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Description
This project was funded by the KSPB grant program in 2017-2018, and has allowed us to
obtain exciting data related to the use of the biocontrol agent Trichoderma in regulating
soybean growth and development as well as response to biotic and abiotic stresses. Our
work has yielded exciting insights into molecules that could contribute to induced resistance
and abiotic tolerance. In addition, we showed that Trichoderma positively regulates
Rhizobia-mediated nitrogen fixation. A patent application involving use of a recently
discovered bio-molecule to improve biotic resistance has been filed. Funding is requested
for an additional year to complete the field trials using Trichoderma and to develop the
patented bio-molecule for field trials. The overall goal of this research project is to increase
profitability of soybean production by simultaneously increasing yield as well as tolerance
against biotic and abiotic stresses.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 7/1/19 → 6/30/20 |
Funding
- Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board: $61,361.00
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