53-2022 CHARACTERIZE ROOT MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES WITH ANTI-FUNGAL ACTIVITIES IN SOYBEAN

Evaluation of root microbiomes for crop growth promotion and disease resistance presents unique opportunities.  We aim to understand the diversity of rhizobiome microorganisms that cause specific phenotypes in soybeans, test rhizobiome isolates for beneficial activities, and utilize this knowledge to establish methods for improved growth and biological control of soil pathogens.