2006 Annual Report 4d.Progress report. This report serves to document research conducted under a specific cooperative agreement between ARS and Oregon State University. Additional details of research can be found in the report for the parent project 5358-12220-002-00D, Biology and Management of Soilborne Diseases and Soil and Root-Inhabiting Microorganisms. Dr. Virginia Stockwell and collaborators conducted the following research towards the agreements objectives: The funding for this agreement became available at the end of July. Research has been started towards the objectives outlined in the agreement. More information will be available as the project progresses.