Progress 10/01/03 to 09/30/05
Outputs
Extension initiatives were completed during 2005. Production and distribution of preserved soybean rust leaves in the US was completed. Collaboration with R. Schneider (Louisiana State University) and Laura Sweets (University of Missouri) to produce preserved-killed-soybean rust infected leaves in South Africa and then ship them here to the US. Finally, a 50 page fungicide manual for soybeans was written, printed and distributed in the US (approximately 150,000 books thus far). Another major activity of the year was the National Sentinel Plot program which was funded through check-off dollars and USDA. Ohio had 48 locations, some with multiple plots, which were scouted on a weekly basis for soybean rust. Training of both county agents and certified crop advisors was a major activity last season both in classroom style and in the field. Other training activities included numerous meetings with producers on what this disease is and how it will be managed once it gets
here.
Impacts
Through the sentinel plot monitoring program, we documented that soybean rust did not develop in Ohio, thus saving Ohio producers money in unnecessary fungicide applications. Produced and distributed in the US approximately 150,000 soybean rust fungicide bulletin. Distributed preserved-killed-soybean rust infected leaves to all states for winter and summer training sessions.
Publications
- Dorrance, A.E., Draper, M., A. and Hershman, D.E. 2005. Using Foliar Fungicides to Manage Soybean Rust. Ohio State University Extension Bulletin SR-2005. 50pp.
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Progress 01/01/04 to 12/31/04
Outputs
A multi-state grant requesting support for Extension Activities for the new and emerging disease were sought from Smith-Lever Funds during 2004. Funds were received for a Soybean Rust ID card, preserved soybean rust leaves as well as a fungicide manual. A meeting was organized in August, 2004 at the APS annual meeting and work was begun. The soybean rust ID card was completed and shipped in December 2004, and the other pieces are in progress. Soybean Rust was identifed in the US in November 2004 and will be of high interest for the next few years.
Impacts
Calming producer fears and training first responders and first detectors is the impact of the all of these educational pieces. 500,000 cards were distributed between December 2004-January 2005
Publications
- Dorrance, A.E. Geisler, L. et al., 2004. Identifying Soybean Rust. The Ohio State University, Extension Pamphlet.
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Progress 01/01/03 to 12/31/03
Outputs
Project is new and no substantial progress has been made
Impacts
Loci which contribute to partial resistance to Phytophthora sojae have been identified with SSR markers at locations. These findings will assist companies in developing lines with higher levels of partial resistance.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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