The specific objectives of this project are to:
• Characterize the frequency of Fusarium species associated with soybean root in Iowa, the occurrence of SDS foliar symptoms, and the occurrence of Fusarium virguliforme in soils from Iowa soybean fields.
• Determinate aggressiveness of predominant Fusarium species towards soybean.
• Estimate potential yield loss caused by Fusarium root rot on soybeans.
• Determine the effect of SCN infestation and SCN resistance on Fusarium root rot colonization and root rot.
• Characterize the current SDS resistance in relation to root infection; and
• Measure effects of agronomic practices (planting date, maturity group, row spacing)...
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