James E. Kurle Assistant Professor Soybean Disease Diagnosis & Management Ph.D. 1994, University of Minnesota E-mail address: jkurle@puccini.crl.umn.edu

My research objective is to understand the effects of cropping systems on the ecology of soybean pathogens. The goal is to integrate principles of biology, ecology, and epidemiology, with an understanding of agronomic and crop breeding practices and soil sciences, in order to manage and control soybean diseases. An example of this research is an investigation into the role of soil fertility, plant population, tillage, and variety selection in the development and management of Sclerotinia Stem Rot. My research focuses on the three principle fungal diseases of soybean in the North Central States: Sclerotinia Stem Rot, Phytophthora Root Rot, and Brown Stem Rot.

Selected Publications:

Grau, C.R., Kurle, J.E., Andrews, J.H., and Oplinger, E.S. 1997. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum responses to soybean variety, tillage, and cropping sequence. Phytopathology. 87:S35.

Kurle, J.E. and Pfleger, F.L. 1996. AM fungal species composition responds to crop, management, and edaphic factors in a corn-soybean rotation. Agron. J. 88:155-161.

Kurle, J.E. and Pfleger, F.L. 1994. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus spore populations respond to conversions between low-input and conventional management practices in a corn-soybean management rotation. Agron. J. 86:467-475.
 
 
 
 

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