercially available soybean fungicide seed treatments for utility in managing RCR.
Key Benefactors:
farmers, plant pathologists, agronomists, exension specialists