2018
Interaction of Cover Crops and Nematicides in Relation to Soybean Cyst Nematode Population Management and Soybean Yield
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Parent Project:
Interaction of Cover Crops and Nematicides in Relation to Soybean Cyst Nematode Population Management and Soybean Yield
Lead Principal Investigator:
Bruce Burdick, University of Missouri
Co-Principal Investigators:
Melissa Mitchum, University of Missouri
Tim Reinbott, University of Missouri
Andrew Scaboo, University of Missouri
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Project Code:
387
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
$30,717
Institution Funded:
University of Missouri
$30,717
Brief Project Summary:

The research goal of this project is to evaluate the contribution and magnitude of cover crops and nematicides on soybean cyst nematode populations. It will also compare the yield of several resistant and non-resistant soybean varieties within the study. As new management tools such as iLeVo seed treatment, and more widespread cover crop use is adopted by soybean producers, there is a need to determine best management practices and measure their impact. This study specifically measures the ability of the tested practices in the management of SCN in soybean fields.

Unique Keywords:
#cover crops, #crop management systems, #nematodes
Information And Results
Project Deliverables

Final Project Results

Updated April 29, 2020:

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This research showed that there is a benefit to using cover crops in soils with a high SCN population and a low SCN population. This research also shows that a seed treatment such as ILeVO does not protect susceptible soybean varieties from SCN damage regardless if those soybean varieties are SCN resistant.

Better water infiltration and less water loss is accomplished by using a cover crop and results in less water runoff and nutrient loss.

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.