This research seeks to determine if extracts from weed species can be used to formulate repellents that prevent deer and insect feeding on soybeans. The project uses UAV and camera technology to assess effectiveness of these repellents when applied to soybeans in the fields. Key Benefactors: farmers, agronomists, extension agents
Field testing of extracts from various weed species will identify candidate species that haveanti-herbivory potential that can be commercially developed; also a provisional patentapplication for the identified materials.
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.