2014
Soybean sudden death syndrome: Interaction with SCN on root health, distribution and prevalence of SDS, assessment of pathogen virulence and sensitivity to new fungicides
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Michigan Soybean Committee
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Crop protectionDiseaseField management
Parent Project:
Interaction of soybean sudden death syndrome and SCN on root health, distribution and prevalence of SDS, assessment of pathogen virulence and sensitivity to new fungicides
Lead Principal Investigator:
Martin Chilvers, Michigan State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Michigan Soybean Committee
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Michigan State University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

A real-time PCR (DNA) assay which allows us to quantify the amount of SDS fungus in soil, plant and nematode samples has been developed which will allow for studying the interaction between SDS and SCN and to rapidly identify fields with SDS. The assay is also very useful as a diagnostic tool to confirm the diagnosis of SDS symptomatic plants. The researcher will offer this service to industry and growers to assist in identifying and promoting knowledge with regards to SDS biology and management.

Although fungicide seed treatments have not demonstrated any benefit to date, a new fungicide seed treatment has demonstrated potential for SDS management. They plan to investigate the effect...

Unique Keywords:
#soybean diseases
Information And Results
Project Deliverables

1. Information to growers on the distribution of SDS in Michigan.
2. Further knowledge on the interaction between SCN and SDS and how these factors affect yield under Michigan cropping systems.
3. Further knowledge of how fungicide seed treatments and other production practices affect SDS and root health.

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.