Soybean cyst nematode is a primary threat to soybean production in the U.S. Often SCN will exacerbate plant stress and act synergistically with other plant pathogens such as SDS. This project will develop a risk assessment tool to predict SDS and yield loss from a soil sample analogous to SCN testing. Other objectives include: assessing new seed treatments for SDS and SCN management; screening seed and in-furrow treatments for disease management in the lab, the greenhouse and at a location with heavy SDS and SCN pressure; developing methods to phenotype soybean germplasm for SDS resistance; and to assist breeders with material evaluation.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, breeders