2019
Fungicide Seed Treatment with Lignin Nanoparticles
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Data ManagementDrone/UAS
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Cristina Sabliov, Louisiana State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
$25,000
Institution Funded:
Louisiana State University AgCenter
$25,000
Brief Project Summary:

Lignin, found in some plant cell walls, is a byproduct of paper production. A nanoparticle measures at the “nano”-scale, based on one-billionth of a meter. Combined, lignin in a nanoparticle form has the potential to deliver inputs to soybeans. This project engineers nanoparticles to carry agricultural inputs, starting with a soybean seed treatment fungicide. Research covers nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, testing the impact of nanoparticle seed treatment on soybean health and insect susceptibility and determining if nanoparticles with entrapped fungicides improve seedling disease control, plant stands, vigor, and yield.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents, chemical companies

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.