2009
Soybean seed treatment and inoculant evaluation
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Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Soil healthTillage
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Palle Pedersen, Iowa State University
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Brief Project Summary:

Soybean production practices have changed a lot over the years in Iowa. One major change has the tenancy to plant earlier when the soil is cool and wet. These conditions slow seedling growth and are ideal for soilborne pathogens that may cause damping-off and reduce stand. Many soil pathogens cause significant yield loss if not controlled. The soybean crop is susceptible because of production practices and short rotations. A fungicide or a fungicide/insecticide seed treatment may be the answer for farmers that want to improve their yields and profitability by planting earlier.

In addition new products and strains of Bradyrhizobia japonium are being released and sold to farmers...

Unique Keywords:
#soil and tillage management
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