SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report
Sections
Status: Approved
Basic Information
- Project No. and Title: SERA11 : Review and Coordination of Oilseed Rape Research Programs in the Southern Region (IEG-55)
- Period Covered: 04/01/2000 to 03/01/2001
- Date of Report: 04/10/2001
- Annual Meeting Dates: 03/28/2001 to 03/29/2001
Participants
Roscoe Ivy, Mississippi State University, rli2@ra.msstate.edu; Joe Johnson, Mississippi State University, jjohnson@ra.msstate.edu; Calvin Schoulties, Clemson University, cschlts@clemson.edu; Al Smith, University of Georgia, alsmith@arches.uga.edu; Paul Rose, University of Georgia, prose@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu; Anton Coy, University of Georgia, coy@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu; J. LaDon Day, University of Georgia, jday@griffin.peachnet.edu; Gary Gascho, University of Georgia, gascho@tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu; Dan Phillips, University of Georgia, dphilli@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu; Paul Mask, Auburn University, pmask@acesag.auburn.edu; David Buntin, University of Georgia, gbuntin@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu; Paul Raymer, University of Georgia, praymer@griffin.peachnet.edu; David Spradlin, University of Georgia, wspradl@gaes.griffin.peachnet.edu; Charlie Rife, Kansas State University, crife@oznet.ksu.edu; Dave Starner, Virginia Tech, nparec@vt.edu; Harbans Bhardwaj, Virginia State University, hbhardwj@vsu.edu; Chairman: Roscoe Ivy, Mississippi State University, rli2@ra.msstate.edu; Secy/Treasurer: Harbans Bhardwaj, Virginia State University, hbhardwj@vsu.edu; Chairman Select: Harbans Bhardwaj, Virginia State University, hbhardwj@vsu.edu; Secy/Treasurer Select: Paul Raymer, University of Georgia, praymer@griffin.peachnet.edu;
1.The meeting was called to order by Roscoe Ivy at 1:00 P.M. on March 28, 2001 (Wednesday) in the conference room of Stucky Building at Griffin campus of University of Georgia. All participants were introduced. $320 were collected as registration ($20 per person).
2.Paul Raymer presented an update regarding US Canola AssociationFs meeting in Washington, D.C. It was indicated that: the association is becoming rapidly influenced by North Dakota and South Dakota and that the association may be moved to North Dakota, a debate that all monies should go to areas where canola is grown is going on, there is no voice from the southern group, increase in funding to $600,000 was discussed, there are some incentives for mixtures in several states but no funding activity for biofuels, Idaho and Michigan are pushing for a National Breeding Program, national check off situation is not positive, and that there is a need for canola growers from southern stats.
3.John Kelly (University of Arkansas) presented an overview of canola research in Arkansas most research is aiming to develop superior cultivars but some effort is devoted to developing a production system.
4.David Wright could not attend the meetings but a report by D.L. Wright, B. Kidd, and P.Wiatrak was distributed. This report dealt with influence of winter cover crops (wheat and canola) on cotton, soybeans, and peanuts. The influence of wheat or canola as previous crops was not significant but a tendency to get higher yields of soybean following canola over wheat was observed. A tendency to get higher yields of peanuts following wheat over canola was also observed.
5.David Buntin presented the results of doublecrop management study and indicated that stand loss caused by Rhizoctonia solani occurred following canola but no consistent effect on disease levels, final stand, or yield of cotton was observed, fungicide use prevented stand loss, use of Temik enhanced negative effects of canola on cotton stand, thrips and aphids were reduced by canola, and false chinch bug populations were larger following canola than fallow or wheat. Copies of two publications (Response of canola to simulated diamondback moth defoliation at different growth stages, and Intraspecific competition of an insect resistant transgenic canola in seed mixtures) were distributed.
6.Gary Gascho presented results from his studies using poultry litter in canola and indicated that significant damage due to Rhizoctonia solani in peanut and Sclerotinia in canola was observed with use of poultry litter, two tons of poultry litter was ideal for canola production, and use of poultry litter would buildup phosphorus in the soil.
7.Dan Phillips indicated that black leg resistance is effective in canola, sclerotinia is becoming a problem in canola, most broad leaf plants are susceptible to sclerotinia but grasses are immune, high nitrogen increases incidence of sclerotinia, genetic analysis of 72 specimens collected from southeast indicated that pathogen from all specimens belonged to the same species, host plant resistance to sclerotinia seems not to exist, and newer genetic techniques are being studied for management of sclerotinia in canola.
8.David Buntin presented a report for National Canola Research Program and indicated that southeastern and mid south regions were combined into one region.
9.The group visited canola research plots from 3:15 P.M.. To approximately 5:30 P.M. which was followed by a social and a dinner.
10.The group reconvened at 8:30 A.M. ob March 29 (Thursday) in the conference room of Stucky Building on the Griffin campus of University of Georgia.
11.Charles Rife, Kansas State University, presented details of canola breeding and production research in Kansas and Southern Great Plains region. He has released two cultivars (Plainsman and Wichita) and has promising breeding material for future releases. It was indicated that approximately 2,500 acres were under canola production in Southern Great Plains region (Kansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma), the 10 year goal for this region is 250,000 acres under canola production. He also presented details of variety test: during 1999 2000 winter canola variety test seed was sent to 32 locations in 13 states, 31 locations were established, and 24 locations were harvested.
