2012
Evaluating soybean aphid seed treatments, resistance genetics, and effects of biological control
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Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Biotic stressCrop protectionField management Pest
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This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Christian Krupke, Purdue University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Shaun Casteel, Purdue University
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Brief Project Summary:

Soybean aphids remain the key insect pest of soybeans. This pest can be managed using a variety of insecticides applied as foliar sprays when aphids are present. However, alternatives such as genetically resistant plants (containing the Rag 1 gene) insecticidal seed treatments (CruiserMaxx) may offer Indiana growers an opportunity to reduce or eliminate scouting and insecticide sprays, at least early in the season. Conversely, these options may be a poor choice for Indiana producers if they result in a reduction of natural enemies, those beneficial insects present in all soybean fields that can consume large numbers of soybean aphids.

In Indiana, a major early season natural enemy...

Unique Keywords:
#insects and pests
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