date:Jul 23, 2013
rate resistance to all the predominant isolates of this pathogen found in Indiana, and many other isolates that are virulent to previously identified resistance genes, he said. If these two genes are effectively used in Indiana and other Midwest soybean crops, an annual net increase in soybean production would be anticipated.
Phytophthora has been a problem for Indiana soybean farmers since it was first found in the state in 1948. The pathogen thrives in wet, cool conditions and produces spores