Waterlogged Soil
scouted June 24, 2021
- Scientific Name
- Abiotic
- Background
- Soybeans in Beaufort county, variety Agrigold 4813xf, were scouted and observed 20% of the field was affected by damping off, yellowing between the veins, lead spot, and wilting in patches. The site is low area and wet.
- Conclusion
- The issue was identified as waterlogged soil. In North Carolina, soybean production is heavily influenced by water management practices. The primary root system responsible for water uptake is typically in the top 12 inches of the soil, with about 70% of water intake occurring in this depth. Rooting depth can be variable and influenced by factors such as soil texture, pH, rock layers, and depth to the water table.Soybean roots can extend well below 24 inches, but most water management decisions should be based on water behavior in the top 24 inches of the soil profile. Soil texture plays a critical role in the amount of water available to the soybean plant, with sand holding the least amount of plant-available water, followed by silt, and then clay. Inoculation with rhizobia to improve nitrogen fixation and in flooded fields.
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