1) Determine effect of environmental conditions on the aggressiveness of seedling pathogens
2) Identification of fungal and oomycete species associated with iron chlorosis
3) Identification of field conditions (moisture, temperature and chemical properties) that favor seedling
4) Diagnostic tools that will aid in diagnosing problem fields and aid other research endeavors by public and private researchers
5) Development of management strategies and to assess current production practices as they relate to seedling diseases
6) Development of national extension publications as a traditional fact sheet, and digitally as an audio and video