Efficacy of precipitated calcium carbonate in managing fusarium root rot of field pea

Project Type: Graduate Student
Funds awarded in 2009: $9,964.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2011
Grant Recipient: North Dakota State University
Region: North Central
State: North Dakota
Graduate Student:
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Rubella Goswami
North Dakota State University
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Mohamed Khan
North Dakota State University
Description:
The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) as a strategy for managing root rot disease in field peas. Results from this study demonstrated that PCC has the potential to serve as a strategy for Fusarium root rot management in field pea.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
File:
Author:
Kishore Chittem
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Researchers
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.