Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

Evaluation of Organic Soybean Rust Treatments for Organic Production

Authors: Kathleen Delate (Iowa State University) , Andrea McKern (Iowa State University) , Robert Burcham (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Asian soybean rust has the potential to be the single most important impediment to economical organic production. The economic impact in organic systems range from $30 to $120 million in yield loss. The fungus (Phakopsora pachyrhiz) survives year-round in warm areas,such as the southern United States. During a growing season, the pathogen is disseminated by northward seasonal wind.

Keywords: Horticulture, Agronomy

How to Cite: Delate, K. , McKern, A. & Burcham, R. (2007) “Evaluation of Organic Soybean Rust Treatments for Organic Production”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2006(1).