Plant Pathology
COTTON
Influence of Nematodes and Edaphic Factors on Cotton
Objective:
Quantify the impact of root-knot nematodes, seedling disease, soil texture, and hardpans on cotton root architecture and nematode damage thresholds.Personnel:
Jianbing Ma (Ph.D. student).Funding:
Cotton Inc. - $24,094 annuallyCooperators:
Scott Monfort, Terry Griffin, Bob Robbins
Nematicide Efficacy.
Objective:
Evaluate field performance of experimental and registered nematicides.Funding:
Industry – ca. $25,000 annuallyNitrogen Use Efficiency in the Presence of NematodesObjective:
Determine the impact of severe nematode infestation on the fertility needs of cotton.Personnel:
Amanda Greer (M.S. student).Funding:
State.Cooperators:
Cliff Coker
SOYBEAN
Cultivar Disease Screening.
Objective:
Screen all new cultivars in OVT for resistance to stem canker, frogeye leaf spot, root-knot, soybean cyst, and reniform nematodes. Coordinate program that includes screening at UAF, Kibler, and Newport as well as Hope.Personnel:
Kim Rowe (90%); Mike Emerson (50%); Devany Crippen (30%).Funding:
Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board - $118,039 annuallyCooperators:
Rick Cartwright, Scott Monfort, Don Dombek, Jeremy Ross
Soybean Rust Preparedness.
Objective:
Remain prepared for SR entry into Arkansas (sentinel plots, spore traps, First Detector Training, fungicide trial).Personnel:
Kim Rowe (10%).Funding:
USDA - $6,000 annuallyCooperators:
Arkansas Soybean Rust Team
Integrated Soybean Nematode Management
Objective:
Evaluate new and existing methods of nematode management for soybean growers; develop realistic and effective management strategies.Personnel:
Larry Jackson (50%); Devany Crippen (30%).Funding:
Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board - $102,504 annuallyCooperators:
Scott Monfort
HORTICULTURAL CROPS
Biofumigation and Solarization in Plasticulture Strawberry
Objective:
Evaluate the potential for use of brassica cover crops and solarization to replace soil fumigation in annual plasticulture strawberries.Personnel:
Chris VincentFunding:
Small Fruit Consortium - $5,000 annuallyCooperators:
Elena Garcia
Potential for High Tunnel Production of Fruits and Vegetables in Southwest Arkansas
Objective:
Evaluate potential crops for adaptation, susceptibility to diseases, and overall productivity in a high tunnel production system.Funding:
State.Cooperators:
Qingfang ChenNematode management for soybean growers; develop realistic and effective management strategies.