Strategies for effective and durable management of Phytophthora and root rot complexes of soybean

To survey on the occurrence of Fusarium, Rhizoctonia and Pythium fungal spp. and the soybean cyst nematode in Western and Eastern Canada.

To identify new/emerging root rot pathogens (e.g., Fusarium proliferatum) and determine the impact of F. proliferatum on soybean yield.

To monitor the spread of sudden death syndrome (SDS) in Ontario and establish a nursery to screen for tolerance.

To utilize advanced PCR analysis of root rot pathogens (e.g., droplet digital PCR), which enable highly precise quantification of target DNA.