Soybean cyst nematodes
scouted Nov. 6, 2023
- Scientific Name
- Heterodera glycines
- Background
- Soybeans in Pamlico County were scouted, and 15% were observed to be affected by blight, stunting in strips, gray color, and not bearing fruit. The site is a high area that is dry and receives sun.
- Conclusion
- This issue was identified as soybean cyst nematode, caused by Heterodera glycines. The nematode damages the soybean roots by penetrating, feeding and reproducing on the root tissue. Nematicide fumigant, in-furrow, seed treatments products are available, though effectiveness is variable, especially under elevated SCN pressure. These chemical controls for SCN and other nematodes are often expensive and may not always results in a yield response.
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