Database Research Summaries
(2018) 2,4-D and Dicamba Resistant Soybeans: Stewardship and Testing

calendar_today Year of Research: 2018
update Posted On: 12/04/2019
group Ashli Brown (Project Investigator, Mississippi State University-BMBEPP), Daniel B. Reynolds (Project Investigator, Mississippi State University), Darrell Sparks (Project Investigator, Mississippi State University)
bookmark Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board

Research Focus

The focus of this project is

Objectives

  • Develop and validate analytical testing methods using FT-IR technology to differentiate 2,4 D and dicamba herbicides formulations.
  • Determine how to best sample soybean plants for the detection of auxin herbicides.
  • Work with the Bureau of Plant Industry and MSU Extension agents to participate in a growers educational program and design an off target field sampling program for best practices and fundamental integrated pest management.

Results

Results will be updated once the research project is complete.

Importance

This information could enhance the position of Mississippi as an agricultural leader by exhibiting agricultural responsibility.

For more information about this research project, please visit the National Soybean Checkoff Research Database.

Funded in part by the soybean checkoff.