2013
Optimizing conditions for soybean white mold control using biological control
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Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Crop protectionDiseaseField management
Lead Principal Investigator:
Jianjun Hao, Michigan State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Martin Chilvers, Michigan State University
Willie Kirk, Michigan State University
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Brief Project Summary:

White mold caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, continues to be a threat to soybean production. We have demonstrated that commercial biological control products Contans and Actinovate are effective in reducing the sclerotial population of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in soil over multiple years and at multiple locations. Additionally the herbicide Cobra helps to eliminate the later stage infection. We are proposing to continue using this biocontrol agent herbicide combination to best suppress the disease in the field. In the greenhouse, we will examine the effect of fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides on the survival and efficacy of biological controls for S. sclerotiorum control. Optimal...

Unique Keywords:
#biological control, #commercial product testing, #fungicide evaluations, #sclerotinia sclerotiorum, #sclerotinia white mold, #soybean diseases
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