Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus
Melissa Irizarry details her research on Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus.
Melissa Irizarry details her research on Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus.
By Daren Mueller, Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
After taking much of the growing season off, soybean diseases are finally starting to wake up and make a bit of noise.
Soybean rust
Yes, you read correctly, a soybean rust update. It has been a few years. Dr. Carl Bradley has a nice article on the status and risk of soybean rust in Illinois. The article includes the most common look-alike diseases.
By Daren Mueller, Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
Soybean vein necrosis virus (SVNV) was first confirmed in Iowa last season. Last year we did not see SVNV until August. This past week we identified SVNV in several locations in Iowa. It is not known yet if earlier symptoms may increase chances of yield loss. We will continue to monitor and provide updates.