Strategies for effective and durable management of Phytophthora and root rot complexes of soybean
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Debra McLaren
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Objective
To survey on the occurrence of Fusarium, Rhizoctonia and Pythium fungal spp. and the soybean cyst nematode in Western and Eastern Canada; 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; to identify new/emerging root rot pathogens (e.g., Fusarium proliferatum) and determine the impact of F. proliferatum on soybean yield.
Agronomy
SPG Contribution
$76,568.00
Project Status
Active
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2018 - 2023