Management of Soil Borne Diseases of Soybean
Soil borne diseases pose a significant threat to stand establishment and can result in yield reducing root rot. We will discuss ROI of seed treatments, and research seeking to better understand the cause of seedling disease and when and where seed treatments pay. With emphasis on research focused on oomycetes (Pythium and Phytophthora) and fungal diseases including Fusarium virguliforme which causes soybean sudden death syndrome.
Speakers
Marty Chilvers
Martin (Marty) Chilvers earned his B.Ag.Sc. degree with honors and Ph.D. from the University of Tasmania, Australia, with subsequent Post-doctoral training at Washington State University. Dr. Chilvers’ began his position with Michigan State University in 2008 where he leads a field crop pathology program, researching plant diseases and management solutions.
Austin McCoy
Austin McCoy is a PhD candidate at Michigan State University focusing on the management and detection of oomycete root rot pathogens, primarily of corn and soy. Currently Austin is working on a Phytophthora sojae pathotype (race) survey in Michigan, producing a diagnostic tool to rapidly identify Pythium species, and conducting fungicide sensitivity testing on these pathogens. He hopes this information will be used to provide better management recommendations for these pathogens.Austin McCoy is a PhD candidate at Michigan State University focusing on the management and detection of oomycete root rot pathogens, primarily of corn and soy. Currently Austin is working on a Phytophthora sojae pathotype (race) survey in Michigan, producing a diagnostic tool to rapidly identify Pythium species, and conducting fungicide sensitivity testing on these pathogens. He hopes this information will be used to provide better management recommendations for these pathogens.