Drought stress
scouted Aug. 7, 2023
- Scientific Name
- Abiotic
- Background
- Soybeans in Richmond county, variety AG59XFP, were scouted and observed 100% of the field was affected. This site has had soybean production problems for three years and the land has been farmed for 20 years. The majority of the seedling population failed to grow and the plants do not germinate well. Rainfall has been low, but still sufficient for production. The site is low and dry.
- Conclusion
- The issue was identified as drought stress. Drought stress occurs is not enough water available to take up into the plant. When plants are stressed, the rate of photosynthesis and transpiration decreases to prevent further water loss.
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