2011 Overview of Soybean Cyst Nematode. Prepared in Jan 2011, reviewed in Oct 2024 Written by: Robert P. Mulrooney Extension Plant Pathologist Introduction. The soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera ...

Targeting a newly discovered vulnerability in the signals that cyst nematodes use to infect plant roots could be a powerful method for reducing the damage the parasitic worms cause in crops such ...

The soybean cyst nematode, one of the crop's most destructive pests, isn't like most of its wormy relatives. Whereas the vast majority of nematodes look like the microscopic worms they are, the ...

October is known as soybean cyst nematode action month because this is the best time to get out and soil sample for SCN. The end of a soybean season is when SCN levels will be at their highest in ...

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Nationwide, annual losses from soybean cyst nematode infestations are estimated to be almost $270 million; losses in Indiana are an estimated $30 million to $50 million annually. Soybean cyst nematode ...

Corn has been king in the Midwest for many years, but with drought pressure and low prices, producers are expected to plant more soybeans in 2018. Growers need to be aware of diseases and pests ...

People love the taste of sugar beets' primary byproduct: white sugar. Soilborne cyst nematodes—parasitic, microscopic ...

As farmers move toward harvest it’s prime time to check soybean cyst nematode populations (SCN). The pests’ population is at its highest at the end of the season, which can help give farmers ...

A new microbial-based seed trait is under development by Bayer CropScience. The trait represents one of several developments the company has under way to strengthen and expand its seeds business.

A new study co-authored by an Iowa State University professor opens new avenues for combatting soybean cyst nematodes, the most damaging pest for U.S. soybean crops.

Disrupting 'communication' with plants could limit soybean cyst nematode infections Date: April 18, 2025 Source: Iowa State University Summary: A new study opens new avenues for combating soybean ...