Phytophthora root rot Archives

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Sudden death syndrome has been closely linked to soybean cyst nematode and is one of the more serious disease threats in soybeans.

Latest soybean series claims boost in more than yield

Growers in Canada will have limited access to varieties that offer better disease tolerances

By Ralph Pearce April 3, 2024

Soybean production has seen greater prominence in Ontario in the past 15 to 20 years. Agronomics, trait development and better, more intensive management boosted the crop’s performance and it is […] Read more

Phytopthora root rot causes seed rots, pre- and post emergence damping off and stem rot of plants at various growth stages.

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Phytophthora root rot still a concern

It’s been eclipsed, but it’s still a challenge to growers in Ontario

By Ralph Pearce February 15, 2024

Phytophthora root rot was major concern to growers in the province 25 to 30 years ago, when Roundup Ready soybeans were just emerging on the marketplace, Bt corn was in […] Read more