Development of Molecular Diagnostic Method for the Diamide Resistance in Soybean Looper

Investigators

Objectives

Establish and maintain a resistant strain of soybean looper from Puerto Rico and make comparisons between susceptible and resistant strains of the diamide resistance genes.  Also conduct standard diamide bioassays for soybean looper populations collected in Mississippi. Develop a molecular diagnostic marker to detect resistant soybean looper larvae and monitor resistance in field populations with a molecular diagnosis kit.

Expected End Results

Develop a rapid and accurate diagnostic method based on DNA sequences to screen populations of soybean looper for resistance to diamide insecticides. 

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Project Status

Current