From Plant Management Network
Sclerotinia stem rot—also known as white mold—is caused by a fungus that can infect a wide range of broadleaf plant hosts and cause considerable damage to crops.
Providing a profile of white mold epidemics and effective management practices is a new educational presentation from the Plant Management Network (PMN) entitled "Soybean White Mold (Sclerotinia Stem Rot)," now available as part of the Focus on Soybean resource for growers, crop consultants, and extension agents.
The webcast, developed by Damon Smith, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, describes how white mold matures, spreads, and leads to the desiccation of soybean stems in late stages of development. Research has shown decreases of 2 to 5 bushels per acre are common for every 10 percent of soybean crop loss.
Click this link to find the page with the free online webinar.
The presentation highlights several management strategies that can be used in combination to limit the impact of white mold. Effective practices involve:
- Tracking previous outbreaks and variety resistance
- Planting and tilling methods that reduce fungal movement
- Properly timed applications of biological and chemical controls
- Crop rotations that utilize resistant hosts
The 32-minute presentation will remain open access through October 31 in the Focus on Soybean webcast resource.
Source: PlantManagementNetwork