Austin McCoy
Austin McCoy is a PhD candidate focusing on the management and detection of oomycete root rot pathogens, primarily of corn and soy. Currently Austin is working on a Phytophthora sojae pathotype (race) survey in Michigan, producing a diagnostic tool to rapidly identify Pythium species, and conducting fungicide sensitivity testing on these pathogens. He hopes this information will be used to provide better management recommendations for these pathogens.
Related Work
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Red crown rot: A new threat to soybean production
Published on September 5, 2024
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Soybean Phytophthora stem and root rot resistance genes have become less effective
Published on November 15, 2023
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Corn tar spot now confirmed in Allegan and Montcalm counties
Published on August 21, 2018