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Managing Two Soybean Pests to Optimize Yield

February 11, 2016
Effectiveness of Aphid-resistant soybeans graph

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and soybean aphid (SBA) are important soybean pests in the north-central region. Soybean varieties with host plant resistance for SCN (PI88788) and SBA (Rag1) can suppress pest populations and subsequently protect yield. In addition, seed treatments are becoming widely adopted and now can include a nematicide, fungicides and insecticide. Combining host plant resistance with seed treatments could potentially further protect yield.

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