2020
Development of New Biological Agents for Seed Treatment and Biofertilization to Promote Soybean Growth
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
DiseaseField management Pest
Parent Project:
Development of New Biological Agents for Seed Treatment and Biofertilization to Promote Soybean Growth
Lead Principal Investigator:
Jong Hyun Ham, Louisiana State University AgCenter
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
$20,000
Institution Funded:
Louisiana State University AgCenter
$20,000
Brief Project Summary:

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

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.