Heterodera glycines

Soybean cyst nematode

Photo by CR Grau, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Considered most damaging pathogen of soybean worldwide
  • Affects the roots, resulting in patchy growth, poor tillering and stunting of plants
  • Spreads rapidly. Female nematodes contain eggs that remain viable for up to 10 years without a host

High priority pest of: Grains

Scientific name: Heterodera glycines
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Nematode

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