SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report
Sections
Status: Approved
Basic Information
- Project No. and Title: NC125 : Biological Control of Soil-and Residue-Borne Plant Pathogens
- Period Covered: 12/28/2002 to 12/28/2002
- Date of Report: 12/28/2002
- Annual Meeting Dates: 12/28/2002 to 12/28/2002
Participants
Minutes of the 2000 meeting were approved, with an ensuing discussion concerning minutes, annual reports and committee project proposal. In an effort to better coordinate transfer of information (especially for new representatives), the committee agreed that all members should receive electronic copies of meeting minutes, annual reports and the current project description.
Comments from the Administrative Advisor: Dr. Steve Pueppke discussed that the midterm review for NC-125 will take place this year. The requirements for the formal evaluation can be found at www.wisc.edu/ncra, and will involve a written report with directors. The evaluation will likely take place during the spring of 2002.
The future of agricultural funding sources was discussed. Intellectual properties are becoming of greater importance in agriculture. Establishing the mechanisms for the preservation of intellectual property is a big concern, since it is in conflict with the concept of land grant institutions. The need for new policies and common policies for all institutions is necessary.
Announcements were made stating that Dr. McSpadden Gardener is the new Ohio State University representative and Dr. Ann Macguidwin is the new Wisconsin representative.
The committee took a tour of the USDA facilities associated with biocontrol research. The tour was followed by presentations of biocontrol researchers at USDA. Dr. Pat Slininger presented research on biocontrol of potato dry rot and sprouting. Dr. David Schisler presented research on biocontrol of Fusarium head blight of wheat, Dr. Mark Jackson presented research on producing and stabilizing fungal biopesticides, and Dr. Robert Behle presented research on improving residual activity of biological pesticides.
The committee meeting continued with state reports. Dr. G. Yuen (Nebraska), reported on the status of biocontrol of turfgrass diseases with Lysobacter sp. strain C3. Dr. D. Kobayashi (New Jersey) updated the progress of the molecular characterization of biocontrol traits in Lysobacter sp. strain C3. Dr. A. Macguidwin, (Wisconsin) discussed refining crop loss models for potato early dying for growers in a potato eco-label program. Dr. B. McSpadden Gardener (Ohio) presented information on studying the microbial ecology of agricultural soils as it pertains to biocontrol. Dr. D. Eastburn (Illinois) reported on the characterization of mycoviruses of Fusarium solani f. sp. glycines. Dr. R. Proctor and Dr. A. Desjardins (Illinois) reported on biocontrol of Fusarium verticilliodes using strains that do not produce the mycotoxin, fumonisin. Dr. C. Martinson (Iowa) reported on white mold control with Sporidesmin. Dr. C. Windels (Minnesota) described the use of green cover crop and soil solarization for suppression of Aphanomyces cochlioides. Dr. B. Nelson (North Dakota) reported on biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani and degradation of sclerotia of Sclerotinia. Dr. K Garrett (Kansas) discussed the use of models to manage wheat planting for escape from take-all. Dr. G. Safir (Michigan) updated progress on expanding simulation models at the regional scale for monitoring disease.
The committee thanked Dr. Desjardins for her service and hosting the 2001 meeting. Dr. B. Nelson suggested that a letter of appreciation for use of the facilities and acknowledging the time and effort of researchers at the facility should be drafted by the new secretary or chair, and sent to the director of USDA-ARS-NCAUR.
Dr. Don Kobayashi, Rutgers University, secretary, will automatically advance to chair. Dr. Brian McSpadden Gardener was elected as the new secretary. The next meeting site was selected as New Brunswick, NJ. The tentative date was agreed upon as some time in Oct/Nov.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:00 pm, Nov. 9, 2001.
Comments from the Administrative Advisor: Dr. Steve Pueppke discussed that the midterm review for NC-125 will take place this year. The requirements for the formal evaluation can be found at www.wisc.edu/ncra, and will involve a written report with directors. The evaluation will likely take place during the spring of 2002.
The future of agricultural funding sources was discussed. Intellectual properties are becoming of greater importance in agriculture. Establishing the mechanisms for the preservation of intellectual property is a big concern, since it is in conflict with the concept of land grant institutions. The need for new policies and common policies for all institutions is necessary.
Announcements were made stating that Dr. McSpadden Gardener is the new Ohio State University representative and Dr. Ann Macguidwin is the new Wisconsin representative.
The committee took a tour of the USDA facilities associated with biocontrol research. The tour was followed by presentations of biocontrol researchers at USDA. Dr. Pat Slininger presented research on biocontrol of potato dry rot and sprouting. Dr. David Schisler presented research on biocontrol of Fusarium head blight of wheat, Dr. Mark Jackson presented research on producing and stabilizing fungal biopesticides, and Dr. Robert Behle presented research on improving residual activity of biological pesticides.
The committee meeting continued with state reports. Dr. G. Yuen (Nebraska), reported on the status of biocontrol of turfgrass diseases with Lysobacter sp. strain C3. Dr. D. Kobayashi (New Jersey) updated the progress of the molecular characterization of biocontrol traits in Lysobacter sp. strain C3. Dr. A. Macguidwin, (Wisconsin) discussed refining crop loss models for potato early dying for growers in a potato eco-label program. Dr. B. McSpadden Gardener (Ohio) presented information on studying the microbial ecology of agricultural soils as it pertains to biocontrol. Dr. D. Eastburn (Illinois) reported on the characterization of mycoviruses of Fusarium solani f. sp. glycines. Dr. R. Proctor and Dr. A. Desjardins (Illinois) reported on biocontrol of Fusarium verticilliodes using strains that do not produce the mycotoxin, fumonisin. Dr. C. Martinson (Iowa) reported on white mold control with Sporidesmin. Dr. C. Windels (Minnesota) described the use of green cover crop and soil solarization for suppression of Aphanomyces cochlioides. Dr. B. Nelson (North Dakota) reported on biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani and degradation of sclerotia of Sclerotinia. Dr. K Garrett (Kansas) discussed the use of models to manage wheat planting for escape from take-all. Dr. G. Safir (Michigan) updated progress on expanding simulation models at the regional scale for monitoring disease.
The committee thanked Dr. Desjardins for her service and hosting the 2001 meeting. Dr. B. Nelson suggested that a letter of appreciation for use of the facilities and acknowledging the time and effort of researchers at the facility should be drafted by the new secretary or chair, and sent to the director of USDA-ARS-NCAUR.
Dr. Don Kobayashi, Rutgers University, secretary, will automatically advance to chair. Dr. Brian McSpadden Gardener was elected as the new secretary. The next meeting site was selected as New Brunswick, NJ. The tentative date was agreed upon as some time in Oct/Nov.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:00 pm, Nov. 9, 2001.