SWPAC 2011 Research Projects
Bruce Bordelon, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Evaluation of grape cultivars and production practices
To evaluate wine grape cultivars and production practices in an effort to improve the
competitiveness of the industry in Indiana.
Chestnut study
To evaluate Chestnut tree growth and nut production.
Charles Mansfield, Agronomy
w/Mark Waddington, Bayer Company
Effect of Fungicide combination and Timing of Application
Evaluate the effect of two fungicides applied singularly and in combination at
different growth stages to control foliar disease and head blight in wheat
Effect of various herbicide combinations and timing of application on weed
control and plant injury in wheat
Evaluate the effect of either herbicides applied singularly and in various
combinations at different timings of application on weed control and plant injury
to wheat
Effect of fungicide combination and timing of application for control of foliar
diseases and head blight in wheat
Evaluate the effect of two fungicides applied singularly and in combination at
different growth stages to control foliar disease and head blight in wheat. And
measure vomitoxin levels. Compare head blight resistant variety with a
susceptible variety.
w/Dan Emmert – Pioneer Seed Company
Evaluate the Effects of Votivo
Evaluate the effect of this product on plant health and grain yield in corn
w/Shaun Casteel, Agronomy
Effect of Previous Crop on Double-Crop Soybean Yield
Evaluate the effect of canola vs. wheat on double crop soybean yield
SWPAC 2011 Research Projects
Shawn Casteel, Agronomy
Wheat and Soybean Sulfur Deficiency Trial
To evaluate whether sulfur deficiencies are occurring due to cleaner air in wheat and
soybeans and the effect it has on yield.
State Canola Variety Trial
To evaluate currently available winter canola varieties and advanced breeding materials
under Indiana soil and climatic conditions.
Effect of Maturity Group and Seeding Rate on Double-Crop Soybean Yield
Evaluate the effect of 4 different soybean maturity groups and 6 seeding rates on doublecrop soybean yield
Bob Nielsen and Jim Camberato, Agronomy
Nitrogen Response of Corn after Melons
To determine the optimum nitrogen rate for corn following melons.
Rick Foster, Entomology
w/Sarah Thompson and Jonathan Nixon
Seedcorn Maggot Management
To test strategies for managing seedcorn maggots on early planted cantaloupes
w/Jonathan Nixon and Sarah Thompson
Monitoring for Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
To look for presence of this new pest and if populations warrant, conduct an
insecticide trial on green peppers
w/Sarah Thompson and Jonathan Nixon
Cucurbit Insect Phenology
To determine seasonal phenology of cucurbit insect pests
Kiersten Wise, Botany and Plant Pathology
Integrated Management of Corn Diseases (3rd year)
Determine the impact of cropping system, hybrid susceptibility, and fungicide timing on
disease development and yield
Foliar Fungicide BMP Soybean Trial
Determine the efficiency of foliar fungicide/insecticide applications on disease control
and yield
SWPAC 2011 Research Projects
Southern Corn Rust monitoring
Plot to monitor for new race of SCR
Improving Disease Management in Wheat through Novel Disease and Economic
Threshold Models
Examine the impact of intergraded management strategies for management of foliar
wheat diseases.
Fungicide Efficacy Trial on Wheat
Determine efficacy of new or experimental fungicide modes of action for management of
foliar and head diseases of wheat.
Herb Ohm, Agronomy
Wheat Improvement
To develop new wheat cultivars
Spring Wheat
The development of spring wheat in Southern Indiana.
Stacye Johnson, Extension; Maria Restrepo, Extension; Scott Monroe, Extension; Dan
Egel, Botany & Plant Pathology; Shubin Saha, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Organic Muskmelon
To evaluate the effectiveness of 4 different OMRI approved fungicides on muskmelon
Organic Zucchini
To evaluate the effectiveness of 4 different OMRI approved fungicides on zucchini
Southwest Indiana Crop Diagnostic Training Clinic
To provide timely information to agribusiness professional that they can use to improve
the profitability of their customers
Shubin Saha, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Drip irrigation and Fertigation Production of Seedless Watermelon
Evaluate the use of applying fertilizer though drip irrigation at critical crop growth stages.
Nitrogen Fertilzation Rate for Triploid Watermelon
Evaluate rates of nitrogen application for triploid watermelon production applied preplant
and through the drip tape.
