Ecology of Nematode-Suppressive Soils in Midwest Soybean-Cropping Systems

by fconte on August 23, 2010

Quantifying the effects of crop rotation and tillage on soil suppressiveness to soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines). Neher’s group is responsible for soil community composition and food web structure of predaceous, fungivorous and bacterivorous nematodes and microbes associated with associated with biocontrol agents.

Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS)

Community Partner: Senyu Chen, University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center

Project Timing: January 15, 2009 – January 14, 2013

More Info: Deborah Neher, Professor & Department Chairperson, PSSdeborah.neher@uvm.edu

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