Laboratory Assays

We conduct controlled laboratory experiments to evaluate the efficacy of multiple products against key pathogens of soybean, corn, and wheat. These studies allow us to quantify product performance under defined conditions and better understand pathogen responses. The results provide a strong scientific foundation to support and interpret our field trials.

Growth Chamber Experiments

We conduct controlled growth chamber experiments to evaluate the effects of pathogens and management products on root rot development, root architecture, plant growth, and biomass accumulation. These studies allow us to detect subtle differences among treatments under tightly regulated environmental conditions.

Short-Term GH Experiments for Red Crown Rot of Soybeans

We conduct short-term greenhouse experiments for Red Crown Rot using a highly optimized screening protocol developed in our lab. These trials are performed in controlled-environment rooms equipped with an automated irrigation system, allowing precise regulation of moisture and disease development. This standardized approach enables efficient screening of products and soybean varieties under consistent, high-quality experimental conditions.

Full-Cycle GH Experiments for Red Crown Rot of Soybeans

We also conduct full-cycle greenhouse experiments for Red Crown Rot, where plants are maintained through physiological maturity under controlled conditions. These studies allow us to assess treatment effects on disease progression throughout the season and quantify impacts on seed weight and overall plant performance. This approach bridges early disease assessments with yield-related outcomes in a controlled environment.

Semi-Controlled Conditions Experiments for Red Crown Rot

We conduct semi-controlled experiments in our greenhouse alleys, where soybeans are grown in large pots inoculated with the Red Crown Rot pathogen and maintained with managed irrigation. These studies allow plants to complete a full growth cycle under conditions that more closely resemble the field while retaining environmental oversight. This approach provides an intermediate step between controlled greenhouse trials and open-field validation.