12.Paul Raymer distributed copies of "Report on the Feasibility of an Oilseed Processing Facility in Georgia" and indicated that this facility is expected to use both soybean and canola even though processing adds substantially more to the value of canola and a component of this facility is expected to extract "virgin, cold pressed oil" for specialty use. This facility is expected to cost approximately 52 million dollars.
13.David Buntin distributed a list of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides that are approved for use on canola.
14.State reports were presented by representatives from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Virginia indicating lack of commercial production but research is on going to facilitate canola production in the region.
15.Paul Raymer brought up the issue of weather this group (SERA IEG 11) should continue as it is or merge with a larger group. After a concerted discussion, it was decided that the group should continue as it is but should attempt to meet with teams in other regions.
16.Al Smith and Calvin Scheulties agreed to look into renewal of this group.
17.Harbans Bhardwaj (Virginia State University) assumed the role of Chairman and Paul Raymer was unanimously elected Secretary Treasurer of the group.
18.The group thanked David Bridges, David Buntin, Dan Phillips, and Paul Raymer for their support of these meetings.
19.Al Smith thanked all participants. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:30 P.M.
2.Paul Raymer presented an update regarding US Canola AssociationFs meeting in Washington, D.C. It was indicated that: the association is becoming rapidly influenced by North Dakota and South Dakota and that the association may be moved to North Dakota, a debate that all monies should go to areas where canola is grown is going on, there is no voice from the southern group, increase in funding to $600,000 was discussed, there are some incentives for mixtures in several states but no funding activity for biofuels, Idaho and Michigan are pushing for a National Breeding Program, national check off situation is not positive, and that there is a need for canola growers from southern stats.
3.John Kelly (University of Arkansas) presented an overview of canola research in Arkansas most research is aiming to develop superior cultivars but some effort is devoted to developing a production system.
4.David Wright could not attend the meetings but a report by D.L. Wright, B. Kidd, and P.Wiatrak was distributed. This report dealt with influence of winter cover crops (wheat and canola) on cotton, soybeans, and peanuts. The influence of wheat or canola as previous crops was not significant but a tendency to get higher yields of soybean following canola over wheat was observed. A tendency to get higher yields of peanuts following wheat over canola was also observed.
5.David Buntin presented the results of doublecrop management study and indicated that stand loss caused by Rhizoctonia solani occurred following canola but no consistent effect on disease levels, final stand, or yield of cotton was observed, fungicide use prevented stand loss, use of Temik enhanced negative effects of canola on cotton stand, thrips and aphids were reduced by canola, and false chinch bug populations were larger following canola than fallow or wheat. Copies of two publications (Response of canola to simulated diamondback moth defoliation at different growth stages, and Intraspecific competition of an insect resistant transgenic canola in seed mixtures) were distributed.
6.Gary Gascho presented results from his studies using poultry litter in canola and indicated that significant damage due to Rhizoctonia solani in peanut and Sclerotinia in canola was observed with use of poultry litter, two tons of poultry litter was ideal for canola production, and use of poultry litter would buildup phosphorus in the soil.
7.Dan Phillips indicated that black leg resistance is effective in canola, sclerotinia is becoming a problem in canola, most broad leaf plants are susceptible to sclerotinia but grasses are immune, high nitrogen increases incidence of sclerotinia, genetic analysis of 72 specimens collected from southeast indicated that pathogen from all specimens belonged to the same species, host plant resistance to sclerotinia seems not to exist, and newer genetic techniques are being studied for management of sclerotinia in canola.
8.David Buntin presented a report for National Canola Research Program and indicated that southeastern and mid south regions were combined into one region.
9.The group visited canola research plots from 3:15 P.M.. To approximately 5:30 P.M. which was followed by a social and a dinner.
10.The group reconvened at 8:30 A.M. ob March 29 (Thursday) in the conference room of Stucky Building on the Griffin campus of University of Georgia.
11.Charles Rife, Kansas State University, presented details of canola breeding and production research in Kansas and Southern Great Plains region. He has released two cultivars (Plainsman and Wichita) and has promising breeding material for future releases. It was indicated that approximately 2,500 acres were under canola production in Southern Great Plains region (Kansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma), the 10 year goal for this region is 250,000 acres under canola production. He also presented details of variety test: during 1999 2000 winter canola variety test seed was sent to 32 locations in 13 states, 31 locations were established, and 24 locations were harvested.
12.Paul Raymer distributed copies of "Report on the Feasibility of an Oilseed Processing Facility in Georgia" and indicated that this facility is expected to use both soybean and canola even though processing adds substantially more to the value of canola and a component of this facility is expected to extract "virgin, cold pressed oil" for specialty use. This facility is expected to cost approximately 52 million dollars.
13.David Buntin distributed a list of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides that are approved for use on canola.
14.State reports were presented by representatives from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Virginia indicating lack of commercial production but research is on going to facilitate canola production in the region.
15.Paul Raymer brought up the issue of weather this group (SERA IEG 11) should continue as it is or merge with a larger group. After a concerted discussion, it was decided that the group should continue as it is but should attempt to meet with teams in other regions.
16.Al Smith and Calvin Scheulties agreed to look into renewal of this group.
17.Harbans Bhardwaj (Virginia State University) assumed the role of Chairman and Paul Raymer was unanimously elected Secretary Treasurer of the group.
18.The group thanked David Bridges, David Buntin, Dan Phillips, and Paul Raymer for their support of these meetings.
19.Al Smith thanked all participants. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:30 P.M.
Accomplishments
(None specified in minutes above.)