SWPAC 2011 Research Projects
Evaluation of parthenocarpic cucumber varieties for production in high tunnels.
Evaluate cucumber varieties for production in high tunnels in southwest Indiana.
Muskmelon Variety Trial
Evaluate muskmelon varieties for production in southwest Indiana.
Triploid Watermelon Variety Trial
Evaluate triploid watermelon varieties for production in Southwest Indiana.
Personal-Size Watermelon Variety Trial
Evaluate personal-size watermelon varieties for production in Southwest Indiana.
Private Trial (Monsanto) Equivalency Trials for Phytoophthora in Open Field
Hybrid Sweet Peppers
Evaluate equivalency of new bell pepper varieties
Diploid Watermelon Variety Trial
Evaluate diploid watermelon varieties for production in Southwest Indiana
Impact of Nitrogen Application Rate on development of Gummy Stem Blight and
Fruit Quality
Determine if excess nitrogen leads to increased disease which ultimately may lead to
reduced fruit quality or increased of hollow heart.
Dan Egel, Botany & Plant Pathology
Gummy Stem Blight on Watermelon
To determine the efficacy of new fungicides for control of Gummy Stem Blight control
on watermelon
Downy Mildew Sentinel Plot
To monitor the possible on-set of Downy Mildew in Indiana
Tomato fungicide trial
To determine the efficacy of fungicides for early blight on staked heirloom tomatoes.
Downy Mildew Fungicide Trial, 2011
To test new chemicals for efficacy on Dow (Gowan)
Powdery Mildew Control with new chemicals, 2011 BASF
To test new chemicals for efficacy on Powdery Mildew in Muskmelon
Powdery Mildew Control on different (IR-4) with a new chemical, 2011
To test a new chemical for efficacy on Powdery mildew in Muskmelon and Squash
SWPAC 2011 Research Projects
w/Shubin Saha, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Fusarium wilt management using grafted plants
To determine efficacy of grafted plants for control of Fusarium Wilt of
Watermelon and the effects on growth, yield, and post-harvest quality.
w/Nathan Kleczewski
SAR product efficacy for Muskmelons
To determine what products might exist to help manage bacterial wilt of
muskmelon.
Actigard efficacy on Powdery Mildew of Muskmelons
To determine how long Actigard is active for powdery mildew efficacy.
w/Kiersten Wise, Botany and Plant Pathology
Soybean Rust Sentinel Plot
To monitor the possible on-set of Soybean Rust in Indiana.
Larry Bledsoe, Entomology
Indiana Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CASPS) for Invasive Pests
Establish traps sites and sample areas needed to monitor for invasive insect species.
Phil Devillez and Bill Foster, Agronomy
Purdue Crop Performance
Testing of glyphosate-tolerant corn hybrids
Purdue Crop Performance
Testing of NON-GMO corn hybrids
Purdue Crop Performance
Testing of glyphosate-tolerant Soybeans
Scott Monroe, Extension
Squash transplant Production for Syngenta
To produce transplants for use in a variety trial located on a private farm
Rick Meilan, Associate Professor, Department of Forestry & Natural Resources
SWPAC 2011 Research Projects
Assessing Poplar Species Suitability and Productivity in Indiana
Testing of Poplar trees for Biofuel production from cellulosic feedstock’s
Rich Grant, Agronomy
CASNET: The collection of weather data from this site in order to 1)characterize
geographic patterns and temporal trends in chemical atmospheric dry deposition, 2)
support assessments of atmospherically-deposited nutrients (nitrogen and sulfur)
influencing crop productivity and 3) evaluating source/receptor relationships of air
pollutants
National Atmospheric Deposition Program: The collection of rain water from this site
in order to 1)characterize geographic patterns and temporal trends in wet chemical
(primarily nitrogen and sulfur) atmospheric deposition and 2) Support assessments of
atmospherically-deposited nutrients (nitrogen and sulfur) influencing crop productivity.
Purdue Automatic Weather Station (PAAWS)
Automated collection of weather data from this site sent to a computer at the Indiana
State Climate Office which can be observed at http://climate.agry.purdue.edu
National Weather Service
The manual collection of daily weather observations from this site and sent to the NWS
via a web based application known as WxCoder