Benjamin Edge Lecturer, Small Grains Breeder OFFICE: 280 Poole Agricultural Center ADDRESS: Dept. of Entomology, Soils, & Plant Sciences, 270 Poole Agricultural Center, Clemson, SC 29634-0315 TELEPHONE: 864-656-3520 FAX: 864-656-3443 E-MAIL: bedge@clemson.edu

Research Interests

• Small Grain Variety Performance in SC - 2006 harvest
  
• Small Grains Information

Wheat Stem Rust Threat

Rust diseases are a common occurrence in small grains, but after all the talk about the soybean rust threat, I thought it only fair to let you know that wheat is facing a similar threat from a new race of stem rust, designated Ug99. Breeders in the US are actively searching for resistance to this race, and some sources of resistance have been identified, but our vulnerability is still high. For more information about this new threat to wheat production around the world, check here:  Global Rust Initiative.

Soybean Rust Update

I know soybeans are not a typical small grain, but since they are grown in close association with wheat in South Carolina, I thought this would be a helpful update. Clemson Department of Plant Industry - soybean rust update

Entomology, Soils, & Plant Sciences Department
Agronomy -- Entomology -- Plant Pathology-- Soil Science
114 Long Hall, Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0315
office (864)656-3111 fax (864)656-0274

M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant & Environmental Science -- B.S. in Soils and Sustainable Crop Systems
Faculty/Staff -- Research Programs -- Extension/Public Service

Tiger Weather

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences -- Public Service and Agriculture (PSA)

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