Soil teams with life that supports crop growth. This innovative effort has identified beneficial bacteria that can be used as the foundation of biological inputs to improve soybean production. Some soil bacteria show benefits to the plants, such as pathogen suppression or growth promotion. The goal is to develop new biological seed treatment formulations and biofertilizers for soybeans. This multi-year research project aims to develop innovative methods for sustainable production of soybeans using beneficial soybean-associated bacteria and materials derived from biochar and chitosan, which are agricultural byproducts.
Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents