Bean Binoculars Incident

Southern Root Knot Nematodes were scouted in susceptible maturity group 4 soybeans at the R6 (full seed) growth stage. Symptoms associated with root-knot nematodes in soybeans may include non-uniform stunting, wilting, chlorotic patches, and galling found on the roots.

Work to manage the spread and increase in populations. Root knot nematodes have a diverse host range, which makes rotating to non-host crops difficult, but it can help decrease populations. Selecting a resistant variety is the most cost effective preventative measure.

SC growers can learn more in the 2023 SC Soybean Production Guide linked here, starting on page 31.