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Soy Productivity
Germplasm and Breeding Initiative (GBI)
Soybean Disease Biotechnology Center (SDBC)
Weeds Managed Research Area
Soybean Cyst Nematode Managed Research Area
Soybean Diseases and Pests Managed Research
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Related Soy Productivity Links
Germplasm and Breeding Initiative (GBI)
Principal Investigator: Bridget Owen (University of Illinois)
Principal Contact: Linda
Sue Kull
The Germplasm and Breeding Initiative seeks to expand the genetic
base of the North American soybean germplasm by exploiting new
genetic sources. Genetic variation in commercial soybean varieties
grown in the United States is limited with only three ancestors
providing 50% of all the genes. This narrow genetic base limits
the potential for genetic improvement of soybeans. Discovery and
incorporation of new genes to increase yield potential, reduce
disease and pest vulnerability, and enhance desirable composition
characteristics will bring value to the soybean industry.
Principal Investigators: Bridget Owen (University
of Illinois)
Principal Contact: Linda
Sue Kull
The Soybean Disease Biotechnology Center, headquarter at the
University of Illinois, is established as a major line of defense
against diseases that threaten the U.S. soybean industry. The
Center brings the power of new sciences of structural, comparative,
functional genomics, genetic transformation, and exotic germplasm
to bear on current and potential soybean diseases. Center research
teams will dissect and elucidate the complex interactions of soybean
with specific pathogens, develop novel resistance genes through
directed evolution techniques, identify and regulate fungal-toxic
compounds to control pathogen growth, characterize pathogen virulence
genes, and employ a novel gene therapy approach to overcome soybean
transformation challenges and create new mechanisms of disease
tolerance and resistance. Additionally, the Center will conduct
investigations of societal acceptance factors including the role
of intellectual property. The Soybean Disease Biotechnology Center
is dedicated to the advancement of agricultural sciences and the
increase in food and feed production in the U.S. through cooperation
with Land Grant universities.
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Weeds Managed Research Area
Team Leaders: Aaron Hager (University of Illinois)
and Bryan Young (Southern Illinois University)
Principal Contact: Linda
Sue Kull
The Weed Managed Research Area (MRA) provides coordination of
collaborating institutions and agencies to develop, implement,
and disseminate weed management practices and information that
promote integrated pest management, the preservation of yield
potential, and the enhancement of profitability for the soybean
producer. The Weed MRA objectives are to develop weed management
systems for priority weeds of Illinois, investigate and reduce
soybean stress related to weed management practices, evaluate
herbicide application technologies, foster the sustainable use
of natural resources in Illinois, investigate weed ecology, biology
and molecular genetics of problem species, and communicate weed
research information.
USDA/ARS weeds internet site http://arsweeds.cropsci.uiuc.edu/bioeco.html
UIUC Extension Pest Management internet site http://ipm.uiuc.edu/
SIU weeds internet site http://www.siu.edu/~weeds/
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Soybean Cyst Nematode Managed Research Area
Team Leaders: Terry Niblack (University of
Illinois) and Jason Bond (Southern Illinois University)
Principal Contact: Linda
Sue Kull
The SCN MRA seeks to develop management strategies to reduce
yield loss caused by Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) and to effectively
disseminate Illinois research findings and recommendations. Objectives
are to identify resistant varieties, identify and integrate new
resistance genes into elite germplasm, and to determine which
production strategies will protect the effectiveness of current
resistance genes. Research on the organism includes identifying
virulence genes, determining the frequency of certain genotypes
of SCN in Illinois, and the interaction of SCN with other prominent
soybean pathogens in Illinois.
Jason Bond’s web page is www.scnresearch.info/SCN.htm
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Soybean Diseases and Pests Managed Research
Area
Team Leaders: Linda Kull (University of Illinois)
and Jason Bond (Southern Illinois University)
Principal Contact: Linda
Sue Kull
The Soy Diseases and Pests MRA seeks to provide current information
on the level of resistance to the most common plant diseases in
commercial soybean varieties. The Program also will determine
the potential for new races/isolates of pathogens before they
become epidemics in the field. We will study the response of soybean
diseases and pests to the various tillage practices used in different
areas of Illinois. In addition, we will utilize surveys, both
ground and aerial, to provide updated information on the distribution
and severity of key soybean diseases in the state. The Soy Diseases and Pests
MRA teams evaluate commercial varieties for reaction to fungal
diseases, viral pathogens, and soybean cyst nematode, characterize
pathogenic and molecular variability among soybean pathogens and
pests, develop strategies for soybean disease and pest management,
survey current and emerging diseases and pests throughout Illinois,
and provide outreach to extension, crop consultants and growers
with current information on the management of soybean diseases.
Glen Hartman's web page is www.soydiseases.uiuc.edu/index.cfm
On Target-an annual summary of field crop insect management trials
The Bulletin-pest management and crop development information for Illinois
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Related Soy Productivity Links
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Illinois
Agronomy Handbook - an on-line resource for practical
information about agronomy and farming, including chapters
on soybeans, corn, hay & pasture, nutrient management,
soil fertility, water management, insects, on-farm research,
and more. |
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America CropLife Association - identifies issues relating
to crop protection and takes actions to address those issues
important to their membership
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CropLife
America- represents the major manufacturers, formulators
and distributors of crop protection, pest control, and biotechnology
products. |
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National
Agricultural Pest Information System - database for the
Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS), maintained by
the Center for Environmental and Regulatory Information Systems
(CERIS) |
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Council
for Biotechnology Information - a comprehensive communication
campaign about biotechnology; committed to providing objective,
balanced information in understanding and appreciating the
benefits biotechnology offers, as well as to encourage informed
debate about the issues it raises. |
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Michigan
State Integrated Pest Management Resources - Crop Advisory
Team (CAT) Alert newsletters offer advice that matches the
demands of the current growing season |
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Purdue
University Botany and Plant Pathology - Botany and Plant Pathology
home page with links to sites on crop diseases, herbicide
injury symptoms, and plan and pesticide diagnostic lab. |
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Purdue
Entomology - Entomology department home page with links
to research, extension and the Center for Environmental and
Regulatory Information Systems. |
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Integrated Pest Management at Iowa
State University - Plant pathology, pest management, and
entomology information |
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Iowa
State Plant Pathology - Information about disease resistance,
SCN, and plan diseases
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Weed
Science Society of America - weed and herbicide information,
plus links to regional weed science societies.
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SoyGrowers.com
- covers soy related subjects in areas such as farmer advocacy,
farm community issues, soy info center, soy products, farm
shopping and association news. From ASA |
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American
Society of Agronomy - dedicated to the development of
agriculture enabled by science, in harmony with environmental
and human values |
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International Plant Nutrition Institute - provides information on fertilization
basics, research summaries, soil testing, and education in
crop management and improvement. |
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American Phytopathology
Society - a non-profit, professional, scientific organization
dedicated to the study and control of plant diseases. |
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SIU
Plant Pathology - Southern Illinois University site for
soybean sudden death syndrome, soybean cyst nematode, breeding,
and their Soybean Center |
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SIU
Weed Science - Southern Illinois University site for weed
research and updates, herbicide background, and weed identification |
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Iowa
State Weed Science - Extensive collection of links for
crop and weed web sites |
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Colorado
State Entomology - Offers an extensive listing of entomology
related web links |
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