ABSTRACT: Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is the most important legume cropped worldwide, with an economic value attributed mainly to the high protein content of the grain, which, in turn, demands a heavy supply of nitrogen. An environmentally friendly source…

Asian soybean rust caused by Phakoprsora pachyrhizi is one of the most important diseases for soybean cultivation. The disease causes yield loss as high as 80%. Until now, fungicide applications were most reliable control measure. However, farmers often lose timing…