Plant Health Program, Doctor of
First Advisor
Dr. Gary Hein
Document Type
Doctoral Document
Date of this Version
5-2022
Abstract
Site-specific management (SSM) is widely used by farm producers to fertilize their fields. However, whole field management is currently practiced in integrated pest management (IPM). Site-specific management and agricultural technology can improve IPM especially when precision application of inputs can reduce selection pressure on pest populations, benefit the environment, or save costs of inputs. There is potential for site-specific pest management (SSPM) where pests, or environments vary spatially, and recommended management practices can be applied with precision. Three case studies are evaluated for SSPM to be applied in Nebraska corn and soybean production systems including corn rootworm, preemergence herbicides, and soybean cyst nematode. Additional research will be needed for SSPM to reach its potential in future agricultural production systems.
Advisor: Gary L. Hein
Included in
Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Entomology Commons, Plant Pathology Commons, Weed Science Commons
Comments
A Doctoral Document Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College at the University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfilment of Requirements For the Degree of Doctor of Plant Health, Major: Plant Health, Under the Supervision of Professor Gary L. Hein. Lincoln, Nebraska: May 2022
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