2014
Optimizing the use of row spacing, partial host resistance, and fungicides for management of Sclerotinia in soybeans
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Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Crop protectionDiseaseField management
Lead Principal Investigator:
Michael Wunsch, North Dakota State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Billy Kraft, North Dakota State University
Michael Schaefer, North Dakota State University
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Brief Project Summary:

Optimizing the use of row spacing, partial host resistance, and fungicides for management of Sclerotinia in soybeans.

Unique Keywords:
#sclerotinia white mold, #soybean diseases, #soybean fungicide studies
Information And Results
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Final Project Results

Results from the first year of this study suggest that significant improvements in Sclerotinia disease management may be possible by timing fungicide applications relative to canopy closure and, where feasible, utilizing partially resistant varieties. Ongoing research is focused on rigorously evaluating the optimal timing of fungicide applications relative to canopy closure and on optimizing the integrated use of partially resistant varieties, row spacing, and fungicides for management of this disease. This project is expected to improve the profitability of soybean production in North Dakota – particularly irrigated soybean production – by producing research-based recommendations that significantly improve Sclerotinia disease management.

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.